Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics: Eastern Conference Semifinals Predictions, Bets, and Odds – May 11, 2024

Boston lost to Cleveland in the second game of the series. But the same thing happened to the Celtics in the first round against Miami, and then Joe Mazzulla’s team failed again. Will history repeat itself in the Eastern Conference semifinals? Let’s find out.

Cleveland

In the first game, the Cavaliers could not give any resistance to the Celtics, losing 95-120. Surprisingly, in the second game Cleveland not only won, but also took the lead with a double-digit score difference: 118:94. The key to the success of JB Bickerstaff’s team was how high he was on the boards – 44:31 in rebounds, and good three-point shooting – 13 of 28.

Boston

The Celtics were just as bad offensively from the perimeter in the second game – just 8 successful attempts from distance out of 35. It is clear that with such a performance, it is difficult to win not only in the playoffs, but in any modern basketball game. The Celtics could have saved themselves with a quality check for the second chance, but as mentioned before, they completely missed the table. Despite that, Boston has to force again after the injury to Kristaps Porzingis.

Data to consider

In 9 of the last 10 games between the rivals, 212 points have been reached. Bet the extra total (211.5) with odds of 1.79.

In 5 of the 7 games in the current playoffs, Boston has not allowed more than 102 points to escape. Bet on the individual total 1 under (102.5) against 1.80.

In 5 of the 7 games this postseason, the Celtics have won by a double-digit scoring margin. Bet on H2 (-9.5) with odds of 1.85.

Betting and prediction

Boston, as per the tradition of these playoffs, played the second game of the series. Cleveland is a bit stronger than Miami, so there is reason to believe that the Celtics will not fail again this time as well. At least in the third game, we bet that Boston will realize its clear superiority and win.

In addition, we will bet on a low score. Defense in this series will likely come to the fore.

Our prediction is a victory for Boston with a handicap (-6.5) at a rate of 1.77 on 1xBet.

Our second prediction is the total under 212.5 with odds of 1.85 according to Bet365.