1. 12-07-12 02:06 PM #1
    MrVJP
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    Celtics 76ers line today and tomorrow: +1 then +6.5?

    76ers open up +1 at home today vs the Celts but tomorrow they are opening at +6.5 in Boston. Now, why is there such a big difference IF 1) The Sixers have beat Boston in Boston this season already, 2) The Celtics are the much older team.
    There must be something I'm missing here as I had that 2nd game lined up at around +3.5.. thoughts?
    (I find it hard to believe the Celts take both these games but I haven't put anything on these yet).
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  2. 12-07-12 02:30 PM #2
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    Celtics are auto-fade on the 2nd game of a back 2 back
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  3. 12-07-12 02:34 PM #3
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    Nothing is auto but yes, usually you'd pick against them covering any sort of spread larger than 5 on a 2nd night against a comparative team. So why do you think its +6.5 tomorrow? That is one puzzling number imo..
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    no it's not bro. both teams have a big homecourt advantage. relax
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  5. 12-07-12 02:45 PM #5
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    If it was so big, why are the 76ers +1 at home? Not much an advantage if you are still projected to lose (by the lines)
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  6. 12-07-12 02:48 PM #6
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    that makes no sense. the books are saying that boston about -4 on a neutral court. in boston they lay 2.5 more points, in philly they get 2.5 more points.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MrVJP View Post
    76ers open up +1 at home today vs the Celts but tomorrow they are opening at +6.5 in Boston. Now, why is there such a big difference IF 1) The Sixers have beat Boston in Boston this season already, 2) The Celtics are the much older team.
    There must be something I'm missing here as I had that 2nd game lined up at around +3.5.. thoughts?
    (I find it hard to believe the Celts take both these games but I haven't put anything on these yet).
    Seriously?

    Home Court Advantage can be approximated at 3 points most of the time in the NBA (it's actually a bit higher), so if the Celtics are -1 today on the road, that would make them -7 at home against the same team. Give the Sixers a small bonus on the B2B for being the younger squad (call it 0.5-1 point), and there's your line. Nothing mysterious about it.
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  8. 12-07-12 03:09 PM #8
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    Very well. I don't see Boston winning both so I will be taking 76ers both nights-- and I don't take much into "big home court" advantages unless. Hopefully you're right and I get burned, GL everyone.

    12/7/2012 7:05PM Philadelphia 76ers +113 vs Boston Celtics Risking $500.00 To Win $565.00
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  9. 12-07-12 03:22 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by MrVJP View Post
    Very well. I don't see Boston winning both so I will be taking 76ers both nights-- and I don't take much into "big home court" advantages unless. Hopefully you're right and I get burned, GL everyone.

    12/7/2012 7:05PM Philadelphia 76ers +113 vs Boston Celtics Risking $500.00 To Win $565.00
    boston wins tonight sorry bruh
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  10. 12-07-12 03:27 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by juice050 View Post
    boston wins tonight sorry bruh
    It's all good, I plan to play 76ers ML tomorrow as well if Celts win. If both lose then it's just too bad, GL
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  11. 12-07-12 09:16 PM #11
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    No need for me to play tomorrow, GL everyone.
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  12. 12-07-12 11:15 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by MrVJP View Post
    No need for me to play tomorrow, GL everyone.
    congrats on win
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