Cavaliers vs Celtics Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, May 15

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM May 15, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Celtics are -14.5 favorites vs. the Cavaliers
  • Total (Over/Under): 205.5 points
  • Watch the game on TNT

The Cleveland Cavaliers visit TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Boston, MA.

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -15.5 (-115).

The Cavaliers vs Celtics Over/Under is 205.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Cavaliers are 43-47 against the spread, while the Celtics are 47-39 against the spread.


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Cavaliers vs. Celtics Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cleveland Cavaliers+15.5 -105O 205.5 -110+900
Boston Celtics -15.5 -115U 205.5 -110-1600

Celtics vs Cavaliers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Wednesday‘s game with 94.4% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Cavaliers and Celtics.

Celtics vs Cavaliers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Celtics will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 62.9% confidence.


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  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 52 of their last 84 games (+18.70 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Team Total Under in 26 of their last 38 away games (+12.35 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 38 of their last 68 games (+11.20 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 35 of their last 57 games (+11.15 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Game Total Under in 25 of their last 38 away games (+10.70 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 64 of their last 94 games (+29.90 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 34 of their last 39 games (+27.30 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 57 of their last 84 games (+27.05 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 53 of their last 72 games (+22.25 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 2Q Spread in 54 of their last 90 games (+18.75 Units / 18% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 43-47 (-8.7 Units / -8.5% ROI).

  • 53-40 against the Moneyline (-0.45 Units / -0.2% ROI)
  • 45-47 against the Over for game total points (-6.7 Units / -6.55% ROI)
  • 47-45 against the Under for game total points (-2.5 Units / -2.44% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 47-39 (+4.1 Units / 4.1% ROI).

  • 71-20 against the Moneyline (-4.05 Units / -0.82% ROI)
  • 47-43 against the Over for game total points (-0.25 Units / -0.25% ROI)
  • 43-47 against the Under for game total points (-8.7 Units / -8.69% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 86 games (-39.15 Units / -40% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 20 games (-22.70 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 8 of their last 26 games (-22.55 Units / -51% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 20 of their last 56 games (-21.10 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 38 of their last 90 games (-20.30 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 90 games (-30.70 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 34 of their last 87 games (-25.40 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 23 of their last 68 games (-20.35 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 22 of their last 59 games (-19.65 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 4Q Spread in 34 of their last 82 games (-19.60 Units / -21% ROI)

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Cleveland Cavaliers: Keys to the Game vs. the Boston Celtics

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Boston Celtics: Keys to the Game vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Celtics are 40-9 (.816) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .579

The Celtics are 34-8 (.810) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

The Celtics were 22-1 (.957) when shooting 50% or better from the field last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .733

The Celtics are 36-1 (.973) when shooting 40% or better from three this season — best in the NBA. The Cavaliers have allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three this season — 10th-worst in the NBA.

Injury Report: Celtics vs. CavaliersWednesday‘s Game, May 15

  • Jrue Holiday (Boston Celtics): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • Derrick White (Boston Celtics): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Craig Porter Jr. (Cleveland Cavaliers): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • Sam Merrill (Cleveland Cavaliers): Neck, Game Time Decision
  • Dean Wade (Cleveland Cavaliers): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • Caris LeVert (Cleveland Cavaliers): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • Ty Jerome (Cleveland Cavaliers): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Darius Garland (Cleveland Cavaliers): Back, Game Time Decision

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers averaged 13.3 turnovers per game (1,094 turnovers/82 games) last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.1

The Cavaliers averaged 12.7 fast break points per game (1,043 points/82 games) last season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.0

The Cavaliers averaged 54.3 points per game (4,449 points/82 games) in the second half last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 56.1

The Cavaliers averaged 112.3 points per game (9,205 points/82 games) last season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 114.7

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have made 16.5 three-pointers per game this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

The Celtics had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (1,087 assists/ 527 TOs) on the road last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Celtics have a TS% of 55% this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Celtics have made 1,351 three-pointers this season — most among NBA teams

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers allowed 106.9 points per game (8,764 points/82 games) last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 114.7

The Cavaliers averaged 33.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,745 rebounds/82 games) last season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Cavaliers allowed 105.0 points per game (4,304 points/41 games) at home last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 113.4

The Cavaliers allowed 108.8 points per game (4,460 points/41 games) on the road last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 115.9

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have averaged 37.9 defensive rebounds per game (3,109 rebounds/82 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics averaged 38.0 defensive rebounds per game (3,112 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics have averaged 37.9 defensive rebounds per game (6,221 rebounds/164 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Celtics have averaged 6.6 blocks per game (538 blocks/82 games) this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1


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