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

Bet on Celtics to Get the Job Done

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 4 of the series. The Celtics lead 2-1.

The Celtics are available at -110 when it comes to backing them against the spread. The attractive -8.5 line could be covered with ease when playing the Cavaliers and this looks like a value wager.

Teams’ Previous H2H Saw 106-93 Celtics Victory

Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers went head-to-head two nights ago and it was the Celtics who claimed a 106-93 win at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

Jayson Tatum had 33 points and 13 rebounds for the Celtics, while Jaylen Brown registered 28 points and Jrue Holiday 18. For the Cavs, Donovan Mitchell recorded 33 points, while Evan Mobley and Caris LeVert finished with 17 and 15.

There has been five wins apiece in the past 10 H2H meetings.

The Celtics have 8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 112.2 points, 45.9 rebounds, 24.3 assists, 6.1 steals and 5.6 blocks while shooting 48.9% from the field and 76.2% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 98.7 points and 36.7 rebounds per contest.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 19.3 points, Jayson Tatum 8.3 rebounds and Payton Pritchard 4.7 assists, while Derrick White averages 3.2 (44.4%) 3-pointers made.

The Cavs have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 97.7 points, 40.5 rebounds, 20.4 assists, 6.7 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 44.7% from the field and 76.2% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 102.2 points and 44.5 rebounds.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 29.6 points and 2.9 (35.4%) 3-pointers made. Evan Mobley has an average of 9.5 rebounds and Darius Garland 5.3 assists.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

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

Cleveland Cavaliers lineup: Max Strus, Caris LeVert, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, Isaac Okoro.

Expert NBA Analysis

We use the latest injury information to come up with the best possible NBA picks. You will also see that we take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.

Key Celtics vs Cavaliers stats:

• The -8.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -8.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -8.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 3 consecutive games on the road.

Boston Celtics at -8.5 could be the best wager to have on the spread. -110 is available and our pick would mean a solid victory for the favorites in this NBA matchup.

In the hunt for bigger odds, you might be interested to know that you can move the line. This allows you to shoot for a franchise to perform better than expected by the sportsbooks.

Celtics -8.5 Probability

The sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

Celtics vs Cavaliers Prediction

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Player Props

Top Pick: Derrick White Over 15.5 Points -128

Derrick White (Celtics) has averaged 22 points in the past 5 games. We think this is the pick of the prop bets, with odds of -128 available when it comes to backing him on Player Points.

Current Derrick White Lines and Odds

15.5 Points

Over -128

Under -103

4.5 Assists

Over +115

Under -152

4.5 Rebounds

Over +118

Under -156

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics 106 - 93 Cavaliers

We’re going for the Celtics to win by a 106-93 scoreline, something which is available at huge odds. This speculative wager can provide a big return for a small stake.

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.

Celtics Big Favorites According to Latest Odds

With a 79% chance of securing victory, Boston Celtics are favorites for this NBA game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -380. The market suggests that Cleveland Cavaliers are least likely to win at +300.

There is a spread of 8.5 and total points has a line of 206. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you fancy Under 206, then the odds are -110.

If you think the Celtics can reach 20 points first, then odds of -185 are available for the favorites to win. On the flip side, the Cavs are +150 to reach this total before their opponents.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Celtics

-380

Cavaliers

+300

Point Spread

Celtics -8.5

-110

Cavaliers +8.5

-110

Total Points

Under 206

-110

Over 206

-110

Donovan Mitchell Favorite to Score the Most Points

Donovan Mitchell is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -111 that he gets Over 29.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -119.

Player Points

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 29.5

-111

Under 29.5

-119

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 27.5

-119

Under 27.5

-111

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 24.5

-104

Under 24.5

-127

Darius Garland (Cavaliers)

Over 20.5

-112

Under 20.5

-116

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Over 16.5

-127

Under 16.5

-105

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 15.5

-128

Under 15.5

-103

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 11.5

-133

Under 11.5

-100

Caris LeVert (Cavaliers)

Over 11.5

-109

Under 11.5

-122

Max Strus (Cavaliers)

Over 10.5

-102

Under 10.5

-130

Al Horford (Celtics)

Over 8.5

-123

Under 8.5

-108

Payton Pritchard (Celtics)

Over 7.5

-109

Under 7.5

-122

Player Assists

Darius Garland (Cavaliers)

Over 6.5

-132

Under 6.5

-100

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 5.5

+117

Under 5.5

-156

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 5.5

+108

Under 5.5

-143

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+115

Under 4.5

-152

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+128

Under 4.5

-172

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 2.5

-133

Under 2.5

-100

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-102

Caris LeVert (Cavaliers)

Over 2.5

-154

Under 2.5

+116

Max Strus (Cavaliers)

Over 2.5

-102

Under 2.5

-132

Al Horford (Celtics)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-125

Player Rebounds

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Over 10.5

-130

Under 10.5

-102

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 9.5

-149

Under 9.5

+112

Al Horford (Celtics)

Over 7.5

-109

Under 7.5

-122

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 6.5

-139

Under 6.5

+105

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 5.5

-104

Under 5.5

-127

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 5.5

-114

Under 5.5

-116

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+118

Under 4.5

-156

Caris LeVert (Cavaliers)

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-147

Max Strus (Cavaliers)

Over 4.5

-143

Under 4.5

+108

Darius Garland (Cavaliers)

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-132

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Starting Lineups

Cleveland Cavaliers Confirmed Lineup

1 Max Strus

3 Caris LeVert

10 Darius Garland

15 Evan Mobley

35 Isaac Okoro

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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