Celtics vs Cavaliers Prediction and NBA Tips - 10 May 2024
Last updated: May 9, 2024, 11:03PM | Published: May 8, 2024, 8:31AM
The Boston Celtics will play the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2024 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on Friday, beginning at 9:00am AEST.
Led by the likes of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, the Celtics are looking to overcome a Cavaliers side that includes Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Celtics vs Cavaliers game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Celtics vs Cavaliers
Using state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Boston-Cleveland NBA Playoffs match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Celtics an 83% chance of defeating the Cavaliers at TD Garden.
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Celtics vs Cavaliers: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at TD Garden are listed here:
- Head to Head: Celtics $1.14, Cavaliers $7.80
- Line: Celtics -13 ($1.93), Cavaliers +13 ($2.02)
- Total (Over/Under 212.5 Points): Over $1.98, Under $1.99
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 $1.14 and the Cavaliers at $7.80.
The Celtics are listed as 13-point favourites against the Cavaliers, with odds of $1.93 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Cavaliers (+13) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.02.
The Over/Under for total points scored has been set at 212.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.98 and odds for the Under at $1.99.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Cavaliers (+13) have a 56% chance of covering the line, while the 212.5-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Over.
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Celtics vs Cavaliers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cleveland at $7.80 with Betfair (4.2% edge) 🔥
- Line: Cavaliers +13 at $2.02 with Betfair (56% probability) 🔥
- Total Points: Over 212.5 at $1.98 with Betfair (51% probability)
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These Celtics vs Cavaliers predictions are based on complex modelling and gambling expertise to give you the best possible advice 24/7.
While the Celtics have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Cavaliers to win is our preferred option due to the 4.2% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Celtics vs Cavaliers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Celtics vs Cavaliers at TD Garden this Friday has the Celtics winning 111-100.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of Boston vs Cleveland on Friday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Celtics vs Cavaliers: Player Props
Looking for Celtics vs Cavaliers player props? Stats Insider uses the best data available to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Jayson Tatum is expected to lead the way for the Celtics with 30 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists, while Donovan Mitchell is projected to have 27 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the Cavaliers.
Celtics Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 30 | 9 | 6 |
| Jaylen Brown | 27 | 7 | 4 |
| Derrick White | 15 | 4 | 5 |
| Jrue Holiday | 12 | 5 | 5 |
| Payton Pritchard | 10 | 3 | 4 |
Cavaliers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 27 | 6 | 6 |
| Evan Mobley | 18 | 10 | 4 |
| Jarrett Allen | 18 | 10 | 3 |
| Darius Garland | 17 | 3 | 7 |
| Max Strus | 11 | 5 | 4 |
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions 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 start at 9:00am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Friday 10 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 have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert 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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