Tuesday NBA Opening Odds
(The Spread) – A pair of Game 2 matchups will take place in the NBA on Tuesday night as the 2011 playoffs continue.
View Current 2011 NBA Playoff Odds
After the Miami Heat took Game 1 of their series against the Boston Celtics with a 99-90 victory as a 5-point favorite, LeBron James and company once again find themselves as 5-point favorites in Game 2.
Dwyane Wade paced Miami in Game 1 of the series, scoring a team-high 38 points in 37:18 minutes. James Jones added 25 points and three rebounds, while LeBron racked up 22 points, six rebounds and five assists.
According to latest NBA trends, the home team is 6-1 against the spread in the last seven meetings between these two teams, but the Celtics are 10-4 ATS n their last 14 games against the Heat and 16-7 ATS in their last 23 trips to Miami.
In the late game on Tuesday night, the Memphis Grizzlies try to make it two in a row against the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are 6.5-point home favorite according to oddsmakers from online sports book SBGGLOBAL.com.
In their 114-101 victory in Game 1, Zach Randolph finished with 34 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Grizzlies. Marc Gasol chipped in 20 points and 13 boards, while Mike Conley finished with 15 points and seven assists.
According to NBA betting information, 71% of bettors favor the Grizzlies as 6.5-point underdogs. The over is 6-0 in the last six meetings between these two teams, while the Grizzlies are 4-1 ATS in the spread in the last five meetings.
2011 NBA Playoff Opening Odds & Totals
709 Boston Celtics +5 (182.5)
710 Miami Heat –5 (182.5)
711 Memphis Grizzlies +6.5 (197.5)
712 Oklahoma City Thunder –6.5 (197.5)
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