Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Pick, Prediction & Preview

• Date: May 11, 2024
• Venue: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

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Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Win Probabilities

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Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics (69-20) are set to face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers (53-38) in a highly-anticipated Saturday Night game, which is Game 3 of their Eastern Conference playoff series. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 PM ET at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, the home arena of the Cavaliers, with the series tied at a game apiece going in.

Despite being on the road, the Celtics enter the game as the clear favorites. The current spread is Celtics -8.0, indicating that they are expected to win by a significant margin. The Celtics also hold a strong position in the moneyline, with odds of -335, while the Cavaliers have odds of +280.

Based on these odds, the Celtics have an implied win probability of 75%, while the Cavaliers have a 25% chance of pulling off an upset. It's worth noting that the Celtics have been playing exceptional basketball lately, winning 39 of their last 50 games. On the other hand, the Cavaliers have been strong at home, winning 28 of their last 40 home games.

In their previous encounter, the Cavaliers stunned the Celtics with a convincing 118-94 victory. This outcome was unexpected, as the Cavaliers entered the game as 13.0 point underdogs with only a 13% chance of winning.

For those looking to place wagers on player prop markets, keep an eye on Max Strus's Points and Rebounds. This market has been particularly popular for this game. Sharp bettors seem to be leaning towards the Over, as the prop total opened at Over 14.5 Points and Rebounds (-125) before moving to 15.5 (-105).

With the Celtics eager to avenge their previous loss and the Cavaliers looking to continue their home dominance, this Saturday Night showdown promises to be an exciting matchup. Basketball fans and sports bettors alike will be eagerly tuning in to see which team comes out on top.

Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction

Final Score: Boston Celtics 111.87 vs Cleveland Cavaliers 104.81

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