Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers Free Pick - Betting Odds - Point Spread Prediction
Date:
May 23, 8:30 pm
Location:
Quicken Loans Arena
TV:
TNT
Betting Odds
Point Spread:
Cleveland -15
Total:
216
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<strong>Eastern Conference Finals – Game Four</strong>
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The Cleveland Cavaliers will host the Boston Celtics at the Quicken Loans Arena for Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals. The game is scheduled for an 8:30 PM tip-off and is slotted to be broadcasted for national audiences on TNT. The series sits at 2-1 Cleveland after Boston shocked the world in Game Three.
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Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers Overview<br />
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Cleveland had amounted a 2-0 lead over Boston after they absolutely torched them in both games in Beantown. Boston would lose point guard and standout star Isaiah Thomas for the season and seemingly they were sitting ducks in Game Three. The Celtics would resurge and pull off an incredulous 111-108 victory against the Cavaliers on their own court, short-handed in Game Three in what may have been one of the most stunning defeats in the entire season, let alone the playoffs.
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Boston at Cleveland Key Betting Trends<br />
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The Cavaliers come in at 61-32 against the spread, but have been clearly overvalued as they stand at 43-46 against the spread.
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Previous to their most recent defeat, the Cavaliers had won their last ten straight playoff games.
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At home, Cleveland remains 35-11 SU on the year.
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After their stunning upset, the Celtics rose to 62-36 straight-up.
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Against the spread, the Celtics stand at 50-46.
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Public Money Consensus<br />
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In the early going, 79% of the public fancy the Cavaliers against the spread and are willing to spot the points. In this market, the Celtics are priced at -115 while the Cavs are more affably priced at -105. On the Money Line, Cleveland comes in a -2800, while the Celtics sit at +1243. In this market, 71% of the betting public have taken Cleveland on the Money Line. 80% of the public like the Over for the Over/Under market sitting at 216.
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Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
To the eyes of many seemingly lightning cannot strike twice again and the market will continue to offer these lofty numbers it refuses to come off of. Such a situation presents with an opportunity to step in again and take back a generous offering given the fact much of the public believes Game Three was a fluke. It is indeed likely that Cleveland will win Game Four. However, the number offered here has reflects a trend that has been taking shape all season long with a defending NBA Champion and name brand team such as the Cavs: they are typically a shaky play, overall. Especially so in Cleveland, the price presented is likely inflated and thus the Cavaliers have been a very non-for-profit choice over the course of the 2016-17 campaign. The Celtics have proven they have plenty of weapons as shooting guard Avery Bradley has emerged as a post-season catalyst for the East’s best team. While LeBron may be seeking records and another crown, we have a chance to snag some value here in Game Four. Take the points.
Free Pick:
Take Boston +15 (-115)
