If you’re on the hunt for predictions regarding Celtics vs. Cavaliers, look no further. The Cavaliers are hitting the road to challenge the Celtics on Tuesday, May 7 at 7:00 ET. Currently, the total is 210.5, with the Celtics being favored by 12. Keep reading to get our Celtics vs. Cavaliers player props and predictions.
Celtics vs. Cavaliers Odds
- Spread: Celtics -12
- Total 210.5
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, May 7
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: TD Garden, Boston MA
- TV: TNT
Cavaliers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Cavaliers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Across their ten previous road games, Cleveland has an ATS mark of 2-8. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-9 while averaging 100 points per game.
- The last three games that Cleveland was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 0-3 while going 0-3 straight up.
Celtics Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Celtics have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-1-1 vs. the spread.
- The Celtics are 3-2 ATS in their last home games and 4-1 straight-up.
- As the betting favorite, the Celtics have an ATS mark of just 6-3-1 in their last ten games. Boston posted a straight up mark of 8-2 in these matchups.
Donovan Mitchell had a big game for the Cavaliers, scoring 39 points and adding nine rebounds and five assists. He shot 40.7% from the field and hit two threes. Cleveland’s 106-94 win allowed them to close out the series in seven games, as they won the series 4-3. The Cavaliers were able to close out the series at home, and they hit the over on the over/under line of 195.5 points.
Max Strus added 13 points for the Cavaliers, shooting 55.6% from the field and hitting three threes. Caris LeVert also added 15 points for Cleveland, and he shot 55.6% from the field. As a team, the Cavaliers hit eight threes and shot 44.2% from the field.
The Celtics are coming off a 118-84 win over the Heat, and with the win, they closed out the series in five games (4-1). Boston was able to close out the series at home, and they hit 16 threes in the game. Derrick White and Jaylen Brown each scored 25 points for the Celtics, and White hit five threes on 50% shooting from beyond the arc. Sam Hauser also added 17 points for Boston.
Defensively, the Celtics were able to hold Miami to just 84 points. They allowed just three threes on 10% shooting from beyond the arc. Jaylen Brown also added six rebounds for the Celtics.
Do the Cavaliers Have a Shot at a Win at Boston?
Cleveland is 11-21 as the underdog this season and is currently the underdog by 12 points against the Celtics. As the underdog, their ATS record is 14-17, and they have lost three straight ATS as the underdog.
In their win over the Magic, the Cavaliers were favored by 3 points and won by a score of 106-94. The O/U line for that game was 195.5, and the teams combined for 200 points.
This season, the Cavaliers have an O/U record of 44-44-1, and 72 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today’s line of 210.5. On average, their games have finished with 220.8 points.
In the Eastern Conference, the Cavaliers are currently in 4th place with a record of 48-34. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 31-21 compared to 17-13 in non-conference games.
On the road, the Cavaliers are 22-22 straight up and 19-23 ATS. Their average scoring differential on the road is -0.7 points per game.
Donovan Mitchell has been carrying the Cavaliers offense of late, averaging 29.6 points per game in his last five games. This has come while hitting 45.7% of his shots from the field. Darius Garland has averaged 15 points per game in his last five games to go along with 5.2 assists. Jarrett Allen will be out for the Cavaliers, but Evan Mobley is averaging 9.2 rebounds in his last five games and has hit 50% of his shots from the field in that stretch.
For the season, the Cavaliers are 23rd in scoring at 112.6 points per game. They have been slightly better on the road, at 109.3 points per contest. Cleveland’s pace of 97 possessions per game is 22nd in the league. Overall, the team’s field goal percentage of 47% is 13th best in the NBA.
When it comes to defense, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been one of the best units in the league this season. They are currently 7th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 109.4. Over their last five games, they have been even better, giving up just 106.6 points per contest.
One area where the Cavaliers have been particularly strong is inside the arc. For the season, they are 4th in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 52.2%. Over their last five games, they have been even better, holding opponents to just 52% shooting from inside the arc.
One area where the Cavaliers have struggled a bit defensively is at the free-throw line. Over their last five games, they have allowed opponents to make 19.6 free-throws per game, which is 26th in the league during that span.
Can the Boston Offense Score Enough at Home?
As the Celtics look to improve their ATS record, they are favored by 12 points today. In their last three games, they have covered the spread and have an ATS record of 45-38 for the season (24-18 at home and 21-20 on the road).
Boston’s O/U record for the season is 45-41-1, and their games have averaged 228.1 points per game compared to today’s line of 210.5. In 82 of their games, the O/U line has been higher than 210.5.
Going into today’s game, the Celtics have won three straight games and are 64-18 overall, which is the best record in the Eastern Conference. In their most recent game, they defeated the Heat by a score of 118-84, covering the spread as 13.5-point favorites.
Against Eastern Conference teams, the Celtics are 41-11 this season and 23-7 against non-conference opponents. In the East, they are in 1st place.
This season, the Celtics are averaging 120.6 points per game, which is the second-best mark in the league. At home, they are averaging 122.3 points per game. Boston is also the league leader in three-point attempts, getting up 42.5 attempts per contest. They are also the league leader in made threes per game, at 16.5.
Looking at Jaylen Brown’s last five games, he has hit 52.2% of his shots from the field and is averaging 22.8 points per game. Jayson Tatum is averaging 21.8 points per game in his last five but has hit just 41.6% of his shots from the field and 29% of his threes. Over his last five games, Derrick White is averaging 22.4 points per game on a shooting percentage of 57.7%.
When it comes to defense, the Boston Celtics have been one of the best units in the league this season, ranking 4th in points allowed per game at 108.3. They have been especially stingy at home, giving up just 107.1 points per game, which is also 4th in the NBA.
In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Boston is 2nd in the league at 45.3%. They have also been strong inside, ranking 3rd in two-point shooting percentage allowed at 51.9%.
One area where the Celtics have struggled a bit defensively is defending the three-point line. On the season, they are 15th in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 34.7%. However, they have done a good job of limiting three-point attempts, ranking 23rd in the league in that category.
Celtics vs. Cavaliers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Donovan Mitchell and his points prop of 27.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -109 while the under is at -125. Based on our projections, Donovan Mitchell is expected to go 10/21 from the field, resulting in 28 points. We recommend taking the over on his prop bet, which offers a payout of -109.
- The Prop: Donovan Mitchell Over 27.5 Points (-109)
Celtics vs. Cavaliers Predictions
The Celtics is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 117-104. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Celtics at -12.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 210.5 and given that our model is projecting 221 points between the teams, we like the over.
The Pick: Celtics -12 | at Fanduel Sportsbook