Celtics vs Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, May 13

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM May 13, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Celtics are -8.5 favorites vs. the Cavaliers
  • Total (Over/Under): 207.5 points
  • Watch the game on TNT

The Boston Celtics visit Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Cleveland, OH.

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

The Celtics vs Cavaliers Over/Under is 206.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Celtics are 47-38 against the spread, while the Cavaliers are 42-47 against the spread.


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Celtics vs. Cavaliers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Boston Celtics-8.5 -110O 206.5 -110-375
Cleveland Cavaliers +8.5 -110U 206.5 -110+290

Cavaliers vs Celtics Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Monday‘s game with 76.1% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Celtics and Cavaliers.

Cavaliers vs Celtics Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Celtics will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 54.7% confidence.


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  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 64 of their last 93 games (+31.05 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 39 of their last 45 away games (+30.65 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 56 of their last 83 games (+26.05 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 53 of their last 71 games (+24.60 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 2Q Spread in 54 of their last 89 games (+20.00 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 51 of their last 83 games (+17.70 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 35 of their last 56 games (+12.25 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 43 games at home (+10.70 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 37 of their last 67 games (+10.20 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Team Total Under in 35 of their last 58 games (+8.85 Units / 13% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 47-38 (+5.2 Units / 5.25% ROI).

  • 70-20 against the Moneyline (-5.05 Units / -1.04% ROI)
  • 46-43 against the Over for game total points (-1.25 Units / -1.26% ROI)
  • 43-46 against the Under for game total points (-7.6 Units / -7.67% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 42-47 (-9.7 Units / -9.59% ROI).

  • 53-39 against the Moneyline (+0.55 Units / 0.25% ROI)
  • 44-47 against the Over for game total points (-7.7 Units / -7.61% ROI)
  • 47-44 against the Under for game total points (-1.4 Units / -1.38% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 89 games (-29.55 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 34 of their last 86 games (-24.30 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 58 games (-20.65 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 4Q Spread in 33 of their last 81 games (-20.60 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Team Total Over in 35 of their last 82 games (-19.80 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 85 games (-38.00 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 19 games (-23.70 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 8 of their last 25 games (-20.90 Units / -49% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 77 games (-20.35 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 20 of their last 55 games (-19.95 Units / -32% ROI)

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

Keys to the game – away

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

Keys to the game – home

Injury Report: Cavaliers vs. CelticsMonday‘s Game, May 13

  • 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
  • Jrue Holiday (Boston Celtics): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • Derrick White (Boston Celtics): Ankle, Game Time Decision

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 have made 16.3 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.6

The Celtics have a TS% of 57% in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Celtics have attempted 3,482 threes this season — most among NBA teams

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

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 had an eFG% of 56% last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

The Cavaliers have made 13.5 three-pointers per game this season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

The Cavaliers have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (2,299 assists/ 1,112 TOs) this season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.0

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

The Celtics have allowed an average of 1.19 points per shot (8,957 points/7,515 shots) this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.28

The Celtics have allowed an average of 1.18 points per shot (9,094 points/7,688 shots) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.27

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

The Cavaliers have averaged 4.6 blocks per game (380 blocks/82 games) this season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1


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