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Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers Game 4 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers welcome the Boston Celtics to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Monday for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Celtics vs. Cavaliers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Series: Celtics lead 2-1

The Cavaliers lost Game 3 at home 106-93 Saturday as the Celtics regained the series lead and covered the spread as 7.5-point favorites. It was quite the turnaround after Cleveland took Game 2 in Boston 118-94 as a 13-point underdog Thursday. Both games cashed Under tickets — 210.5 and 212.5, respectively.

Cleveland is 1-2 against the spread (ATS) in the series after going 3-4 ATS in its 1st-round against the Orlando Magic. The Cavaliers are 21-23-1 ATS at home this season, including the postseason, according to Teamrankings.com. G Donovan Mitchell is averaging a team-high 29.6 points per game (PPG) for the Cavs, but he is listed as questionable for Game 4 with a calf injury. So, keep an eye on his status.

The Celtics won their 1st-round series in 5 games, covering against the Miami Heat in 4 of them. Boston throttled Cleveland in the opener of this series, winning by 25 as a 12.5-point favorite (120-95). The Celtics are 3-0 ATS on the road in the playoffs and 22-19-3 ATS on the season, postseason included. G Jaylen Brown leads Boston with 24.1 PPG in the playoffs.

Celtics at Cavaliers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 9:34 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Celtics -330 (bet $330 to win $100) | Cavaliers +265 (bet $100 to win $265)
Against the spread: Celtics -8 (-114) | Cavaliers +8 (-106)
Over/Under (O/U): 206 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Celtics at Cavaliers key injuries

Celtics

C Luke Kornet (calf) probable
C Kristaps Porzingis (calf) out

Cavaliers

C Jarrett Allen (rib) questionable
G Donovan Mitchell (calf) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Celtics at Cavaliers picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 105, Cavaliers 99

Moneyline

PASS.

The Celtics (-330) are the better team and have a few blowout victories in this series. However, at this price, there’s no value in taking them to win outright. The Cavaliers have some value as +265 underdogs, but the spread is the better way to back the home side — as long as Mitchell plays.

Against the spread

LEAN CAVALIERS +8 (-106).

The Cavaliers are just 4-6 ATS in their 10 postseason games, but they are 3-2 ATS at home. Cleveland also responded very well to the Game 1 blowout, winning and covering in Game 2. The Cavs were 2-1 straight up following a loss in the 1st round.

The Celtics were 1-2 ATS against the Cavs in the regular season. They shot 51.2% (41-for-80) against one of the league’s most efficient defenses in Game 3. Expect regression there and back the home side to keep things close.

Again, this all depends on Mitchell’s availability, but take CAVALIERS +8 (-106).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 206 (-108).

The losing side has been held below 100 points in all 3 games of this series. There hasn’t been a game in which both teams topped 95.

The Celtics and Cavs both have elite defenses. The Celtics allowed more than 95 in just 2 of their 8 postseason games. The Cavs held their opponent Under 95 in 4 of their 10 playoff games.

Both teams sat in the top 7 in the NBA in terms of regular-season defensive rating. The Cavs are 4-6 O/U on the postseason, and the Celtics are 3-5 O/U. Expect those defenses to continue to step up.

Back UNDER 206 (-108).

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Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers Game 3 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers meet for Game 3 of a best-of-7 Eastern Conference, 2nd-round series Saturday. The series is tied 1-1. Tip-off from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is set for 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Celtics vs. Cavaliers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Celtics are unbeaten in the playoffs — unless we’re talking about Game 2’s. Boston lost to the Miami Heat 111-101 in Game 2 at home as a 14-point favorite in the 1st round, and it lost 118-94 in Game 2 at home as a 13-point favorite to Cleveland in this round Thursday. Boston is 5-0 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) in all of its other games in these playoffs.

