This is a 1* Free Play on the Boston Celtics.

The Cavs struggled to get by the Pacers in seven games, but they'd steamroll the Raptors in four straight in the second round. Boston needed seven games to get past Milwaukee, but then only needed five to get by the 76ers. The Celtics have been red hot at home (both in the regular season and in the playoffs), and we think they can carry that momentum over in Game 1. Cleveland is centred completely around LBJ, so it'll be all hands on deck from the home side to slow down the Cavs' superstar. Note though that the Cavs are 0-3 ATS this year already when playing with three or more days rest, while the Celtics are 4-1 ATS when playing with three or more days of rest. Consider BOSTON in Game 1.

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