The Cleveland Cavaliers looked simply overwhelmed during the first two games of their Eastern Conference Finals series against the Boston Celtics. Now LeBron James and company head back to Cleveland in hopes that playing in front of their home fans will provide them a spark. The Cavaliers are 13-2 in their last 15 games at Quicken Loans Arena – including 5-1 during this postseason.
- LeBron James and Kevin Love have accounted for 54% of the Cavaliers’ points in this series.
- The Cavaliers have not lost 3-straight games since January 15.
- The Celtics are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games on the road.
The Cavaliers can also take solace in the fact that the Celtics have been two very different teams at home compared to the road during the playoffs. The Celtics are 9-0 SU in their nine games in Beantown this postseason compared to 1-4 on the road. Boston has averaged 110.1 points per game at TD Garden vs 94.6 while traveling in these playoffs. It does seem odd for a team that had the third-most road wins during the regular season but the Celtics’ bench just has not provided enough punch on the road in the playoffs.
The big question though, is who will help LeBron? Kevin Love has taken a big step forward after a terrible first round series vs the Indiana Pacers – averaging 22.8 points and 11.5 rebounds in the last five games – but there simply is not enough depth on the Cavaliers to worry the Celtics. James and Love have combined to account for 54% of the points, 52% of the rebounds and 46% of the Cavaliers shots during this series.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Cleveland Cavaliers installed as -5-point favorites in this particular NBA matchup. The over-under betting line for the total number of point scored was listed by most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook, at 204.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 107-104 victory for the Cavaliers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Boston Celtics will look to vanquish their hosts on Saturday, as they are 61-33-2 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Cleveland Cavaliers are 36-58-1 ATS. Boston is 50-45-1 against the points scored total betting line, while Cleveland is 45-48-2 versus the line. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cleveland vs Boston injuries news.
The Cavaliers - Celtics betting odds would favor the Cavaliers if the lines were set according to power rankings. Cleveland is rated No. 8 in our latest Odds Shark poll, while the Boston Celtics sit at No. 11.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively the game matches up Cleveland's No. 7-ranked offense (109.54 PPG) against a Boston Celtics defense that ranks No. 3 at 100.44 PPG. The Cleveland Cavaliers have averaged 47.37% from the field per game, more than the Boston Celtics have managed so far this NBA season (45.03% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
- Boston is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
- Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
- The total has gone OVER in 12 of Boston's last 18 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
- Cleveland is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games
- Cleveland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
- Cleveland is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games at home
- Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Boston at Cleveland, Monday, May 21st