Cleveland improved from 41.1% FG shooting in Game 1, to 54.7% from the field in Game 2. The Cavs were just 26.2% (11-of-42) from behind the 3-point line in Game 1 but was 46.4% (13-of-28) from downtown in Game 2.

The Cavs’ Game 2 win is even more impressive since the Celtics turned it over just 7 times. Cleveland did finish with a surprising 44-to-31 edge in the rebound department.

Also impressive for the Cavaliers — and surprising to most — was that C Jarrett Allen sat out with a right rib contusion. SG Donovan Mitchell was tremendous in Game 2, going for 29 points on 10-of-19 shooting, including 5 3-pointers. PF Evan Mobley was good for the only double-double in Game 2, finishing with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists in 33 minutes. Allen will sit again in Game 3.

Celtics at Cavaliers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:20 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Celtics -350 (bet $350 to win $100) | Cavaliers +275 (bet $100 to win $275)
Against the spread: Celtics -7.5 (-115) | Cavaliers +7.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 210.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Celtics at Cavaliers key injuries

Celtics

C Kristaps Porzingis (calf) out

Cavaliers

C Jarrett Allen (ribs) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Celtics at Cavaliers picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 114, Cavaliers 103

Moneyline

The Celtics (-350) will cost 3½ times your potential return as Boston looks to reign down fire on the Cavaliers (+275) after the Game 2 loss on its home court.

After an embarrassing loss in Game 2 in the 1st round to the Heat as a double-digit favorite, Boston went down to Miami and rolled 104-84 as a 9.5-point road favorite in Game 3. Look for history to repeat itself.

PASS.

Against the spread

The CELTICS -7.5 (-115) are a strong play as they look to bounce back in Game 3.

After a straight-up loss as a double-digit favorite, Boston is 3-1 SU/ATS in 4 instances this season, including the 20-point win in Miami in Game 3.

Despite the win and cover in Game 2, Cleveland is still just 2-5 ATS in the past 7 outings.

Over/Under

OVER 210.5 (-115) is worth a look in Game 3.

The Over has cashed in 2 of the past 3 games for the Celtics, going for 118 or more points on offense in those pair of Over results.

The Over cashed in the final 2 home games of the series against the Orlando Magic, while cashing in 10 of the past 13 outings at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse dating back to March 8.

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Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Boston Celtics (48-12) open a 5-game road trip on Tuesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers (39-21) at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Celtics vs. Cavaliers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Celtics lead 2-0; Boston has won both games played at TD Garden, with the teams going 1-1 against the spread (ATS) and the Over-Under

The Celtics hammered the visiting Golden State Warriors 140-88 on Sunday, coasting to a cover as an 8-point favorite as the Under (230) barely hung on. Boston has won 11 in a row, with each of the past 6 victories coming by 14 or more points. In fact, the average margin of victory in the team’s 11-game winning streak is 22.1 points per game (PPG), including 2 wins by 50+ points.

The Cavaliers are coming off a 107-98 loss against the New York Knicks at home on Sunday. Leading scorer Donovan Mitchell (knee) missed that game, and he has sat for the previous 2 outings due to a sore left knee. He received a platelet-rich plasma injection Monday for a bone bruise, and he’ll miss at least 3 more games.

Cleveland has struggled lately, going just 4-5 straight up (SU) and 1-8 ATS in the past 9 outings, while cashing the Under in 4 of the past 6 contests. The Cavs have slipped a full game behind the Milwaukee Bucks in the Central Division, and for the No. 2 seed in the East behind the Celtics.

Celtics at Cavaliers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:07 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Celtics -320 (bet $320 to win $100) | Cavaliers +260 (bet $100 to win $260)
Against the spread: Celtics -7.5 (-110) | Cavaliers +7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 218.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Celtics at Cavaliers key injuries

Celtics

G Jaylen Brown (knee) questionable
F Kristaps Porzingis (quadriceps) questionable

Cavaliers

G Caris LeVert (elbow) questionable
G Donovan Mitchell (knee) out
F Isaac Okoro (elbow) questionable
G Max Strus (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Celtics at Cavaliers picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 115, Cavaliers 100

Moneyline

The Celtics (-320) will cost you more than 3 times your potential return, and that’s quite expensive for not enough reward. Risking $100 will net a profit of just $30.20, and there is no value in that. Even as part of a multi-team parlay, including Boston sucks all of the value out of your ticket.

