Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics Game 1 Prediction – 5/7/2024

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick, Prediction & Preview

• Date: May 7, 2024
• Venue: TD Garden

Betting Odds

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics Win Probabilities

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics Betting Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers (52-37) are set to face off against the Boston Celtics (68-19) in an NBA matchup on Tuesday night in Game 1 of their second round playoff series in the Eastern Conference. The game will take place at TD Garden, the home arena of the Celtics, with tip-off scheduled for 7:00 PM ET.

The Celtics come into this game as heavy favorites, boasting an impressive record of 68 wins and 19 losses. Their last game was four days ago, providing them with extra rest days and potentially giving them an advantage over the Cavaliers. The Celtics have been playing exceptional basketball as of late, winning 39 out of their last 50 games.

On the other hand, the Cavaliers have been struggling when playing on the road, having lost their last six consecutive road games. However, they are coming off a victory in their last game against the Orlando Magic, where they won 106-94.

According to the betting odds, the Celtics are heavily favored, with a spread of -12.0. The moneyline for the Celtics stands at -620, while the Cavaliers have a moneyline of +480. Based on the odds, the Cavaliers have an implied win probability of 17%, while the Celtics have an implied win probability of 83%.

For those interested in player prop bets, Jaylen Brown's Points, Rebounds, and Assists (PRA) have been a popular betting market for this game. Sharp bettors have been leaning towards the over, as the prop total opened at over 32.5 PRA (-125) and has since moved to 33.5 PRA (-110).

As the game approaches, fans and bettors alike will be eagerly awaiting the outcome of this showdown between the Cavaliers and the Celtics. With the Celtics being the favorites and the Cavaliers looking to end their road losing streak, it promises to be an exciting battle on the court at TD Garden.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics Prediction

Final Score: Cleveland Cavaliers 104.61 vs Boston Celtics 115.58

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