The rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics goes way, way back. We’re talking the Ronald Reagan era…Larry Bird vs. Magic Johnson. I think Lakers All-Star Kobe Bryant said it best: “It’s such a rich tradition. I think when you look up at the jerseys that hang in the rafters at Staples Center, and with the Celtics, as well, they’re not only great Lakers players, but they’re some of the greatest to ever play. So that’s a great deal to live up to.”

Game 1 in the 2008 NBA Finals goes down tonight in Boston. If you’re betting on The Finals, here are some trends to consider:

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 Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Boston are 2-8
After playing San Antonio are 5-5
After a win are 8-2

Boston most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing LA Lakers are 8-2
After playing Detroit are 5-5
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
LA Lakers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games
LA Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the LA Lakers last 8 games on the road
Boston is 16-1 SU in its last 17 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Boston’s last 23 games when playing LA Lakers
Boston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

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