Hell of a game, hack-a-dwight has its advantages but when you don't have depth it can really hurt you
Hey Baker,
If I had to guess a line I would say Celtics -6.5. Problem is Rose will be out, Lucas has to go the distance against one of the best defending PG's in Rondo. Boozer and Noah have combined for 8 points 10 rebounds in the last two games which is very concerning. Bulls have already played a ton of games this week, even the beat reporters are worn out. The Celtics have had a very favorable schedule coming into this game and should have fairly fresh legs. Only reason I don't see this line being higher than 6.5 for the Celtics is the Bulls depth and the defensive nature of these two teams. Concerns for the Celtics would be Pierce being pretty out of shape and lack of scoring off the bench. I think if you can grab the Celtics at anything around -5 to -8 you have a play.
Do you share those sentiments?
Hey Baker,
If I had to guess a line I would say Celtics -6.5. Problem is Rose will be out, Lucas has to go the distance against one of the best defending PG's in Rondo. Boozer and Noah have combined for 8 points 10 rebounds in the last two games which is very concerning. Bulls have already played a ton of games this week, even the beat reporters are worn out. The Celtics have had a very favorable schedule coming into this game and should have fairly fresh legs. Only reason I don't see this line being higher than 6.5 for the Celtics is the Bulls depth and the defensive nature of these two teams. Concerns for the Celtics would be Pierce being pretty out of shape and lack of scoring off the bench. I think if you can grab the Celtics at anything around -5 to -8 you have a play.
Do you share those sentiments?
It's tough to say the Celts are badly overrated and have not been playing good ball. If Rose is out they'll feel very pressured to win and blow out a good Bulls ball club. With Rose in they won't feel that same pressure and will step up even more to the challenge. Tough call, I don't know if I can lay more than 5 on the Celts against quality teams they just aren't good but a line of like -2 or so against Rose is more enticing.
It's tough to say the Celts are badly overrated and have not been playing good ball. If Rose is out they'll feel very pressured to win and blow out a good Bulls ball club. With Rose in they won't feel that same pressure and will step up even more to the challenge. Tough call, I don't know if I can lay more than 5 on the Celts against quality teams they just aren't good but a line of like -2 or so against Rose is more enticing.
I can't make a play until I know whether he is in or out. Even if he does play, I might still make a play on the Celtics 
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