This match up may not look very intriguing at first glance but if you look closer at the numbers I think you have to take the Shmucks, err I mean Bucks here. Celtics have got a ton of new players finding their way, along with nagging injuries to Shaq, West and Davis. Bucks are not talented enough on paper (with or without Bogut) to hang with the Celtics but I feel they will play the Celtics with enough drive that will allow them to cover the 7.5. Majority likes the Celtics but the line isn't budging which helps the cause. I'll follow the line to see if I can get 8 or > and determine if I will make this more than one unit.
Here are a few stats that I am looking at:
- Bucks are 8-1 ATS against Atlantic division opponents.
- Bucks are 6-1 ATS versus the Celtics over the last 3 seasons.
- Celtics are 2-5 ATS when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season.
- Celtics are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a road favorite of 5.0-10.5.
- Bucks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a SU loss of more than 10 points.
BOL to whatever you choose!