I looked over the numbers and I have found a best bet for game one.
Latest Line: The latest line at Brobury Sports has the Lakers at -5.5 and the total set at 192.
The line is set as expected for the finals, and with borderline even action on both sides I don’t expect too much movement either way before game time.
Breakdown
The home-court does not matter too much in this series since both squads play well on the road. Also, the road team has won three of the last four meetings.
This is a rivalry that both teams are determined to win.
Both teams are dealing with injuries. It has been noted that Rajon Rondo will play, although he is not one hundred percent. Andrew Bynum is not doing much better with his knee but he will also be on the floor.
When it comes to the Finals, you can expect players to suit up unless they are dead.
Kobe Bryant will be defended by Ray Allen and spelled with Tony Allen when Ray hits the bench. Paul Pierce will go up against Ron Artest in what will have to be the best battle on the court to watch. Regardless of the outcome, we can expect a good game on Thursday night.
Best Bet: Play over the posted 192 total points.
Play the Over 192
All we have heard leading up to this series is how the Celtics out-manned the Lakers and pushed them around as they won in 2008. This does not sit well with the Lakers, and I look for them to play tough, physical basketball right from the tip.
This means on offense they will drive the lane and p...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
