Boston Favored in gm 2

[johnnyvegas13]

But cavs r still favored for series

books look torn or maybe betting on cavs

[johnnyvegas13]

Ok ok

now gm 2 and Series both at a pk

i would not bet against at home Boston team

[Bad Tattoo]

Boston has to win game 2 right? I don't know Cavs should bounce back and make it close. Lean Boston for sure.

[IBetYou]

Interestingly the Celtics are about 2.2 to win the East yet about 21 to go all the way... so this means they'll be a 10-1 dog in the finals? Bigger than a 10-1 dog if the Warriors beat the Rockets?

[johnnyvegas13]

Interestingly the Celtics are about 2.2 to win the East yet about 21 to go all the way... so this means they'll be a 10-1 dog in the finals? Bigger than a 10-1 dog if the Warriors beat the Rockets?

I thought about that

I think they'll be about +400 vs dubs or rockets

[keely85]

I aint no hooper...can someone explain to me if Boston winning by a million is gonna be consistent or just a product of the cavs (James) having an "off night"

the NBA never makes any sense to me

[IBetYou]

I aint no hooper...can someone explain to me if Boston winning by a million is gonna be consistent or just a product of the cavs (James) having an "off night"

the NBA never makes any sense to me

Game 2 will be more competitive. Cavs laid an egg in game 1, but at the same time the Celtics showed how they can give them major problems.

[IBetYou]

I thought about that

I think they'll be about +400 vs dubs or rockets

Well they're 2.2 to win the East, and 21 to win the championship. 21 /2.2 = 9.54, thus they are set to be 9.5 if they get past the Cavs. Now if the Warriors advance you can expect that price to go higher.

[johnnyvegas13]

Well they're 2.2 to win the East, and 21 to win the championship. 21 /2.2 = 9.54, thus they are set to be 9.5 if they get past the Cavs. Now if the Warriors advance you can expect that price to go higher ...say 11 (like I said, 10-1).

I saw those early finals matchups as well

but once the dust settled and we have our finals

i don't think they will be that big of dog

that's why I got +2800 on celts championship

before gm 1

[jtoler]

Interestingly the Celtics are about 2.2 to win the East yet about 21 to go all the way... so this means they'll be a 10-1 dog in the finals? Bigger than a 10-1 dog if the Warriors beat the Rockets?

do u euros easily understand american odds? seems self explanatory to me, but im used to it.

[jtoler]

celts were supposed to win game 1. lotta intensity, didnt want to be like Toronto and lose on home floor, surely that was in their head for days, gotta win, come out and establish everything, cavs didnt match their intensity, big hole they were in early and they just couldnt catch up. celts mean business although we've seen Cavs struggle before and the next game all those guys are nailing 3's, in the gym the day before getting up 2k shots.

[IBetYou]

yeah I know american odds..

[jtoler]

yeah I know american odds..

oh ok buddy took a little getting used to euro odds, sometimes im on a site that only offers it and just have to think a little more for me

[IBetYou]

Decimal odds are the best because they're easier to work with mathematically.

[IBetYou]

Lue says he's mulling starting Thompson in game 2 because of his past success against Horford. Thing is the Celtics have Baynes this year -he can match the brute force of Thompson and then some. With Love at the 4 the Cavs spacing isn't so good.

[jtoler]

How so? Love spreads the floor does he not.

[IBetYou]

He does, but Thompson doesn't. When Love is at the 5 James has the paint all to himself.

[44 Mag]

But cavs r still favored for series

books look torn or maybe betting on cavs

LeBron scores 40 + , Cav's take game #2. They were only taking one here anyway.

[Ebumdude]

LeBron scores 40 + , Cav's take game #2. They were only taking one here anyway.

My thoughts exactly. Classic trap game to bet on Boston for game 2. It's Cleveland for me on GM2 or nothing at all.

[johnnyvegas13]

Well u would think if books really thought they'd win they be like -3 at home

if line goes up like -1.5 that would be telling

[Ebumdude]

Interesting to see if the line moves more.

[johnnyvegas13]

Interesting to see if the line moves more.

Yup

if boston goes anything higher than just -1

that means books r all in on them

public will back cavs anyway

[IBetYou]

What do you mean by books exactly? The Vegas hotels? There's no collaboration or conspiracy.

[IBetYou]

The Celtics price actually went sky high soon after they finished off the Sixers ...lots of mug money coming in on the Cavs.

[IBetYou]

I know the main Bookmakers do have specialists that deal with market strategies and such - I've applied for such roles before now - but whoever has a job like that is not top level. If you're top dog in any of the big markets you don't work for a bloody bookie...

[pattymayo]

celts were supposed to win game 1. lotta intensity, didnt want to be like Toronto and lose on home floor, surely that was in their head for days, gotta win, come out and establish everything, cavs didnt match their intensity, big hole they were in early and they just couldnt catch up. celts mean business although we've seen Cavs struggle before and the next game all those guys are nailing 3's, in the gym the day before getting up 2k shots.

agreed

Can't go nuts after game one. I read that the last 5 times Lebron lost game 1 of the ECF, he went on to win the series.

Losing game 1 on the road really doesn't mean much. Even if they get blown out in game 2.. go home and tie it up 2-2.

I'm glad they lost game 1, you gotta bet Lebron game 2 now.

[44 Mag]

LeBron scores 40 + , Cav's take game #2. They were only taking one here anyway.

Well on his way, with 25 first half points.