And they were +4 in that game. And are now -4. Not sure I've ever seen a line swing that much in 12 games.
Here's what happened in those 12 Cavs games:
4 straight losses to end the regular season; two of which were very meaningful games against the Hawks that the Cavs lost in embarrassing fashion.
4-game sweep of a 42-40 Pacers team where Cleveland looked like total crap. Their winning margin was the lowest ever by a team that won a series 4-0.
4-game sweep of a Toronto team who has a long history of coming up small in the playoffs and who lost their best player in Game 2. Throw that out.
Has Cleveland improved 8 points in the 12 game sample size above?
I'd argue they haven't improved a single point. They've just faced trash in the playoffs. I don't believe "the switch has been flipped". You don't play no defense for the whole year and just flip a switch in the playoffs.
This line is pure perception.
A 30-11 home team, with the far better coach and defense catching 4.5 at home is a autobet for me. Throw in the fact the crowd wants the Cavs bad and the recent Celtics wave (Game 7, lottery win) and I think that building will provide any energy the C's would be lacking under normal circumstances coming off a Game 7 with a days rest.
And they were +4 in that game. And are now -4. Not sure I've ever seen a line swing that much in 12 games.
Here's what happened in those 12 Cavs games:
4 straight losses to end the regular season; two of which were very meaningful games against the Hawks that the Cavs lost in embarrassing fashion.
4-game sweep of a 42-40 Pacers team where Cleveland looked like total crap. Their winning margin was the lowest ever by a team that won a series 4-0.
4-game sweep of a Toronto team who has a long history of coming up small in the playoffs and who lost their best player in Game 2. Throw that out.
Has Cleveland improved 8 points in the 12 game sample size above?
I'd argue they haven't improved a single point. They've just faced trash in the playoffs. I don't believe "the switch has been flipped". You don't play no defense for the whole year and just flip a switch in the playoffs.
This line is pure perception.
A 30-11 home team, with the far better coach and defense catching 4.5 at home is a autobet for me. Throw in the fact the crowd wants the Cavs bad and the recent Celtics wave (Game 7, lottery win) and I think that building will provide any energy the C's would be lacking under normal circumstances coming off a Game 7 with a days rest.
You didn't mention that Cleveland romped Boston by 23 pts in that last game they played each other.
Boston just got off of a long series. Cleveland is rested.
Yes, Boston could win this game or cover, but there is a reason why the line is -4.
BOL!
Yes, they certainly did. But that was a game where Boston was expected to win and the Cavs were on a b2b and everyone thought they had major holes at that point. It was just a game Boston wasn't ready for and LeBron as a dog said darn you.
Exactly the opposite scenario here. You've got a feisty as hell, tough as nails Celtics team that will be ready and have nothing to lose.
Win, lose or draw, the C's +535 in this series is nuts. The only whitewashing we'll see involving the Cavs is what will happen in the Finals if they survive this series.
You didn't mention that Cleveland romped Boston by 23 pts in that last game they played each other.
Boston just got off of a long series. Cleveland is rested.
Yes, Boston could win this game or cover, but there is a reason why the line is -4.
BOL!
Yes, they certainly did. But that was a game where Boston was expected to win and the Cavs were on a b2b and everyone thought they had major holes at that point. It was just a game Boston wasn't ready for and LeBron as a dog said darn you.
Exactly the opposite scenario here. You've got a feisty as hell, tough as nails Celtics team that will be ready and have nothing to lose.
Win, lose or draw, the C's +535 in this series is nuts. The only whitewashing we'll see involving the Cavs is what will happen in the Finals if they survive this series.
I think there are some compelling reasons to take Boston tinight. In fact I think tonight is there best chance to win a game. They will not win anything in Cleveland. Not sure I am buying your argument. I don't care who they beat to go 9-0 in the playoffs is very very hard. This is a focused group. No let down at all especially after how they ended the season. They are clearly the better team and the Eashington series took a toll on Boston we saw that the other night. GL
I think there are some compelling reasons to take Boston tinight. In fact I think tonight is there best chance to win a game. They will not win anything in Cleveland. Not sure I am buying your argument. I don't care who they beat to go 9-0 in the playoffs is very very hard. This is a focused group. No let down at all especially after how they ended the season. They are clearly the better team and the Eashington series took a toll on Boston we saw that the other night. GL
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