Celtics vs Cavaliers Prediction and NBA Tips - 16 May 2024
Last updated: May 15, 2024, 11:21PM | Published: May 14, 2024, 2:16AM
The Boston Celtics will take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2024 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on Thursday, starting at 9:00am AEST.
Led by the likes of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, the Celtics are looking to overcome a Cavaliers line-up that includes Evan Mobley, Darius Garland and Max Strus.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Celtics vs Cavaliers game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Celtics vs Cavaliers
Based on high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Boston-Cleveland NBA Playoffs match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Celtics an 88% chance of defeating the Cavaliers at TD Garden.
More: Celtics vs Cavaliers Simulated 10K Times
Celtics vs Cavaliers: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at TD Garden are listed here:
- Head to Head: Celtics $1.08, Cavaliers $12.00
- Line: Celtics -16 ($2.04), Cavaliers +16 ($1.92)
- Total (Over/Under 206.5 Points): Over $1.94, Under $1.87
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Celtics at $1.08 and the Cavaliers at $12.00.
The Celtics are listed as 16-point favourites against the Cavaliers, with odds of $2.04 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Cavaliers (+16) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.92.
The Over/Under for total points scored has been set at 206.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.94 and odds for the Under at $1.87.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Cavaliers (+16) have a 56% chance of covering the line, while the 206.5-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Over.
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Celtics vs Cavaliers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Cleveland at $12.00 with Betfair (3.9% edge)
- Line: Cavaliers +16 at $1.92 with Betfair (56% probability)
- Total Points: Over 206.5 at $1.94 with Betfair (51% probability)
Today's Celtics vs Cavaliers betting tips are based on world-class modelling and betting experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Celtics have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Cavaliers to win is our preferred option because of the 3.9% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Celtics vs Cavaliers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Celtics vs Cavaliers at TD Garden on Thursday has the Celtics winning 109-95.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Boston vs Cleveland on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Celtics vs Cavaliers: Player Props
Looking for Cleveland vs Boston player props? Stats Insider uses the best information available to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Jayson Tatum is expected to lead the Celtics with 33 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists, while Evan Mobley is projected to finish with 21 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the Cavaliers.
Celtics Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 33 | 10 | 7 |
| Jaylen Brown | 29 | 7 | 4 |
| Derrick White | 15 | 4 | 5 |
| Jrue Holiday | 13 | 5 | 5 |
| Payton Pritchard | 9 | 3 | 4 |
Cavaliers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Mobley | 21 | 11 | 5 |
| Darius Garland | 20 | 3 | 8 |
| Max Strus | 11 | 6 | 4 |
| Isaac Okoro | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| Sam Merrill | 8 | 2 | 2 |
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting analysis before the Boston vs Cleveland game at TD Garden.
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Celtics vs Cavaliers: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Celtics and Cavaliers in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to commence at 9:00am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Thursday 16 May 2024
- Time: 9:00am AEST
- Venue: TD Garden
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
Our Boston vs Cleveland predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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