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Boston at Cleveland

May 25, 2018
img8:35 PM Eastern
Premium Pick
1 unit on Cleveland -6.5 (-108) (risk 1 to return 1.93)
Result:
WIN

This is a classic case of NBA teams performing completely differently depending on whether their playing home or away. The home team has won and covered each game and Cleveland is favored in Game 6 by a similar line as their first two home games even though they were blown out on Wednesday.  The Celtics shot just 36.5 percent in Game 5 while holding the Cavaliers to 41.9 percent. However, Cleveland shot nearly 50 percent in its two home contests and will likely have a much better shooting night in this one. LeBron James had 26 points, 10 rebounds and five assists on Wednesday and is at his best when the Cavs are desperate for a win. In seven elimination games for the Cavaliers in his career, James has scored 40 points or more four times, and he is the NBA's all-time leading scorer when his team is facing elimination. Boston is just 1-6 on the road in the postseason and 1-4 ATS its last five road games. Look for Cleveland to get the win and cover. Play the Cavaliers.

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Boston Celtics
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18
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99
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34
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109
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