Bucks have struggled on the road all year, since 2018 began they have only 4 road wins against teams above .500 winning percentage. Two of those wins were in early January against the Wizards, one win in early February against the Raptors, and one win in late march against an injury riddled GSW team. Boston may be injured going into these playoffs without Kyrie, but Brad Stevens is a top 3 coach in the NBA and the coaching differential in this matchup will be what propells Boston into the second round. As a home favorite this year Boston covers at an impressive 60.6% with an average MOV of 4.8. As a road dog this year, Milwaukee only covers 32.1% of the time with an average MOV of -4.8. Sure Giannis is a matchup nightmare with pretty much any team, but if the Celtics can play some good help defense inside and force Giannis to settle for outside shots this should be a pretty easy game for them. Lay the points at home
UTA +4 & Moneyline +155
Since returning to the lineup in late December, Rudy Gobert has propelled the Jazz to the second best record in the NBA during that time as well as the #1 defense in the NBA. Russell Westbrook is the triple double king of the NBA but just a triple double wont get you a W against this stout Jazz team. The key to a successful OKC Thunder team is to minimize turnovers and bad shots, and a with a combination of Russ and Mello the Jazz will be able to capitalize of their turnovers. Look for the Jazz to control the tempo and get Russ out of rythym, and if PG isnt hitting his shots still that will seriously hurt the Thunders chances. Take the points and the moneyline
Bucks have struggled on the road all year, since 2018 began they have only 4 road wins against teams above .500 winning percentage. Two of those wins were in early January against the Wizards, one win in early February against the Raptors, and one win in late march against an injury riddled GSW team. Boston may be injured going into these playoffs without Kyrie, but Brad Stevens is a top 3 coach in the NBA and the coaching differential in this matchup will be what propells Boston into the second round. As a home favorite this year Boston covers at an impressive 60.6% with an average MOV of 4.8. As a road dog this year, Milwaukee only covers 32.1% of the time with an average MOV of -4.8. Sure Giannis is a matchup nightmare with pretty much any team, but if the Celtics can play some good help defense inside and force Giannis to settle for outside shots this should be a pretty easy game for them. Lay the points at home
UTA +4 & Moneyline +155
Since returning to the lineup in late December, Rudy Gobert has propelled the Jazz to the second best record in the NBA during that time as well as the #1 defense in the NBA. Russell Westbrook is the triple double king of the NBA but just a triple double wont get you a W against this stout Jazz team. The key to a successful OKC Thunder team is to minimize turnovers and bad shots, and a with a combination of Russ and Mello the Jazz will be able to capitalize of their turnovers. Look for the Jazz to control the tempo and get Russ out of rythym, and if PG isnt hitting his shots still that will seriously hurt the Thunders chances. Take the points and the moneyline
Lebron James in his entire 12 year playoff career has not lost a single first round game 1, in fact only 4 of those games were decided by single digits. Of those 4 games that were decided by single digits, 2 of them were in the last 2 years. In 2016 against the Detroit Pistons and the Cavs won by 5 points, and last year against the Indiana Pacers where the Cavs won by only 1 point. In that entire series, while the Pacers may have been swept, the largest margin of victory was only 6 points. The Pacers have gotten better this year, adding new found all-star Victor Oladipo while the Cavs have arguably gotten worse, losing Kyrie and with essentially a brand new team since the ASB. Lance Stephenson has a history with Lebron James and knows how to guard him better than most. I like Indiana to make this a very good game and possibly come away with the W. Take the points
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Lebron James in his entire 12 year playoff career has not lost a single first round game 1, in fact only 4 of those games were decided by single digits. Of those 4 games that were decided by single digits, 2 of them were in the last 2 years. In 2016 against the Detroit Pistons and the Cavs won by 5 points, and last year against the Indiana Pacers where the Cavs won by only 1 point. In that entire series, while the Pacers may have been swept, the largest margin of victory was only 6 points. The Pacers have gotten better this year, adding new found all-star Victor Oladipo while the Cavs have arguably gotten worse, losing Kyrie and with essentially a brand new team since the ASB. Lance Stephenson has a history with Lebron James and knows how to guard him better than most. I like Indiana to make this a very good game and possibly come away with the W. Take the points
Posted: an hour ago "Quote" Actually in 2009 the Orlando magic beat them in game 1 but you looking good pacers beating them good so far
The Magic game was in the 3rd round, the Conference semi finals. I was referring only to Opening playoff rounds. Pacers took care of business this afternoon. 2-0 on the day. Feelsgoodman
Lets go for a clean sweep of the board eh? Adding....
HOU -11
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Posted: an hour ago "Quote" Actually in 2009 the Orlando magic beat them in game 1 but you looking good pacers beating them good so far
The Magic game was in the 3rd round, the Conference semi finals. I was referring only to Opening playoff rounds. Pacers took care of business this afternoon. 2-0 on the day. Feelsgoodman
Lets go for a clean sweep of the board eh? Adding....
2-2 ATS yesterday. 0-1 Moneyline (-100). Playoff P was disgusting yesterday, and the entire Thunder team couldnt miss in the 4th quarter. I would like to see the Jazz come back with a strong effor on wednesday but we will just have to wait and see. Missed on the Rockets game, Minnesota was the play. Rockets posted a terrible ATS record when giving up double digits and the Wolves are a solid enough team to keep it close. If this line is similar in game 2 i'm gonna be pounding the TimberBulls
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2-2 ATS yesterday. 0-1 Moneyline (-100). Playoff P was disgusting yesterday, and the entire Thunder team couldnt miss in the 4th quarter. I would like to see the Jazz come back with a strong effor on wednesday but we will just have to wait and see. Missed on the Rockets game, Minnesota was the play. Rockets posted a terrible ATS record when giving up double digits and the Wolves are a solid enough team to keep it close. If this line is similar in game 2 i'm gonna be pounding the TimberBulls
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