Cavaliers vs Celtics Prediction and NBA Tips - 12 May 2024
Last updated: May 12, 2024, 12:36AM | Published: May 10, 2024, 2:08AM
The Cleveland Cavaliers will play the favoured Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, starting at 10:30am AEST.
Led by star players Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Darius Garland, the Cavaliers are looking to overcome a Celtics side that includes Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Derrick White.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Cavaliers vs Celtics game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Cavaliers vs Celtics
Using state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Cleveland-Boston NBA Playoffs match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Celtics a 72% chance of beating the Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
More: Cavaliers vs Celtics Match Centre
Cavaliers vs Celtics: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse are shown below:
- Head to Head: Cavaliers $3.75, Celtics $1.35
- Line: Cavaliers +7.5 ($2.04), Celtics -7.5 ($1.94)
- Total (Over/Under 210.5 Points): Over $1.90, Under $2.00
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 Cavaliers at $3.75 and the Celtics at $1.35.
The Cavaliers are listed as 7.5-point underdogs against the Celtics, with odds of $2.04 currently available at Betfair.
For the favourite Celtics (-7.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.94.
The Over/Under for Cavaliers vs Celtics sits at 210.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.90 and odds for the Under at $2.00.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Cavaliers (+7.5) have a 54% chance of covering the line, while the 210.5-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Over.
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Cavaliers vs Celtics: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Cleveland at $3.75 with Betfair (1.7% edge)
- Line: Cavaliers +7.5 at $2.04 with Betfair (54% probability) 🔥
- Total Points: Under 210.5 at $2.00 with Betfair
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Today's Cavaliers vs Celtics betting tips are based on world-class modelling and betting expertise 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 recommended option due to the 1.7% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 210.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.00) that are available from Betfair.
Cavaliers vs Celtics: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Cavaliers vs Celtics at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday has the Celtics winning 109-102.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Cleveland vs Boston on Sunday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Cavaliers vs Celtics: Player Props
Player props are a common way to bet on Cavaliers vs Celtics without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Donovan Mitchell is expected to lead the way for the Cavaliers with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, while Jayson Tatum is projected to finish with 30 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists for the Celtics.
Cavaliers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 26 | 6 | 6 |
| Evan Mobley | 19 | 10 | 4 |
| Darius Garland | 17 | 3 | 6 |
| Caris LeVert | 11 | 4 | 5 |
| Max Strus | 10 | 5 | 4 |
Celtics Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 30 | 9 | 6 |
| Jaylen Brown | 29 | 7 | 4 |
| Derrick White | 15 | 4 | 5 |
| Jrue Holiday | 12 | 5 | 5 |
| Payton Pritchard | 9 | 3 | 3 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the Cleveland vs Boston match-up at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
As always, check out our Best Bets to get the best tips for every NBA game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Cavaliers vs Celtics: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Cavaliers and Celtics in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to start at 10:30am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics
- Date: Sunday 12 May 2024
- Time: 10:30am AEST
- Venue: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
Our Cleveland vs Boston predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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