How Sharps are Betting Celtics-Cavs Game 3

The Celtics have taken the first two games of this series by a combined 38 points. The Cavs are -41 with LeBron James on the court. JR Smith has scored four points.

So naturally, the Celtics are a 6-point underdog tonight.

Wait, what?

Trends for Cavs-Celtics Game 3: Targeting the First-Half Spread

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Yes, despite Boston's two convincing performances to start the series, sportsbooks are still giving a significant edge to the Cavs in Game 3 (8:30 p.m. ET). As you might expect, sharps have had something to say about that.

All data as of 11 a.m. ET. For live info, check out our NBA live odds page.

Believe it or not, wiseguys are laying the points with Cleveland. They've triggered the two bet signals above, moving the line a full point from its opening number. Many books have the line at -6.5 as a result of the professional action.

On top of the signals, Cleveland is showing a sharp bet vs. dollar discrepancy. At the time of writing, they have garnered only 43% of bets, but those account for 48% of the spread dollars wagered thus far, an indication that bigger, sharper wagers are behind the Cavs.