[rsnnh12]

Weird seeing Boston as an underdog. The Bulls have struggled the last couple of games, losing to the Nets and Sixers. That being said, they play very well at home, and will be motivated to hold on to their spot as the 3rd best team in the East and to knock off the conference leader. One key injury for each team as of now.... both KG and Noah will be out. Jermaine O'Neal is listed as Day To Day after experiencing soreness yesterday. He sat out the 2nd half though, and if he is remotely healthy today he will play.

If Jermaine can't play, that means that Semih Erden will get more time. He was the starting center for a few weeks and performed very well in the starting lineup, and will be a key to this game if Jermaine is out. He is coming off of the flu, but he is healthy now and very capable on both ends of the floor.

The player to watch for (other than the obvious stars) is Luke Harangody of the Celtics. Doc Rivers is very high on this rookie, and showed it last night with 27 minutes, 8-11 shooting, and 11 rebounds. It doesn't look pretty when he's out there, but he's a scrapper and hustles. He will likely be matched up with Taj Gibson, which is a big advantage for the Celts. Thibs doesn't know how to defend Luke yet, and he will probably roll coverage off of Luke to help with Shaq/Jermaine/Pierce, which opens up Harangody.

I think the absence of Noah hurts the Bulls more than KG hurts the Cs, and it will show tonight. Celtics win a close one, 93-89

I'm on Celtics ML for 1 unit, +2 for 1 unit, and a teaser of Celtics +9.5/OKC pk/Seahawks +21/Under 55.5 for +130

[themoneyshot978]

Letting it all ride on Celtics +2

LETS GET IT!!!!!!!

[demens]

Players to watch is Luke Harangody. GTFO!!!!!

2 of the best teams in the league match-up and your player to watch is a guy that belongs in the Dleague and plays 7 min a game IF he even plays. All because he scored a few points in a blow out last night.

Like the rest of the write up though.

[Grits n' Gravy]

Game will come down to Pierce and Allen having good nights shooting. How they do will determine whether or not they win.

[NOREGRETS]

A lot of people on Chicago... like the Celtics. Good luck to all.

[demens]

A lot of people on Chicago... like the Celtics. Good luck to all.

74-77% on the Celtics.

[Snowball]

I watched last night's game, as I do all their games.. let me tell you that Rondo, Pierce,
Allen, and Shaq are very well rested. The deep bench maintained the big lead last night..
so this will not be a normal b2b situation,
plus the C's have owned the Bulls, the player who always gave
the C's the biggest fight on Bulls was Noah and he is out.
I was shocked to see the Bulls favored. But not shocked because
I understand the b2b and Garnett-out read.. but it's not applicable
at all here with Chicago also off b2b and Boston so well rested.
Rondo games up to outshine Rose
Rivers won't let his apprentice beat him either.

[rsnnh12]

Players to watch is Luke Harangody. GTFO!!!!!

2 of the best teams in the league match-up and your player to watch is a guy that belongs in the Dleague and plays 7 min a game IF he even plays. All because he scored a few points in a blow out last night.

Like the rest of the write up though.

Did you watch the game last night? He scored 8 in the first quarter IIRC. He got significant playing time, before the game was in hand.

And again, I said "other than the obvious stars"... Pierce, Allen, Rondo, DRose, Boozer, etc are obviously more important, but those guys don't play all 48 minutes. Luke could definitely be an impact player tonight

[demens]

Did you watch the game last night? He scored 8 in the first quarter IIRC. He got significant playing time, before the game was in hand.

And again, I said "other than the obvious stars"... Pierce, Allen, Rondo, DRose, Boozer, etc are obviously more important, but those guys don't play all 48 minutes. Luke could definitely be an impact player tonight

Lets do a prop on him for points. over/under he scores 6 points?

[Snowball]

Harangody will play minimal time tonight
he was only in to rest the studs

[rsnnh12]

Lets do a prop on him for points. over/under he scores 6 points?

Sounds good to me... I like the over. How many points? I have a bunch in my Sportsbook, so its your call

[rsnnh12]

Harangody will play minimal time tonight
he was only in to rest the studs

Think so? I would think Doc would want him to get some work in while KG is out... Doc knows KG could very well get hurt again, and Luke is Big Baby's backup at PF. I think he wants Harangody to get some experience now, so if they need him in the playoffs he won't be as much of a wide-eyed rookie

[demens]

Sounds good to me... I like the over. How many points? I have a bunch in my Sportsbook, so its your call

Nothing too crazy 5-10 is cool with me.

[rsnnh12]

Nothing too crazy 5-10 is cool with me.

Alright let's do 6, for the amount of pts that we're betting on him scoring.

Are you on Chicago tonight? Or Boston? Just curious

And good luck

[demens]

Alright let's do 6, for the amount of pts that we're betting on him scoring.

Are you on Chicago tonight? Or Boston? Just curious

And good luck

I was thinking Chicago, but might leave this game alone.

[Love The Action]

I like the over...

[bonduforlife]

Im taking Chicago ML, they are 10-1 at home in their last 11. I'll take my chances by being on the Vegas side

[burkdog24]

Take the ML on Boston. They are winning this game hands down !!

[Diesel79]

Celts ML...... just a gut feeling

[Snowball]

Im taking Chicago ML, they are 10-1 at home in their last 11. I'll take my chances by being on the Vegas side

those offshore % of wagers you guys look at really has lead to some
muffed-up conclusions. Vegas does not play sides. Vegas equalizes
dollar volumes by adjusting a line. Kind of like this: