Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

Oppose a High-Scoring Contest

NBA Playoffs - Eastern Conference Semifinal: Cleveland Cavaliers (48-34, fourth in the Eastern Conference) host Boston Celtics (64-18, first in the Eastern Conference). Game 3. The series is tied 1-1.

The -110 for Under 211 points to be scored looks like great value. Our prediction is that the Celtics and the Cavaliers might not collectively reach this total.

Cavs 118-94 Win in Previous H2H Encounter

Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers went head-to-head at TD Garden two nights ago, with the Cavs claiming a 118-94 win.

Donovan Mitchell registered 29 points for the Cavs, Caris LeVert scored 21, while Evan Mobley had 21 points and 10 rebounds. Jayson Tatum hit 25 points for the Celtics, with Jaylen Brown finishing with 19 and Payton Pritchard 13.

Both teams have won five games when it comes to the previous 10 H2H meetings.

The Celtics have 7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 112.5 points, 45.1 rebounds, 24.6 assists, 6.5 steals and 6.4 blocks while shooting 48.5% from the field and 76.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 101.2 points and 38.4 rebounds per contest.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 18.0 points, Jayson Tatum 7.4 rebounds and Payton Pritchard 5.0 assists, while Derrick White averages 2.9 (43.3%) 3-pointers made.

The Cavs have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 99.4 points, 41.3 rebounds, 21.7 assists, 6.7 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 45.2% from the field and 75.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 103.6 points and 44.8 rebounds.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 26.3 points and 2.2 (31.4%) 3-pointers made. Evan Mobley has an average of 9.3 rebounds and Darius Garland 4.7 assists.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics lineup: Jayson Tatum, Jrue Holiday, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Al Horford.

Cleveland Cavaliers lineup: Max Strus, Evan Mobley, Darius Garland, Isaac Okoro, Donovan Mitchell.

Expert NBA Analysis

The NBA picks stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each franchise. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Celtics vs Cavaliers stats:

• The 211 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Celtics games on the road.
• The 211 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Celtics games on the road.
• The 211 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Cavs games at home.
• The 211 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Cavs games.
• The 211 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Cavs games at home.

There are reasons for anticipating that the points tally will be lower than the line in this NBA contest. If you agree with our pick of Under 211, you will find odds of -110 available.

The bigger odds can be found if you combine your Under wager on the Totals with other picks in a Bet Builder. This is popular way of betting on multiple outcomes in a single game.

Under 211 Probability

The sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. However, our cappers have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

Celtics vs Cavaliers Prediction

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Player Props

Top Pick: Jayson Tatum Under 27.5 Points -120

Jayson Tatum (Celtics) has an average of 20.2 points in the past 5 games. There could once again be a failure on his part to cover the line and the Player Points bet can be backed at -120.

Current Jayson Tatum Lines and Odds

27.5 Points

Over -119

Under -111

4.5 Assists

Over -161

Under +120

9.5 Rebounds

Over -132

Under -100

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics 108 - 98 Cavaliers

The Celtics can be wagered in lots of different ways and this includes the correct score lines. There’s the chance to back them to win 108-98 for a big potential return.

Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Books Make Celtics Big Favorites

Boston Celtics are -303 favorites and that means a 75% chance of winning this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. Cleveland Cavaliers are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +245.

The current spread is 7.5 and total points is 211. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. There’s the chance to back Under 211 at -110.

The Celtics are -190 should you want to back the betting favorites in the Race to 20 points. The Cavs can be wagered at +155 to get to the 20-point mark first.

You can find a wide range of team props and game lines for every contest, with the betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Celtics

-303

Cavaliers

+245

Point Spread

Celtics -7.5

-111

Cavaliers +7.5

-109

Total Points

Under 211

-110

Over 211

-110

Donovan Mitchell Favorite to Get Most Points

The favorite to score most points is Donovan Mitchell. You can get -112 that he scores Over 29.5 points or -118 that he goes Under.

Player Points

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 29.5

-112

Under 29.5

-118

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 27.5

-119

Under 27.5

-111

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 23.5

-118

Under 23.5

-112

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 16.5

-118

Under 16.5

-112

Darius Garland (Cavaliers)

Over 15.5

-116

Under 15.5

-114

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Over 15.5

-108

Under 15.5

-122

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 11.5

-110

Under 11.5

-120

Max Strus (Cavaliers)

Over 9.5

-135

Under 9.5

+102

Al Horford (Celtics)

Over 8.5

-133

Under 8.5

-100

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 8.5

-100

Under 8.5

-132

Sam Hauser (Celtics)

Over 5.5

-123

Under 5.5

-106

Player Assists

Darius Garland (Cavaliers)

Over 5.5

-105

Under 5.5

-125

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 4.5

-159

Under 4.5

+120

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-161

Under 4.5

+120

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+123

Under 4.5

-161

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+132

Under 4.5

-175

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 2.5

-149

Under 2.5

+112

Max Strus (Cavaliers)

Over 2.5

-112

Under 2.5

-118

Al Horford (Celtics)

Over 2.5

-147

Under 2.5

+110

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 2.5

-104

Under 2.5

-127

Player Rebounds

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Over 10.5

-137

Under 10.5

+104

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 9.5

-132

Under 9.5

-100

Al Horford (Celtics)

Over 7.5

-100

Under 7.5

-133

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 6.5

+104

Under 6.5

-137

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 5.5

+105

Under 5.5

-139

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-143

Under 4.5

+110

Max Strus (Cavaliers)

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-110

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 3.5

-152

Under 3.5

+114

Darius Garland (Cavaliers)

Over 3.5

+116

Under 3.5

-154

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 2.5

-156

Under 2.5

+118

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Starting Lineups

Cleveland Cavaliers Confirmed Lineup

1 Max Strus

4 Evan Mobley

10 Darius Garland

35 Isaac Okoro

45 Donovan Mitchell

Boston Celtics Confirmed Lineup

0 Jayson Tatum

4 Jrue Holiday

7 Jaylen Brown

9 Derrick White

42 Al Horford

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	64	18	0.78	120.6	109.2	11.4	37-4	27-14	15-2	41-11	7-3	2W
Knicks	50	32	0.61	112.8	108.2	4.6	27-14	23-18	12-5	35-17	6-4	5W
76ers	47	35	0.573	114.6	111.5	3.1	25-16	22-19	8-8	31-21	8-2	8W
Nets	32	50	0.39	110.4	113.3	-2.9	20-21	12-29	5-11	24-28	5-5	2L
Raptors	25	57	0.305	112.4	118.8	-6.4	14-27	11-30	1-15	18-34	2-8	4L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bucks	49	33	0.598	119	116.4	2.6	31-11	18-22	10-7	34-18	3-7	2L
Cavaliers	48	34	0.585	112.6	110.2	2.4	26-15	22-19	11-5	31-21	4-6	1L
Pacers	47	35	0.573	123.3	120.2	3.1	26-15	21-20	11-6	32-20	7-3	1W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	112.3	113.7	-1.4	20-21	19-22	7-9	22-29	5-5	1L
Pistons	14	68	0.171	109.9	119	-9.1	7-33	7-35	2-14	10-41	2-8	1L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	47	35	0.573	110.5	108.4	2.1	29-12	18-23	9-7	32-20	5-5	1W
Heat	46	36	0.561	110.1	108.4	1.7	22-19	24-17	13-3	32-20	7-3	2W
Hawks	36	46	0.439	118.3	120.5	-2.2	21-20	15-26	8-8	22-30	3-7	6L
Hornets	21	61	0.256	106.6	116.8	-10.2	11-30	10-31	6-10	14-38	3-7	1W
Wizards	15	67	0.183	113.7	123	-9.3	7-34	8-33	4-12	11-41	1-9	6L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	57	25	0.695	120.1	112.7	7.4	33-8	24-17	12-4	36-16	7-3	5W
Nuggets	57	25	0.695	114.9	109.6	5.3	33-8	24-17	10-6	33-19	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	56	26	0.683	113	106.5	6.5	30-11	26-15	12-4	37-15	6-4	1L
Jazz	31	51	0.378	115.7	120.5	-4.8	21-20	10-31	5-11	16-36	2-8	1L
Trail Blazers	21	61	0.256	106.4	115.4	-9	11-30	10-31	1-15	8-44	2-8	5L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Clippers	51	31	0.622	115.6	112.3	3.3	25-16	26-15	9-7	30-22	6-4	3L
Suns	49	33	0.598	116.2	113.2	3	25-16	24-17	9-9	29-23	7-3	3W
Lakers	47	35	0.573	118	117.4	0.6	28-14	19-21	7-10	27-25	7-3	2W
Kings	46	36	0.561	116.6	114.8	1.8	24-17	22-19	10-7	30-22	4-6	1W
Warriors	46	36	0.561	117.8	115.2	2.6	21-20	25-16	7-9	26-26	8-2	1W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Mavericks	50	32	0.61	117.9	115.6	2.3	25-16	25-16	11-5	31-21	7-3	2L
Pelicans	49	33	0.598	115.1	110.7	4.4	21-19	28-14	9-7	30-22	5-5	1L
Rockets	41	41	0.5	114.3	113.2	1.1	27-14	14-27	9-7	28-24	4-6	2W
Grizzlies	27	55	0.329	105.8	112.8	-7	9-32	18-23	8-8	14-37	3-7	5L
Spurs	22	60	0.268	112.1	118.6	-6.5	12-29	10-31	3-13	14-37	6-4	2W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	64	18	0.78	120.6	109.2	11.4	37-4	27-14	15-2	41-11	7-3	2W
Knicks	50	32	0.61	112.8	108.2	4.6	27-14	23-18	12-5	35-17	6-4	5W
Bucks	49	33	0.598	119	116.4	2.6	31-11	18-22	10-7	34-18	3-7	2L
Cavaliers	48	34	0.585	112.6	110.2	2.4	26-15	22-19	11-5	31-21	4-6	1L
Magic	47	35	0.573	110.5	108.4	2.1	29-12	18-23	9-7	32-20	5-5	1W
Pacers	47	35	0.573	123.3	120.2	3.1	26-15	21-20	11-6	32-20	7-3	1W
76ers	47	35	0.573	114.6	111.5	3.1	25-16	22-19	8-8	31-21	8-2	8W
Heat	46	36	0.561	110.1	108.4	1.7	22-19	24-17	13-3	32-20	7-3	2W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	112.3	113.7	-1.4	20-21	19-22	7-9	22-29	5-5	1L
Hawks	36	46	0.439	118.3	120.5	-2.2	21-20	15-26	8-8	22-30	3-7	6L
