Celtics vs Cavaliers Prediction and NBA Tips - 8 May 2024
Last updated: May 7, 2024, 11:06PM | Published: May 6, 2024, 1:46AM
The Boston Celtics will sqaure off with the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2024 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on Wednesday, beginning at 9:00am AEST.
With the likes of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, the Celtics are up against a Cavaliers side that includes Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Darius Garland.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Celtics vs Cavaliers game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Celtics vs Cavaliers
Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Boston-Cleveland NBA Playoffs match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Celtics an 82% chance of defeating the Cavaliers at TD Garden.
More: Celtics vs Cavaliers Match Centre
Celtics vs Cavaliers: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NBA game at TD Garden are shown below:
- Head to Head: Celtics $1.14, Cavaliers $7.60
- Line: Celtics -12.5 ($1.92), Cavaliers +12.5 ($2.02)
- Total (Over/Under 211.5 Points): Over $1.91, 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 Celtics at $1.14 and the Cavaliers at $7.60.
The Celtics are listed as 12.5-point favourites against the Cavaliers, with odds of $1.92 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Cavaliers (+12.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.02.
The Over/Under for total points scored has been set at 211.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $2.00.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Cavaliers (+12.5) have a 57% chance of covering the line, while the 211.5-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Over.
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Celtics vs Cavaliers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cleveland at $7.60 with Betfair (4.0% edge) 🔥
- Line: Cavaliers +12.5 at $2.02 with Betfair (57% probability) 🔥
- Total Points: Under 211.5 at $2.00 with Betfair
Any time you see a 🔥, that means you've found one of Stats Insider's best bets for today across all sports.
Today's Celtics vs Cavaliers best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering 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 preferred option because of the 4.0% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable punter in the long run.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 211.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.00) that are available from Betfair.
Celtics vs Cavaliers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Celtics vs Cavaliers at TD Garden this Wednesday has the Celtics prevailing 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 Wednesday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Celtics vs Cavaliers: Player Props
Looking for Celtics vs Cavaliers player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict how each team's leading players will perform at TD Garden.
Jayson Tatum is expected to lead the Celtics with 29 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists, while Donovan Mitchell is projected to have 30 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the Cavaliers.
Celtics Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 29 | 9 | 6 |
| Jaylen Brown | 27 | 7 | 4 |
| Derrick White | 15 | 4 | 5 |
| Jrue Holiday | 13 | 5 | 5 |
| Payton Pritchard | 9 | 3 | 3 |
Cavaliers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 30 | 6 | 7 |
| Evan Mobley | 21 | 10 | 5 |
| Darius Garland | 18 | 3 | 7 |
| Max Strus | 11 | 5 | 4 |
| Caris LeVert | 10 | 4 | 4 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the Boston vs Cleveland match-up at TD Garden.
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Celtics vs Cavaliers: Preview
The NBA game between the Celtics and Cavaliers in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to commence at 9:00am AEST on Wednesday.
- Teams: Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Wednesday 8 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 stated.
Our Boston vs Cleveland predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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