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

In Game 1 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs, the Boston Celtics will face the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Celtics are currently sizable 12-point favorites against the Cavaliers. The matchup has an over/under of 211.5.

Check out 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 and truTV

Celtics vs. Cavaliers Prediction

ATS Pick: Celtics (- 12)
O/U Pick: Over (211.5)
Score Prediction: Celtics 119 - Cavaliers 105

Celtics vs. Cavaliers Betting Insights

• Celtics games have finished over 211.5 points scored, their current matchup's over/under, 70 times (out of 82) this season.
• This year, 57 of the Cavaliers' 82 games have had a combined total of more than 211.5 points scored.
• Between them, these two teams average 21.7 more points per game (233.2) than this matchup's over/under (211.5).
• The Celtics and the Cavaliers have seen their opponents average a combined 7.9 more points per game than the over/under of 211.5 set for this matchup.
• Boston has come away with 62 wins in the 78 contests it has been listed as the favorite this season.
• Cleveland has won in 11, or 37.9%, of the 29 contests it has been named as the odds-on underdog this year.
• Boston has a 2-1 record in the last three head-to-head games against Cleveland.
• The Cavaliers have an advantage against the spread (2-0-1) when taking the court against the Celtics.

Celtics Recent Trends

• The Celtics are 7-3 against the spread and 7-3 overall in their past 10 contests.
• Boston's average total over the last 10 games is 2.4 points more than the 211.5 total listed for this matchup.
• The Celtics are 42-36-4 against the spread this year.
• This season, Boston has an against the spread record of 13-6 in its 19 games as a favorite of 12 points or more.
• 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 120.6 points per game the Celtics put up are 10.4 more points than the Cavaliers give up (110.2).
• When Boston puts up more than 110.2 points, it is 40-21-3 against the spread and 57-7 overall.
• 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 knocked down.
• Against the spread, the Celtics have played better at home, covering 23 times in 41 home games, and 19 times in 41 road games.
• Boston has eclipsed the total in 22 of 41 home games (53.7%), compared to 21 of 41 road games (51.2%).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Celtics have won a higher percentage of their games at home (.902) compared to road games (.676).

Celtics Recent Stats

Celtics Leaders

• Jayson Tatum puts up 26.9 points, 4.9 assists and 8.1 rebounds per contest.
• Jaylen Brown puts up 23 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game, shooting 49.9% from the field and 35.4% from beyond the arc with 2.1 made treys per game.
• Derrick White puts up 15.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 1 steal and 1.2 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.
• Payton Pritchard posts 9.6 points, 3.2 boards and 3.4 assists per game, shooting 46.8% from the field and 38.5% from downtown with 1.8 made treys per game.

Celtics Player Props

Cavaliers Recent Trends

• The Cavaliers are 4-6 against the spread and 6-4 overall in their last 10 games.
• Cleveland and its opponents have combined to score an average of 206.9 combined points in its last 10 games, 4.6 less than the 211.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Cavaliers have played 82 games, with 38 wins against the spread.
• The Cavaliers have eclipsed the over/under 48.8% of the time this season (40 of 82 games with a set point total).
• The Cavaliers put up an average of 112.6 points per game, only 3.4 more points than the 109.2 the Celtics allow.
• When it scores more than 109.2 points, Cleveland is 32-20-1 against the spread and 38-15 overall.
• The Cavaliers are shooting 47.9% from the field, 2.6% higher than the 45.3% the Celtics' opponents have shot this season.
• The Cavaliers' winning percentage against the spread, both home and away, is .463. They are 19-20-2 ATS on their home court and 19-20-2 on the road.
• Cleveland's games have finished above the over/under more frequently at home (23 times out of 41) than on the road (17 of 41) this year.
• When moneyline favorites, the Cavaliers have won a lower percentage of games at home (23-10) than on the road (14-6).

Cavaliers Recent Stats

Cavaliers Leaders

• Jarrett Allen is averaging 16.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists per contest. He's also draining 63.4% of his shots from the field (fourth in NBA).
• On a per-game basis, Donovan Mitchell gets the Cavaliers 26.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 6.1 assists. He also averages 1.8 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
• The Cavaliers are getting 14 points, 4.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game from Caris LeVert this season.
• Max Strus gives the Cavaliers 12.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4 assists per contest while putting up 0.9 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
• Darius Garland is averaging 18 points, 2.7 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game. He is making 44.6% of his shots from the floor and 37.1% from 3-point range, with 2.3 treys per contest.

Cavaliers Player Props

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