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The Boston Celtics host the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference clash. The Cavaliers regained home court advantage with a dominating performance in Game 3. The Cavaliers are 1 point favorites, with a total of 196.5 today. ABC will televise the game at 3:30 EDT.
Boston's home court advantage was short lived, as the Celtics were dominated by the Cavaliers in Game 3. The Celtics fell behind literally from the opening tip, and ultimately lost by 29 PTS to Cleveland. Boston lost every quarter to Cleveland, and allowed the Cavaliers to score 124 PTS while shooting nearly 60% from the field. F Paul Pierce needs to flat out play better, as he had a non-existent 11 PTS in Game 3. Pierce is only scoring 12.7 PPG and is shooting just 31% against Cleveland in this playoff series. PG Rajon Rondo is averaging 16.3 PPG and nearly 12 APG during the playoffs this year. F Kevin Garnett is also playing well, averaging 16.5 PPG and nearly 10 RPG during the playoffs. Boston is 55-35 SU and 38-50-2 ATS overall this season. Boston is 27-18 SU and 15-29-1 ATS in home games this season. The Celtics need to use their battle tested experience to lead them in this vital Game 4 at home.
The Celtics are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 games as a home underdog. The Over is 5-1 in their last 6 games as a home underdog.
Cleveland had their backs up against the wall for arguably the 1st time this season, and their answer was a resounding one. Cleveland dominated the Celtics in Game 3, leading the entire way. F LeBron James was dynamic, as he scored a game high 38 PTS. James was extremely efficient offensively, and also had 8 rebounds and 7 assists against only 1 turnover. All 5 starters scored in double figures for the Cavaliers, as they played their most complete game of the playoffs in a high stakes situation. Cleveland is 67-23 SU and 42-47-1 ATS overall this season. The Cavaliers are 28-16 SU and 24-19 ATS in road contests this season. Cleveland is 2-1 ATS as a road favorite of 3 PTS or fewer this season. The Cavaliers are 23-17 ATS this season when playing against a team with a winning SU record.
The Cavaliers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite up to 4.5 points. The Over is 6-1 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Pregame.com projects the final score to be 95-93 in favor of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Under 196.5 is the Total of the Day!
Johnny Detroit, Gambling911.com
