Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics Betting Pick, Prediction & Preview

• Date: May 9, 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 (52-38) are set to face off against the Boston Celtics (69-19) in an NBA showdown on Thursday night. This is Game 2 of the Eastern Conference second round playoff series between these teams, with the Celtics holding a 1-0 series lead after demolishing the Cavs in Game 1. The game will take place at the TD Garden, the home arena of the Celtics, and is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.

The Celtics come into this game as massive favorites, with a spread of -13.5 in their favor. The Moneyline for the Celtics is currently set at -850, indicating their strong chances of winning. On the other hand, the Cavaliers have a Moneyline of +630, suggesting a lower probability of victory.

Based on the odds, the Cavaliers have an implied win probability of 13%, while the Celtics have an implied win probability of 87%. These odds reflect the Celtics' dominance at home and the Cavaliers' struggles on the road.

In their last meeting, the Celtics emerged victorious with a commanding 120-95 win over the Cavaliers. The Celtics have been in great form, winning 40 out of their last 50 games, while the Cavaliers have struggled on the road, losing their last seven consecutive away games.

For those interested in player prop betting, Darius Garland's Points Rebounds and Assists (PRA) has been the most popular market for this game. It seems that sharp bettors are leaning towards the Under, believing that the current line of 23.5 PRA for Garland is mispriced and offers value.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics Prediction

Final Score: Cleveland Cavaliers 107.02 vs Boston Celtics 115.64

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