Celtics vs. Cavaliers Game 1 prediction, how to watch, TV channel, odds – May 7

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The Boston Celtics will meet the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The Celtics face the Cavaliers in a game that Boston is currently a substantial favorite by 11 points. A 209-point over/under is set for the game.

Take a look at everything you need to know about the Celtics-Cavaliers game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Celtics vs. Cavaliers Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
• Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
• TV: TNT

Celtics vs. Cavaliers Prediction

ATS Pick: Celtics (- 11)
O/U Pick: over (209)
Score Prediction: Celtics 119 – Cavaliers 105

Celtics vs. Cavaliers Betting Insights

• The Celtics have played 76 games with more than 209 points scored, their current matchup’s total, this year.
• The Cavaliers have played in 66 games this season (80.5% of chances) in which the teams combined to score more than 209 points.
• The Celtics and Cavaliers average 24.2 more points between them than the total of 209 for this matchup.
• Opponents of these two teams have averaged a combined 219.4 points per game, 10.4 more than the total points in this game.
• Boston has been the favorite in 78 games this season and has come away with the win 62 times (79.5%) in those contests.
• Cleveland has been an underdog in 29 games this season and has come away with the win 11 times (37.9%) in those contests.
• Boston has a 2-1 record in the last three head-to-head matchups with Cleveland.
• The Cavaliers have a 2-0-1 record against the spread when facing the Celtics.

Celtics Recent Trends

• The Celtics are 7-3 against the spread and 7-3 overall in their past 10 contests.
• Boston and its opponents have combined to score an average of 213.9 points over its last 10 games, 4.9 more than the 209 over/under in this matchup.
• In the Celtics’ 82 games this year, they have 42 wins against the spread.
• Boston has been favored by 11 points or more 26 times this season and is 16-10 ATS in those contests.
• The Celtics have hit the over in 52.4% of their opportunities this year (43 times in 82 games with a set point total).
• The Celtics put up 120.6 points per game, 10.4 more points than the 110.2 the Cavaliers allowed.
• Boston is 40-21-3 against the spread and 57-7 overall when scoring more than 110.2 points.
• This season, the Celtics have a 48.7% shooting percentage from the field, which is 2.4% higher than the 46.3% of shots the Cavaliers’ opponents have hit.
• At home, the Celtics have a better record against the spread (23-17-1) compared to their ATS record in road games (19-19-3).
• Boston has hit the over on the over/under in 22 of 41 home games (53.7%), compared to 21 of 41 road games (51.2%).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Celtics have picked up the win in 37 of 41 games at home, good for a .902 winning percentage. They have won 25 of 37 games on the road (.676) as a moneyline favorite.

Celtics Recent Stats

Celtics Leaders

• Jayson Tatum averages 26.9 points, 8.1 boards and 4.9 assists per contest, shooting 47.1% from the floor and 37.6% from downtown with 3.1 made treys per game (seventh in the NBA).
• Jaylen Brown posts 23.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 1.2 steals and 0.5 blocks.
• Derrick White puts up 15.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.0 steals and 1.2 blocks.
• Kristaps Porzingis puts up 20.1 points, 7.2 boards and 2.0 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 0.7 steals and 1.9 blocks.
• Jrue Holiday posts 12.5 points, 5.4 boards and 4.8 assists per contest. Defensively he averages 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks.

Celtics Player Props

Cavaliers Recent Trends

• The Cavaliers are 4-6 against the spread and 6-4 overall over their last 10 games.
• Cleveland and its opponents have combined to score an average of 206.9 combined points in its last 10 games, 2.1 less than the 209 over/under in this matchup.
• The Cavaliers have played 82 games, with 38 wins against the spread.
• Cleveland has been underdogs by 11 points or more once this year and covered the spread.
• Cavaliers games this season have hit the over on 40 of 82 set point totals (48.8%).
• The Cavaliers score only 3.4 more points per game (112.6) than the Celtics allow (109.2).
• Cleveland is 32-20-1 against the spread and 38-15 overall when it scores more than 109.2 points.
• The Cavaliers have shot at a 47.9% rate from the field this season, 2.6 percentage points greater than the 45.3% shooting opponents of the Celtics have averaged.
• The Cavaliers have the same winning percentage against the spread (.463) at home (19-20-2 record) and on the road (19-20-2) this year.
• Looking at the over/under, Cleveland’s games have finished over more often at home (23 of 41, 56.1%) than away (17 of 41, 41.5%).
• As moneyline favorites, the Cavaliers have won a lower percentage of games at home (23-10) than away (14-6).

Cavaliers Recent Stats

Cavaliers Leaders

• Donovan Mitchell is averaging 26.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 6.1 assists per contest. He’s also sinking 46.2% of his shots from the floor and 36.8% from beyond the arc, with 3.3 triples per contest.
• Caris LeVert is averaging 14.0 points, 4.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game. He’s sinking 42.1% of his shots from the floor and 32.5% from 3-point range, with 1.6 treys per game.
• Max Strus is putting up 12.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.0 assists per contest. He is sinking 41.8% of his shots from the field and 35.1% from 3-point range, with 2.4 treys per game.
• Darius Garland gives the Cavaliers 18.0 points, 2.7 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game while averaging 1.3 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
• Evan Mobley gives the Cavaliers 15.7 points, 9.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game while putting up 0.9 steals and 1.4 blocked shots.

Cavaliers Player Props

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