Betting news, trends, odds and predictions for Monday, April 30, 2018 from various handicappers and websites
NBA playoffs
Monday’s games
Philly lost three of four games with Boston this year, but won last meeting 89-80 January 18. Three of those four games stayed under the total. Celtics won Game 7 over Milwaukee at home Saturday; they’ve won/covered last five home games. Over is 9-2 in their last 11 games. 76ers beat Miami in five games in first round; they haven’t played since Tuesday. Sixers won their last nine road games; they’re 20-1 in last 21 games overall. Philly’s last road loss was March 8 in Miami. Three of 76ers’ last four games stayed under the total.
Preview: 76ers at Celtics
Gracenote
Apr 29, 2018
The Boston Celtics needed everything they had to survive a seven-game, first-round series with the Milwaukee Bucks. Their reward is an Eastern Conference semifinals matchup with one of the hottest teams in the league in the rested Philadelphia 76ers, who visit second-seeded Boston for Game 1 of a rivalry-fueled best-of-seven series Monday night.
"It's more than you can imagine, just a great feeling," Celtics big man Al Horford told reporters after the first-round series, during which the home team won every game. "Our fans really gave us that energy. This is why you work so hard in the regular season, to put yourself with home-court advantage." The third-seeded 76ers needed five games to get past Miami in the opening round and have been waiting for an opponent since finishing that series Tuesday night, affording more rest for the team that is far healthier coming into the series. "I can see in their faces that they are spirited, they are rested, for sure," Philadelphia coach Brett Brown told reporters Saturday. "But they're also antsy. They want to play." The Celtics won three of four meetings during the regular season, including a matchup in London on Jan. 11.
TV: 8 p.m. ET, TNT
ABOUT THE 76ERS: While players may be antsy to play again, the prolonged rest cannot be a bad thing for star center Joel Embiid, who returned from an orbital fracture to play the final three games of the series with the Heat. He averaged 18.7 points and 10.3 rebounds in those three games and shot 8-of-14 from the floor in Game 5 after struggling a bit with his shot in the previous two contests. JJ Redick was Philadelphia's top scorer versus the Heat with 20 points per game while rookie Ben Simmons showed he is well-suited for the big stage, averaging 18.2 points, 10.6 rebounds, nine assists and 2.4 steals in the series.
ABOUT THE CELTICS: The big question heading into Game 1 will be the status of shooting guard Jaylen Brown, who left the clincher against Milwaukee due to a hamstring injury and hopes to not miss any time. "I was told that if we got in a pinch that he could play," coach Brad Stevens told reporters after the win. "We decided that that was not going to happen. With hamstrings, let's see how he feels tomorrow." Brown averaged 17.9 points against the Bucks, just a shade behind Horford (18.1), who will take on the assignment of matching up with Embiid.
BUZZER BEATERS
1. Embiid was held to 17.3 points on 38.5 percent shooting in three matchups with Boston during the regular season.
2. Celtics PG Terry Rozier had 26 points on 10-of-16 shooting and nine assists in Game 7 against Milwaukee.
3. The rivals last met in the playoffs in 2012, when Boston won a conference semifinals matchup in seven games.
PREDICTION: 76ers 106, Celtics 104
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ATS Trends
Philadelphia
76ers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
76ers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
76ers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games.
76ers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
76ers are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
76ers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
76ers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.
76ers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
76ers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
76ers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
76ers are 65-30-2 ATS in their last 97 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
76ers are 35-17 ATS in their last 52 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
76ers are 47-23 ATS in their last 70 games following a ATS win.
Boston
Celtics are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games.
Celtics are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Celtics are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Celtics are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Celtics are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 Conference Semifinals games.
Celtics are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
Celtics are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. Eastern Conference.
Celtics are 20-7-1 ATS in their last 28 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
Celtics are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Celtics are 47-22-1 ATS in their last 70 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Celtics are 45-22-2 ATS in their last 69 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Celtics are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Monday games.
OU Trends
Philadelphia
Under is 4-0-1 in 76ers last 5 Monday games.
Over is 5-1 in 76ers last 6 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Under is 10-3 in 76ers last 13 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 13-5 in 76ers last 18 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 7-3-1 in 76ers last 11 games following a ATS win.
Boston
Over is 8-1 in Celtics last 9 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
Over is 7-1 in Celtics last 8 home games.
Over is 6-1 in Celtics last 7 games following a straight up win.
Over is 6-1 in Celtics last 7 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Celtics last 7 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 9-2 in Celtics last 11 overall.
Over is 9-2 in Celtics last 11 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 10-3 in Celtics last 13 Monday games.
Over is 6-2 in Celtics last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 5-2 in Celtics last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 5-2 in Celtics last 7 Conference Semifinals games.
Head to Head
76ers are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Boston.
Road team is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings.
Underdog is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
NBA
Long Sheet
Monday, April 30
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PHILADELPHIA (56 - 31) at BOSTON (59 - 30) - 4/30/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 53-32 ATS (+17.8 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 20-7 ATS (+12.3 Units) as an underdog this season.
BOSTON is 22-13 ATS (+7.7 Units) in the second half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 20-5 ATS (+14.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
BOSTON is 29-16 ATS (+11.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 32-17 ATS (+13.3 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 52-35 ATS (+13.5 Units) in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 37-23 ATS (+11.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) in the second half of the season this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-11 ATS (+9.9 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-20 ATS (+7.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 25-14 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 6-6 against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 10-2 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
NBA
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Trend Report
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Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 20-1 SU in its last 21 games
Philadelphia is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 2-14 SU in its last 16 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 9 games when playing Boston
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Philadelphia is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 9 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston Celtics
Boston is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Boston's last 11 games
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 8 games at home
Boston is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 9 games when playing Philadelphia
Boston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 9 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
NBA(555) PHILADELPHIA @ (556) BOSTON | 04/30/2018 - 8:05 PM
Play ON BOSTON using the money line in All games revenging a loss vs opponent
The record is 20 Wins and 6 Losses this season (+16.15 units)
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NBA(555) PHILADELPHIA @ (556) BOSTON | 04/30/2018 - 8:05 PM
Play ON PHILADELPHIA using the money line in All games after a win by 10 points or more
The record is 27 Wins and 12 Losses for the last two seasons (+21.95 units)
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NBA(555) PHILADELPHIA @ (556) BOSTON | 04/30/2018 - 8:05 PM
Play ON BOSTON against the spread in All games revenging a loss vs opponent
The record is 20 Wins and 5 Losses this season (+14.50 units)
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NBA(555) PHILADELPHIA @ (556) BOSTON | 04/30/2018 - 8:05 PM
Play UNDER BOSTON on the first half total in All games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 14 Overs and 33 Unders this season (+17.60 units)
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NBA(555) PHILADELPHIA @ (556) BOSTON | 04/30/2018 - 8:05 PM
Play UNDER BOSTON on the first half total in All games when playing against a team with a winning record
The record is 32 Overs and 65 Unders for the last two seasons (+29.80 units)
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NBA(555) PHILADELPHIA @ (556) BOSTON | 04/30/2018 - 8:05 PM
Play ON BOSTON against the spread in All games as an underdog
The record is 20 Wins and 7 Losses this season (+12.30 units)