Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics Betting Odds, AI Picks and Analysis (May 7th)

Cavaliers vs Celtics odds: East’s Top Teams Clash!

The Eastern Conference heats up as the Cleveland Cavaliers travel to Boston to take on the Celtics! Can the Cavs pull off an upset, or will the Celtics maintain their dominance? Dive into our comprehensive analysis of the cavaliers vs celtics odds, predictions, and expert picks to inform your betting strategy for this highly anticipated matchup.

Cavs Aim for Upset vs Dominant Celtics

The Cleveland Cavaliers (48-34) head into a tough matchup against the Eastern Conference leading Boston Celtics (64-18). Donovan Mitchell led the Cavs to a narrow 106-94 win over the Magic in their last game, but they face a much stiffer test against Boston.

Celtics Favored by Double Digits

The Celtics are heavy favorites by 11.5 points and boast a perfect 3-0 record in their last three games as favorites. They also have a stellar home record of 39-5 this season.

Offensive Matchup

Despite Mitchell’s 39-point performance, the Cavs only managed 106 points against the Magic. Boston, on the other hand, averaged a whopping 228.1 points per game this season and are known for their outside shooting prowess.

Key Stats:

Cavs: 14-17 ATS (as underdogs), Avg. Scoring Diff: -6.8 pts
Celtics: 66-17 record as favorites, ATS: 45-38, Home ATS: 24-18
O/U Line: 208 points (Cavs: 44-44-1, Celtics: 45-41-1)

Game Information

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics

Location of the Game: TD Garden, Boston

Date and Time: Tuesday, May 7th 7:00 ET

Reason: 2024 NBA Eastern Conference Showdown

How to watch: watchlivesports.co

AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks

These are the NBA Computer Picks for tonight’s NBA Schedule game:

TEAM	SERIES	AI PICKS		Sport Betting AI PICKS
Cavaliers	0	106	223	SPREAD CLE +11.5	MONEYLINE BOS -627	TOTAL OVER 208
Celtics	0	117

AI Picks: Boston Celtics 117 – Cleveland Cavaliers 106
Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Cavaliers +11.5 | ML Celtics -627 | OVER 208

Cavaliers vs Celtics Odds

Next, we have the NBA odds for this NBA Matchup.

Cleveland Cavaliers Game Analysis

Donovan Mitchell Heating Up for Cavs

Mitchell Leads Cavs Offense:

According to the NBA player stats, Donovan Mitchell is averaging a scorching 29.6 points per game over his last five games, shooting an efficient 45.7% from the field. He’s also contributing 4.8 assists and 5 rebounds per game during this stretch.
Darius Garland has chipped in with 15 points per game on 43.3% shooting in the last five games.

Cavs: Solid Defense, Middling Offense:

Overall, the Cleveland Cavaliers average a respectable 112.6 points per game (23rd in the NBA). They perform slightly better on the road (109.3 points per game).
The team boasts a strong defensive identity, ranking 7th in the league by allowing just 109.4 points per game.
Cleveland excels at defending the three-point line (10th in the NBA, 36.6% allowed) and inside the arc (4th in the NBA, 52.2% allowed).

Recent Trends:

The Cavs’ defense has been particularly impressive lately, allowing just 106.6 points per game over their last five contests (9th in the NBA).
However, they’ve struggled with free-throw defense, giving up a high 19.6 free throws per game in those last five games (26th in the NBA).

Injury Report:

Keep an eye on Jarrett Allen’s (ribs) status as he’s listed as questionable.
Ty Jerome (ankle), Dean Wade (knee), and Craig Porter Jr. (ankle) are all out.

Boston Celtics Game Analysis

Celtics: Offensive Powerhouse with Stifling Defense

Boston Celtics boasts the league’s 2nd highest-scoring offense, averaging 120.6 points per game. They’re even more potent at home, averaging a staggering 122.3 points. This firepower is fueled by their dominance in three-point shooting, leading the NBA in both attempts (42.5 per game) and made threes (16.5 per game).

Key Players Heating Up:

Jaylen Brown: Over the last five games, Brown has averaged 22.8 points per game on a sizzling 52.2% shooting.
Derrick White: White has been on fire, averaging 22.4 points per game in the last five games, connecting on nearly half (47.7%) of his three-point attempts.
Jayson Tatum: Tatum remains a steady force, averaging 21.8 points and 10.4 rebounds over his last five games.

Elite Defense Fuels Success:

The Celtics aren’t just a scoring machine; they’re also a defensive powerhouse. They rank 4th in the NBA in points allowed per game (108.3) overall and are even stingier at home (4th in the league at 107.1 points allowed).

Recent Defensive Surge:

Based on the NBA team stats, Boston’s defense has been on another level lately. Over their last five games, they’ve allowed a mere 92.2 points per game, the second-best mark in the league during that stretch. Opponents have consistently struggled against the Celtics all season, failing to reach their season average scoring in 72% of their games against Boston.

Defensive Standouts:

The Celtics are aces at limiting free throws, ranking 1st in the NBA in opponent free throws made per game (17.0).
They also excel at blocking shots, ranking 2nd in the NBA with an average of 6.6 blocks per game.

Injury Report:

Keep an eye out for Kristaps Porzingis, who is out with a calf injury according to the NBA injury report.

Cavaliers vs Celtics odds Head-to-Head

Celtics Dominate Recent Matchups, But Scoring May Be High

Recent Trends Favor Celtics:

In the last five meetings, Boston holds the upper hand with a 3-2 record.

Cavs Hold ATS Edge Historically:

Looking back at the last 10 matchups, Cleveland has a slight edge against the spread (ATS) at 5-3-2.

High-Scoring Games Expected:

The scoring average across the last 3 meetings is a whopping 221 points per game, with a split record of 1-2 for the over/under (O/U).

Celtics Strong at Home:

When Boston plays host in the last 3 meetings, the O/U record goes to the over twice (2-1).

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