NBA Monday

Miami Heat at Boston Celtics (+1.5) - Over/Under 181

The Heat lead the series 2-1 against the Celtics, but haven't won a game in Boston this season (0-3). The Celtics are a veteran team that know how to win big games, especially at home. The Celtics went 9-3 last year at home in the playoffs and are now 3-0 at home this postseason. The Celtics had the third best record at home this season going 33-8. The Heat obviously have a lot of talent, but really aren't as tough and experienced as the C's. Look for the Celtics to take it to the Heat in Game 4. Go with the Celtics!!

OKC Thunder at Memphis Grizzlies (-1.5) - Over/Under 198

This reminds me of the Spurs series all over again, when I warned you about the Grizzlies shocking the Spurs. The Grizzlies were 3-1 against the Spurs this season and were also 3-1 against the Thunder. So we are gonna go with the team playing better ball again--the Memphis Grizz. Zach Randolph has dominated this series like he did against the Spurs in round one. The jump shooting Thunder have struggled against the strength of the Grizzlies. The Grizz will pound the paint again and should come out on top. Go with the Grizzlies!!



**Odd trends in the NBA Playoffs
1. When the team Favored wins the game it has a tendency for the Over/Under to go UNDER.
2. When the Underdog wins the game, the games are higher scoring usually resulting in the OVER.
3. Beware of teams not playing great basketball at home. I am almost worried about the Bulls and Thunder, if not this round than the next round.
4. The Memphis Grizzlies are HOT!