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

Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers

May 7, 2024

Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick, Prediction & Preview

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

Betting Odds

Spread: Cleveland Cavaliers 12 (-110), Boston Celtics -12 (-110)
Over/Under Total: 208.5
Moneyline: Cleveland Cavaliers 490, Boston Celtics -630

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics Win Probabilities

Implied Win %: Projected Win %:
Cleveland Cavaliers - 16% Cleveland Cavaliers - 19%
Boston Celtics - 84% Boston Celtics - 81%

Implied Win % in sports betting represent the probability of an outcome as suggested by the betting odds. It's a way for bettors to gauge the likelihood of an event occurring based on the odds offered by sportsbooks.

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.

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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Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

+12.5/-110
48% CLE
-12.5/-110
52% BOS

Moneyline Pick Consensus

+545
4% CLE
-790
96% BOS

Total Pick Consensus

211.0/-110
11% UN
211.0/-110
89% OV

Stats

  • Team Stats Per Game
  • Team Stats Per 100 Poss
  • Four Factors
  • Analytics

Offense/Defense

CLE
Team Stats Per Game
BOS
0
Games
0
FG
FGA
FG%
3Pt-FG
3Pt-FGA
3Pt%
2Pt-FG
2Pt-FGA
2Pt%
FT
FTA
FT%
ORB
DRB
TRB
AST
STL
BLK
TOV
PF
PTS

Defense/Offense

CLE
Team Stats Per Game
BOS
0
Games
0
FG
FGA
FG%
3Pt-FG
3Pt-FGA
3Pt%
2Pt-FG
2Pt-FGA
2Pt%
FT
FTA
FT%
ORB
DRB
TRB
AST
STL
BLK
TOV
PF
PTS

Offense/Defense

CLE
Four Factors
BOS
eFG%
TOV%
RB%
FT/FGA

Defense/Offense

CLE
Four Factors
BOS
eFG%
TOV%
RB%
FT/FGA

Offense/Defense

CLE
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
BOS
0
Games
0
FG
FGA
FG%
3Pt-FG
3Pt-FGA
3Pt%
2Pt-FG
2Pt-FGA
2Pt%
FT
FTA
FT%
ORB
DRB
TRB
AST
STL
BLK
TOV
PF
PTS

Defense/Offense

CLE
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
BOS
0
Games
0
FG
FGA
FG%
3Pt-FG
3Pt-FGA
3Pt%
2Pt-FG
2Pt-FGA
2Pt%
FT
FTA
FT%
ORB
DRB
TRB
AST
STL
BLK
TOV
PF
PTS

CLE
Analytics
BOS
Pythag Wins
Pythag Losses
Margin Of Victory
O Rtg
D Rtg
Pace
FTr
3PAr
TS%

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
CLE BOS
CLE BOS
Consensus
+11.0 (-109)
-11.0 (-110)
+12.5 (-109)
-12.5 (-113)
+11.0 (-110)
-11.0 (-110)
+12.5 (-110)
-12.5 (-110)
+11.0 (-106)
-11.0 (-110)
+12.5 (-106)
-12.5 (-114)
+11.0 (-108)
-11.0 (-114)
+12.5 (-108)
-12.5 (-113)
+10.5 (-110)
-10.5 (-110)
+13.0 (-110)
-13.0 (-110)
+11.0 (-110)
-11.0 (-110)
+12.5 (-110)
-12.5 (-110)
+10.5 (-120)
-10.5 (-115)
+13.5 (-120)
-13.5 (-110)
Open
Current
Book
CLE BOS
CLE BOS
Consensus
+440
-605
+545
-790
+440
-600
+525
-750
+460
-620
+590
-850
+475
-670
+550
-770
+430
-600
+600
-900
+425
-575
+500
-750
+425
-600
+525
-750
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
208.5 (-111)
208.5 (-110)
211.0 (-112)
211.0 (-110)
209.0 (-110)
209.0 (-110)
211.0 (-110)
211.0 (-110)
208.5 (-110)
208.5 (-110)
211.5 (-108)
211.5 (-112)
208.5 (-109)
208.5 (-112)
211.0 (-112)
211.0 (-109)
208.0 (-110)
208.0 (-110)
212.0 (-115)
212.0 (-105)
209.0 (-110)
209.0 (-110)
211.0 (-110)
211.0 (-110)
208.5 (-110)
208.5 (-110)
211.5 (-110)
211.5 (-110)