Boom Best
Boston +3.5 at Golden State ($1.85)
Boston have certainly had the best of Golden State in recent years and happy to ride them getting points in the opener. Boston have won seven of their last eight against Golden State with eight covers in their last 10. The Celtics have covered 21 of 26 road games, 14 of 17 games as an underdog and 22 of 28 against teams with a winning record.
Boom-o-meter: 80%
Boom Outsider
SGM: Over 212.5/Smart 15+ Points/Wiggins 15+ Points/Curry 5+ 3s/Tatum 3+ 3s ($15.00)
The over looks a strong play. Smart has at least 14 points in seven of his last nine. Wiggins has hit 15-plus in nine of his last 11. Curry has hit five threes in six playoff games this year. Tatum has hit four threes in each of his last two games.
Boom-o-meter: 20%
Boom Total
Over 212.5 Boston-Golden State ($1.87)
There is no doubt that this is a battle of styles but expecting shooting to win out here. This is surprisingly a big over spot for the Celtics. The over is 21-9 when Boston are off a win and 11 of 16 as an underdog. The over is 11-5 when the Warriors are off scoring 100-plus and 9-4 when they are off a win.
Boom-o-meter: 70%
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