Lakers-Celtics Vegas Betting Odds

The fans at TD Banknorth Garden will be treated to Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics when they take their seats on Sunday. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Celtics, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Celtics took Game 1 with a 98-88 win over the Lakers on Thursday, and covered the 3-point spread. The game's combined 186 points fell UNDER the posted total of 191.5. Kevin Garnett sparked the victory with a double-double, as he tossed in 24 points and hauled down 13 boards. Paul Pierce chipped in with 22 points for the Celtics. Kobe Bryant had 24 points for the Lakers, while Pau Gasol had 15 points with eight rebounds in the loss. Team records: Los Angeles: 57-25 SU, 47-34-1 ATS Boston: 66-16 SU, 52-28-2 ATS Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Boston are 3-7 After playing Boston are 6-4 After a loss are 7-3 Boston most recently: When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing LA Lakers are 8-2 After playing LA Lakers are 5-5 After a win are 5-5 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 6 games LA Lakers are 16-4 SU in their last 20 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston The total has gone UNDER in 7 of the LA Lakers last 9 games on the road Boston is 17-1 SU in its last 18 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers Next up: LA Lakers home to Boston, Tuesday, June 10 Boston at LA Lakers, Tuesday, June 10