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

We’re Predicting Celtics to Win Big

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

We’re predicting that the Celtics will be superior to the Cavaliers and that’s why we’re backing them at -11 on the spread. Take the -115 that the big favorites are able to cover this line.

Teams’ Last Clash Saw 105-104 Cavs Win

Cleveland Cavaliers have lost six straight road games. In their previous appearance, they recorded a 106-94 home win over Orlando Magic at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Donovan Mitchell led by example by landing 39 points and 5 assists. He recorded 9 two-pointers, 2 three-pointers and 15 free throws.

Boston Celtics were winners for the third straight time in their last game. Landing a 118-84 home victory against Miami Heat at TD Garden. Jaylen Brown’s performance included 25 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists.

It was a 105-104 win for the Cavs at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse when they last played the Celtics. In the previous 10 games between the teams, they have won five apiece.

The Cavs have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 102.0 points, 41.9 rebounds, 22.9 assists, 8.1 steals and 5.5 blocks while shooting 45.5% from the field and 74.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 104.0 points and 44.5 rebounds per matchup.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 26.3 points and 2.2 (30.6%) 3-pointers made. Evan Mobley averages 8.7 rebounds and Darius Garland 5.1 assists.

The Celtics have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 112.6 points, 44.3 rebounds, 26.3 assists, 8.0 steals and 6.6 blocks per game while shooting 49.0% from the field and 74.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 101.0 points and 40.4 rebounds.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 16.9 points, Jayson Tatum 6.1 rebounds and Payton Pritchard 5.5 assists, while Derrick White has an average of 2.7 (40.9%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

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

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

Expert NBA Analysis

The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the NBA betting lines and odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while some key stats are also taken into consideration.

Key Cavaliers vs Celtics stats:

• The -11 line has been covered by Celtics in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -11 line has been covered by Celtics in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -11 line has been covered by Celtics in 3 consecutive games.
• The +11 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +11 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

We have decided to go for Boston Celtics on the spread in order to get the best value. The favorites should be able to cover a generous -11 line at -115 for this NBA contest.

There are options to buy and sell different amounts of points and effectively choose the line which makes the most appeal. It all comes down to how safe or risky you want to play things.

Celtics -11 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 53.5% chance of landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

Cavaliers vs Celtics Prediction

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Player Props

Top Pick: Derrick White Over 16.5 Points -118

Derrick White (Celtics) has an average of 22.4 points in the past 5 games. It makes sense to bet on him to cover the line and there are odds of -118 available for this Player Points wager.

Current Derrick White Lines and Odds

16.5 Points

Over -115

Under -115

4.5 Assists

Over +110

Under -147

4.5 Rebounds

Over +104

Under -137

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Correct Score Prediction

Cavaliers 98 - 114 Celtics

There’s lots of entertainment when it comes to a correct score wager. A play on the Celtics to achieve a 114-98 win should give bettors a good run for their money.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics 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 have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -704 favorites for this NBA game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 88% chance of winning. Cleveland Cavaliers are the underdogs at +500 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The current spread is 12.5 and the total points line is 211. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you're keen on Over 211, this selection is available at -110.

There’s a chance to back the Celtics at -270 to reach the 20-point total before their opponents. Should you want to go against the favorites, the Cavs are available at +210.

If you’re planning to place a basketball bet, visit the betting sites and check out the wide range of game lines and team props. Find the lines which are the most attractive.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Cavaliers

+500

Celtics

-704

Point Spread

Cavaliers +12.5

-110

Celtics -12.5

-110

Total Points

Under 211

-110

Over 211

-110

Donovan Mitchell Favorite to Score the Most Points

Donovan Mitchell is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -123 that he gets Over 27.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -108.

Player Points

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 27.5

-123

Under 27.5

-108

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 27.5

-120

Under 27.5

-110

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 24.5

-105

Under 24.5

-127

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 16.5

-115

Under 16.5

-115

Darius Garland (Cavaliers)

Over 15.5

-114

Under 15.5

-116

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Over 13.5

-102

Under 13.5

-130

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 11.5

-100

Under 11.5

-133

Al Horford (Celtics)

Over 9.5

-108

Under 9.5

-122

Max Strus (Cavaliers)

Over 9.5

-100

Under 9.5

-133

Player Assists

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 5.5

+118

Under 5.5

-159

Darius Garland (Cavaliers)

Over 5.5

+117

Under 5.5

-154

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 4.5

-135

Under 4.5

+102

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-147

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-103

Under 4.5

-128

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 2.5

-185

Under 2.5

+138

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-147

Al Horford (Celtics)

Over 2.5

-159

Under 2.5

+118

Max Strus (Cavaliers)

Over 2.5

-135

Under 2.5

+102

Player Rebounds

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Over 9.5

+108

Under 9.5

-143

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Over 9.5

-130

Under 9.5

-102

Al Horford (Celtics)

Over 7.5

-112

Under 7.5

-118

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

Over 6.5

+102

Under 6.5

-133

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 5.5

+120

Under 5.5

-161

Derrick White (Celtics)

Over 4.5

+104

Under 4.5

-137

Jrue Holiday (Celtics)

Over 4.5

-159

Under 4.5

+118

Max Strus (Cavaliers)

Over 4.5

-114

Under 4.5

-116

Darius Garland (Cavaliers)

Over 3.5

+128

Under 3.5

-172

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Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics Confirmed Lineup

0 Jayson Tatum

4 Jrue Holiday

7 Jaylen Brown

9 Derrick White

42 Al Horford

Cleveland Cavaliers Confirmed Lineup

1 Max Strus

4 Evan Mobley

10 Darius Garland

35 Isaac Okoro

45 Donovan Mitchell

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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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