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February, 09 2012 8:05pm EST
ATS: Boston Celtics -3.5 (-105)
LOSS for -5 unit(s)

Los Angeles Lakers at Boston Celtics

After the Lakers brought home the NBA title back in 2009-10, the Celtics went to Los Angeles in the first meeting last season and defeated the Lakers by 13 points. The Lakers then returned the favor in Boston by way of a six-point victory so last season the road team won both of the meetings. I think that changes this year starting off with this first meeting in Boston and a lot of that is simply based on the way Los Angeles have been playing on the road this season.

The Lakers are only 3-9 away from home on the season with the wins being all narrow ones against Utah, Minnesota and Denver. We had the Lakers in that game against the Timberwolves as they were getting two points which is just a bucket less than what they are getting here. I feel that is undervaluing the Celtics which are back to relatively full strength with the return of Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo. Rondo is a big key in the success of Boston both past and future.

Boston has won four straight games, all coming at home and while those wins came against some weak competition, that is negated by the fact that the Celtics have been home for the entire month and for a team that is near the top of the age group in the NBA, that is big benefit. The Celtics have spent the majority of their early season at home as two-thirds of their games have taken place there so they need to add to their 10-6 home record. It needs to be noted that Rondo has been out for the last two Boston home losses.

Even though both teams are not playing to their potential, this is a big game as this rivalry is still strong and we have to give the big edge to the home team in this instance. The Lakers are just 1-9 ATS in their last 10 games after scoring 90 points or less two straight games and 9-23 ATS in their last 32 games against teams that are outscoring opponents by three or more ppg.  They are also -9 ATS in their last 11 games as a road underdog while Boston is 4-1-1 ATS in its last six games as a home favorite of five points or less. 10* (702) Boston Celtics

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