20* Cleveland Cavaliers Money Line
This afternoon I am taking the Cleveland Cavaliers as very small road favorites against the Boston Celtics. Boston is dealing with significant injuries as everyone knows they are without their best two players. They will also be without some role players who give the starters breathers and whatnot. Cleveland has owned Boston lately when it matters and I believe that will continue in Game 1 and throughout the series. Cleveland won three games at Boston by an average of 30 points in last season's conference finals and also won by 22 at TD Garden in the most recent matchup between the teams Feb. 11. LeBron is reminding everyone that he is still the best player in the league while averaging 34.3 points, 9.4 rebounds and nine assists in the playoffs. He will lead the Cavs to an 8th straight NBA Final! Take Cleveland as they win Game 1.