you might be right, problem is if the celtics dont make it, the cavs will be huge favorites the first 2 rounds. 1st round will be milwaukee or chicago gotta believe the cavs will be around -1500 to -2000 in that series. 2nd round probably around -800 to -1200. If cleveland keeps home court against the C's will be probably -150 cavs.
I see +145 & +160 at two books, and others may be around that.
If you had enough books you could get 5G, but for one online to
give you that, maybe Pinnacle will have a line after MM, or you
could take a trip to Vegas.
If they can maintain & finish with home-court throughout the Eastern Conference Playoffs they may have a chance.
So, If Boston held a 3-4 game advantage over the Cavs right now I think there would, or should at least, be a possibility a sharp book would take it know knowing Cleveland isn't likely to get through.
But.....Home-Court is huge and right now they have an opportunity to seize it.......
I was completely sold on Cleveland winning the east. I really was. But after watching Boston beat them without KG and now they have Marbury who is still learning the plays and seems to be on good behavior. I'm not so sure anymore.
Pistons look good lately, they might suprise.
If anything, playoffs should be fun to watch this year. looking forward to it.