Three teams are sitting pretty, waiting for the next round, while friends of Cleveland Cavalier fans are keeping them away from sharp objects and rooftops. And many bettors can relate, as online sportsbooks and Vegas shops alike, took in a lot of betting action on King James and the Cavs to not only win this series, but win the Eastern Conference and the Championship.
So while the Phoenix Suns prepare to battle the LA Lakers in the Western Conference final (after sweeping their respective semifinal series), the Orlando Magic (who also swept their series) are waiting to see who comes out of the Cavs-Celtics series.
Boston currently holds a 3-2 series lead — the Celtics took Game 5 by a final of 120-88, winning straight up as a +7.5 underdog.
The sports betting public took a hit in that game, as online sportsbooks reported heavy action coming in on the Cavs.
While LeBron James has been playing with an injured elbow, he says that’s not the reason for the Game 5 ass-kicking.
“I missed a lot of open shots that I normally make,” he told the Associated Press after the loss.
“You don’t see that out of me a lot so when it happens, it’s a big surprise.”
Game 6 will go in Beantown on Thursday and many are wondering aloud if they’ve seen the last of James in a Cleveland jersey.
Bettors take note: the Cavaliers have not been kind in their last 20 games overall, going a money-sucking 6-14 against the spread…and in their last eight road games, they are only 2-6 straight up. Cleveland is only 2-10 SU in their last 12 games in Boston.
Looking at betting the Total in this one? Here’s a quick trend worth noting. In the Cavs’ last nine games overall vs. Boston Celtics, there have been 7 Overs and only 2 Unders.
Obviously the Celtics want to end the series on Thursday and get ready for their date in the Eastern Conference final, and possibly another NBA championship.
“We cannot come back [to Cleveland],” said Kevin Garnett after Game 5.
“We have to think this is our Game 7 coming up and we cannot afford to have the best team in the league have a Game 7 on their floor. Just not possible.”
In their last 10 games overall, the Celtics are 7-3 SU and ATS.
This should be one of the best games of the 2010 NBA playoffs…you can check all the updated NBA Odds.
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