AVOID, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

The CELTICS -7.5 (-110) are worth a look, but it comes with a caution label. The Cavaliers +7.5 (-110) cannot be trusted because Mitchell, their leading scorer, is sidelined, as is Strus. However, the level of which you play the Celts hinges on the health of Brown.

If Brown is able to go, this is a slam-dunk play, and you should go rather aggressively, as well as Boston has been playing. If he cannot go, the Celtics are less attractive, but still worth playing lightly.

Over/Under

UNDER 218.5 (-110) is worth a look in this battle in C-Town, especially since the Cavs will be missing Mitchell, who leads the team with 28.0 PPG, nearly 10 points more than the next leading scorer, Darius Garland (18.4 PPG).

Like the spread, however, the level of your play depends upon the status for Brown. He averages 22.5 PPG, so if he is absent for Boston, go a little more aggressively on the Under. If he is able to play, it is still worth going low on the total, but proceed a little more cautiously.

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Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Cleveland Cavaliers (5-1) welcome the Boston Celtics (4-2) to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Wednesday. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Celtics vs. Cavaliers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Celtics come into this game rested, having won their last matchup 112-94 Sunday against the Washington Wizards, covering as 9.5-point favorites. Boston’s prior game was a 132-123 overtime loss to Cleveland Friday.

Cavaliers Gs Donovan Mitchell and Caris LeVert scored 41 points each for in that meeting. Mitchell has been the team’s offensive leader this season, averaging 32.2 points per game and having topped 30 in all but one game.

The reigning Eastern Conference Champion Celtics received 32 points each from stars F Jayson Tatum and G Jaylen Brown in the loss. Tatum leads the team 30.8 points per game this season.

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Celtics at Cavaliers odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:48 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Celtics -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Cavaliers +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -2.0 (-112) | Cavaliers +2.0 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Celtics at Cavaliers key injuries

Celtics

C Robert Williams III (knee) out

Cavaliers

G Darius Garland (eye) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Celtics at Cavaliers picks and predictions

Prediction

Celtics 112, Cavaliers 107

Moneyline

PASS.

I like Boston (-135) here, but with a 2-point spread and late-game fouling taken into consideration, I’ll pass on the moneyline.

Against the spread

BET CELTICS -2.0 (-112).

This line begs you to take the underdog Cavaliers — the home team with the better record and having already beaten this opponent. That doesn’t add up, especially with the potential return of Garland.

Despite Boston having the league’s best turnover rate, and Cleveland ranking 21st, the Celtics had more giveaways in their first battle which likely led to the outcome of the first meeting. Similarly, the Cavs needed a career game from LeVert, a 43.5% career shooter who shot 57.1% on the night, to escape in overtime.

I wouldn’t expect that to happen again. Boston was 19-9 ATS as a road favorite since the start of the 2021 season.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 222.5 (-112).

Neither team ranks top 25 in pace, so the speed of play should be slow. Friday’s matchup was at 228 points before extra time, so relatively close to this total.

Both teams shot over 50% in that battle, so regression is almost required as that is doubtful to repeat itself. Both teams were also over 39% from the 3-point line.

Considering the style of play and recent performances expected to simmer, I would back the UNDER 222.5 (-112) here.

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Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Boston Celtics (6-6) begin a three-game road trip with the first of two games against the Cleveland Cavaliers (8-5) Saturday. Tip-off from Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse is 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Celtics vs. Cavaliers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Celtics have won two in a row and four of their last five games. They picked up a 122-113 overtime win over the Milwaukee Bucks Friday. G Dennis Schroder had 38 points and F Jayson Tatum added 27 points and 11 rebounds in the win.