Nets	32	50	0.39	110.4	113.3	-2.9	20-21	12-29	5-11	24-28	5-5	2L
Raptors	25	57	0.305	112.4	118.8	-6.4	14-27	11-30	1-15	18-34	2-8	4L
Hornets	21	61	0.256	106.6	116.8	-10.2	11-30	10-31	6-10	14-38	3-7	1W
Wizards	15	67	0.183	113.7	123	-9.3	7-34	8-33	4-12	11-41	1-9	6L
Pistons	14	68	0.171	109.9	119	-9.1	7-33	7-35	2-14	10-41	2-8	1L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	57	25	0.695	120.1	112.7	7.4	33-8	24-17	12-4	36-16	7-3	5W
Nuggets	57	25	0.695	114.9	109.6	5.3	33-8	24-17	10-6	33-19	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	56	26	0.683	113	106.5	6.5	30-11	26-15	12-4	37-15	6-4	1L
Clippers	51	31	0.622	115.6	112.3	3.3	25-16	26-15	9-7	30-22	6-4	3L
Mavericks	50	32	0.61	117.9	115.6	2.3	25-16	25-16	11-5	31-21	7-3	2L
Pelicans	49	33	0.598	115.1	110.7	4.4	21-19	28-14	9-7	30-22	5-5	1L
Suns	49	33	0.598	116.2	113.2	3	25-16	24-17	9-9	29-23	7-3	3W
Lakers	47	35	0.573	118	117.4	0.6	28-14	19-21	7-10	27-25	7-3	2W
Kings	46	36	0.561	116.6	114.8	1.8	24-17	22-19	10-7	30-22	4-6	1W
Warriors	46	36	0.561	117.8	115.2	2.6	21-20	25-16	7-9	26-26	8-2	1W
Rockets	41	41	0.5	114.3	113.2	1.1	27-14	14-27	9-7	28-24	4-6	2W
Jazz	31	51	0.378	115.7	120.5	-4.8	21-20	10-31	5-11	16-36	2-8	1L
Grizzlies	27	55	0.329	105.8	112.8	-7	9-32	18-23	8-8	14-37	3-7	5L
Spurs	22	60	0.268	112.1	118.6	-6.5	12-29	10-31	3-13	14-37	6-4	2W
Trail Blazers	21	61	0.256	106.4	115.4	-9	11-30	10-31	1-15	8-44	2-8	5L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	64	18	0.78	120.6	109.2	11.4	37-4	27-14	15-2	41-11	7-3	2W
Thunder	57	25	0.695	120.1	112.7	7.4	33-8	24-17	12-4	36-16	7-3	5W
Nuggets	57	25	0.695	114.9	109.6	5.3	33-8	24-17	10-6	33-19	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	56	26	0.683	113	106.5	6.5	30-11	26-15	12-4	37-15	6-4	1L
Clippers	51	31	0.622	115.6	112.3	3.3	25-16	26-15	9-7	30-22	6-4	3L
Mavericks	50	32	0.61	117.9	115.6	2.3	25-16	25-16	11-5	31-21	7-3	2L
Knicks	50	32	0.61	112.8	108.2	4.6	27-14	23-18	12-5	35-17	6-4	5W
Bucks	49	33	0.598	119	116.4	2.6	31-11	18-22	10-7	34-18	3-7	2L
Suns	49	33	0.598	116.2	113.2	3	25-16	24-17	9-9	29-23	7-3	3W
Pelicans	49	33	0.598	115.1	110.7	4.4	21-19	28-14	9-7	30-22	5-5	1L
Cavaliers	48	34	0.585	112.6	110.2	2.4	26-15	22-19	11-5	31-21	4-6	1L
Pacers	47	35	0.573	123.3	120.2	3.1	26-15	21-20	11-6	32-20	7-3	1W
Lakers	47	35	0.573	118	117.4	0.6	28-14	19-21	7-10	27-25	7-3	2W
76ers	47	35	0.573	114.6	111.5	3.1	25-16	22-19	8-8	31-21	8-2	8W
Magic	47	35	0.573	110.5	108.4	2.1	29-12	18-23	9-7	32-20	5-5	1W
Warriors	46	36	0.561	117.8	115.2	2.6	21-20	25-16	7-9	26-26	8-2	1W
Kings	46	36	0.561	116.6	114.8	1.8	24-17	22-19	10-7	30-22	4-6	1W
Heat	46	36	0.561	110.1	108.4	1.7	22-19	24-17	13-3	32-20	7-3	2W
Rockets	41	41	0.5	114.3	113.2	1.1	27-14	14-27	9-7	28-24	4-6	2W
Bulls	39	43	0.476	112.3	113.7	-1.4	20-21	19-22	7-9	22-29	5-5	1L
Hawks	36	46	0.439	118.3	120.5	-2.2	21-20	15-26	8-8	22-30	3-7	6L
Nets	32	50	0.39	110.4	113.3	-2.9	20-21	12-29	5-11	24-28	5-5	2L
Jazz	31	51	0.378	115.7	120.5	-4.8	21-20	10-31	5-11	16-36	2-8	1L
Grizzlies	27	55	0.329	105.8	112.8	-7	9-32	18-23	8-8	14-37	3-7	5L
Raptors	25	57	0.305	112.4	118.8	-6.4	14-27	11-30	1-15	18-34	2-8	4L
Spurs	22	60	0.268	112.1	118.6	-6.5	12-29	10-31	3-13	14-37	6-4	2W
Hornets	21	61	0.256	106.6	116.8	-10.2	11-30	10-31	6-10	14-38	3-7	1W
Trail Blazers	21	61	0.256	106.4	115.4	-9	11-30	10-31	1-15	8-44	2-8	5L
Wizards	15	67	0.183	113.7	123	-9.3	7-34	8-33	4-12	11-41	1-9	6L
Pistons	14	68	0.171	109.9	119	-9.1	7-33	7-35	2-14	10-41	2-8	1L

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