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Re: 11-30-10
Lenny Del Genio
Boston -6.5
This is an excellent spot to play on the Celtics, who come in with the best record in the Eastern Conference at 12-4 SU (tied with Orlando). Back on October 27th, they lost here in Cleveland as they found themselves in a far less fortuitous situation. They had just beaten the Heat on opening night the night prior and were facing the Cavs in their home opener. Not surprisingly, because this is the NBA, they lost 95-87 as four-point favorites. Tonight, they come in well rested as they have not played since a 110-101 victory over Toronto last Friday, their third straight win overall. One of the best times to jump on Boston is when they are playing with revenge, particularly when on the road. They are 21-7 ATS the last two-plus seasons away from Boston and seeking revenge, including a perfect 10-0 ATS when the prior loss came on the road as it did here. Surprisingly, the Boston offense has been quite potent the last two weeks with four games of 110 or more points scored. Not surprisingly, the defense has also been solid as in the two games prior to Friday's win over the Raptors saw the team surrender just 76 and 83 points. In fact, with the exception of a pair of games vs. Toronto, the last four games has seen Boston allow an average of just under 83 PPG. This is not good news for a Cleveland team whose only two victories in the last six games have come by a combined eight points over Memphis and Milwaukee, the latter coming on a buzzer beater. Without LeBron, this team just doesn't score much, averaging a terrible 91.9 PPG at home this season. Speaking of LeBron, the Cavs will be pointing towards a Thursday night showdown on TNT vs. Miami here at home in what will be James first return 'home.' Looking ahead is not what you want against a revenge-minded Celtics team. Boston is our 15* Revenge Game of the Week.
Lenny Del Genio
Boston -6.5
This is an excellent spot to play on the Celtics, who come in with the best record in the Eastern Conference at 12-4 SU (tied with Orlando). Back on October 27th, they lost here in Cleveland as they found themselves in a far less fortuitous situation. They had just beaten the Heat on opening night the night prior and were facing the Cavs in their home opener. Not surprisingly, because this is the NBA, they lost 95-87 as four-point favorites. Tonight, they come in well rested as they have not played since a 110-101 victory over Toronto last Friday, their third straight win overall. One of the best times to jump on Boston is when they are playing with revenge, particularly when on the road. They are 21-7 ATS the last two-plus seasons away from Boston and seeking revenge, including a perfect 10-0 ATS when the prior loss came on the road as it did here. Surprisingly, the Boston offense has been quite potent the last two weeks with four games of 110 or more points scored. Not surprisingly, the defense has also been solid as in the two games prior to Friday's win over the Raptors saw the team surrender just 76 and 83 points. In fact, with the exception of a pair of games vs. Toronto, the last four games has seen Boston allow an average of just under 83 PPG. This is not good news for a Cleveland team whose only two victories in the last six games have come by a combined eight points over Memphis and Milwaukee, the latter coming on a buzzer beater. Without LeBron, this team just doesn't score much, averaging a terrible 91.9 PPG at home this season. Speaking of LeBron, the Cavs will be pointing towards a Thursday night showdown on TNT vs. Miami here at home in what will be James first return 'home.' Looking ahead is not what you want against a revenge-minded Celtics team. Boston is our 15* Revenge Game of the Week.
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