Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Pick, Prediction & Preview

• Date: May 13, 2024
• Venue: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

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Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Win Probabilities

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Projected Win %, also known as projected win probability, is an estimate by ATS.io to determine the likelihood that a team will win a game or event. This projection is often based on various factors such as team performance, statistics, and historical data.

Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Boston Celtics (70-20) are set to face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers (53-39) in a highly anticipated Monday Night game in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference second round playoff series. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, the home arena of the Cavaliers, with Boston holding a 2-1 series lead entering Monday's action.

Despite being on the road, the Celtics are considered the big favorites in this matchup. The current spread stands at Celtics -8.5, indicating that they are expected to win by a significant margin. The moneyline for the Celtics is -345, suggesting a high likelihood of victory, while the Cavaliers have a moneyline of +285, indicating a lower probability of winning.

Based on the odds, the Celtics have an implied win probability of 75%, while the Cavaliers have a 25% chance of coming out on top. These probabilities reflect the perception that the Celtics have been playing exceptional basketball lately, winning 39 of their last 50 games. On the other hand, the Cavaliers have shown strength on their home court, winning 27 of their last 40 games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

In their most recent encounter, the Celtics defeated the Cavaliers with a score of 106-93. This result may influence bettors looking to wager on player prop markets, with Donovan Mitchell's Points, Rebounds, and Assists being a popular choice. The prop total initially opened at Under 41.5 (-110) but has since moved to 40.5 (-120), indicating sharp bettors favoring the Under.

As the game approaches, fans and bettors alike are eagerly anticipating this exciting matchup between the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers. With the Celtics' dominant form and the Cavaliers' strong home record, it promises to be a thrilling contest on Monday night.

Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction

Final Score: Boston Celtics 110.8 vs Cleveland Cavaliers 108.63

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