The Cavaliers also played Friday when they beat the Detroit Pistons 98-78 behind G Darius Garland‘s 21 points and 7 assists. They have won five of their last six games.

Celtics at Cavaliers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:26 a.m. ET.

Money line: Celtics -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Cavaliers +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -2.5 (-115) | Cavaliers +2.5 (-107)
Over/Under (O/U): 201.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Celtics at Cavaliers key injuries

Celtics

G Jaylen Brown (hamstring) questionable

Cavaliers

F Lauri Markkanen (health and safety protocols) questionable
F Kevin Love (health and safety protocols) questionable
G Collin Sexton (knee) out

Celtics at Cavaliers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 102, Celtics 98

Money line

The Celtics are 4-3 so far this season on the road and have allowed 93 points per game across their last five overall.

The Cavs continue to surprise to start the season. They allow the third-fewest points in the league at 102.2 per game and are 3-2 at home.

Take the CAVALIERS (+120).

Against the spread

Boston is 7-5 ATS this season, outperforming its overall win-loss record. The Celtics are 5-3 ATS as favorites and 5-2 ATS on the road.

Cleveland has the league’s best record against the spread this season at 10-3. The Cavaliers have been the dogs in all but one game this entire season, going 9-3 ATS in the process.

As I expect the Cavs to pick up an outright win at home Saturday night, take the CAVALIERS +2.5 (-107).

Over/Under

The projected total is quite low, and it makes sense.

The Cavs have six games that have not reached 202 total points; three of the Celtics’ last five did not reach 202 points.

Both teams have seen more games stay Under than hit the Over this season.

I lean UNDER 201.5 (-107) even with the low projected total.

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Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Boston Celtics (35-34) travel to meet the Cleveland Cavaliers (21-48) Wednesday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Celtics vs. Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

The Celtics have dropped three in a row, including a back-to-back set against the Miami Heat. Boston was outscored by an average of 122.5 PPG to 129.5 PPG in the two-game sweep at the hands of Miami.

The Cavaliers were put up a good fight Monday against the Pacers, but they again came up short 111-102 as they pushed against the number. They have lost 11 consecutive games while going 0-10-1 ATS. The nine-point loss snapped a six-game run of losses by 16 or more points.

Celtics at Cavaliers: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:10 a.m. ET.

Money line: Celtics -550 (bet $550 to win $100) | Cavaliers +400 (bet $100 to win $400)
Against the spread/ATS: Celtics -10.5 (-110) | Cavaliers +10.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 219.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Celtics at Cavaliers: Key injuries

Celtics

SG Jaylen Brown (wrist) out
C Robert Williams III (toe) out

Cavaliers

PG Matthew Dellavedova (neck) out
PG Darius Garland (ankle) out
C Isaiah Hartenstein (concussion) out
PF Larry Nance Jr. (thumb) out
SF Cedi Osman (ankle) questionable
SF Taurean Prince (ankle) out
PF Lamar Stevens (concussion) out
SG Dylan Windler (knee) out

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Celtics at Cavaliers: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Celtics 117, Cavaliers 109

Money line (ML)

The Celtics (-550) will cost you five-and-a-half times your potential return, and that’s ridiculous risk for a road team.

AVOID.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The CAVALIERS +10.5 (-110) should be able to keep this one within single digits, as they put up a spirited effort against Indiana last time out. The Celtics -10.5 (-110) have failed to cover in each of the past three, they’re 1-5 ATS in the past six and 2-8 ATS over the previous 10. That makes Cleveland worth a small-unit play.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 219.5 (-110) is the play here. Boston has hit the Over in eight of the past nine games, while the Over is 4-2 across the past six for Cleveland. The Over is also 4-1 in the past five at home for the Cavs.

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