NEWSLETTER
The NBA Playoffs are in the second round and we have the Cavaliers taking on the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Let’s break down the series odds, spread, props, and more for this upcoming series that begins on Tuesday, May 7.
Celtics vs Cavaliers Series Odds
The Boston Celtics sit as a heavy favorite in the second round vs the Cleveland Cavaliers. It’s no surprise as the Celtics are the number 1 seed in the East and they won 64 games in the regular season. Check out the odds for the series winner.
| Series Winner | Odds |
|---|---|
| Boston Celtics | -1600 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | +820 |
Celtics vs Cavaliers Series Spread/Total
How will this series end up? What team will win and by how many games? Check out the series spread odds for each team.
| Team | Series Spread | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Celtics | +1.5 | -2500 |
| Cavs | -1.5 | +1200 |
| Celtics | -1.5 | -390 |
| Cavs | +1.5 | +310 |
| Celtics | -2.5 | -170 |
| Cavs | +2.5 | +145 |
| Celtics | +2.5 | -8000 |
| Cavs | -2.5 | +2200 |
What about the total number of games? Check out the over/under for the amount of games we will see in this series between the Cavaliers and Celtics. Be sure to take a look at the odds too.
| Cavs vs Celtics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Games | O 5.5 (+145) | U 5.5 (-220) |
Boston Takes Down Miami in Round 1
For Boston, the team used a balanced attack in round 1 to beat the Miami Heat 4 games to 1. Jaylen Brown scored 22.8 points, Derrick White scored 22.4 points, and Jayson Tatum added 21.8 points per game. Boston shot 47.4% from the field and 38.5% from three.
The Celtics took advantage of the Heat being without Jimmy Butler as they won all 4 of their games by double-digits. Now, they host Cleveland starting on Tuesday as they hope to continue their strong team play. Game 1 is set for May 7 at 7 pm ET. You can watch the game on TNT.
Cavs Went to 7 Games with Magic in First Round
The Magic and Cavaliers were the only series to reach 7 games in the first round and Donovan Mitchell dropped 39 points in game 7 to lead Cleveland into the next round. for the series, Mitchell averaged 28.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.4 assists. He shot just 25% from three. He had a 50-point performance in the game 6 loss to Orlando.
Now, Cleveland is on its way to Boston to face a team that is well-rested and balanced on all fronts. It will be just one day off for the Cavaliers who finished their series with Orlando on Sunday and play in Boston on Tuesday at 7 pm ET.
How Many Games Does This Series Go?
Boston is heavily favored but that doesn’t mean this will be a 4-0 sweep. Who knows what could happen? Check out the odds for the exact number of games the series will go.
| Total Games | Odds |
|---|---|
| 4 Games | +175 |
| 5 Games | +165 |
| 6 Games | +340 |
| 7 Games | +460 |
What Player Scores the Most Points?
The Celtics received a balanced effort from the likes of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown in round 1 while Donovan Mitchell was the top scorer for the Cavaliers including a 50-point game. Who will score the most in this series? Check out the odds from FanDuel Sportsbook.
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | +110 |
| Jayson Tatum | +125 |
| Jaylen Brown | +750 |
| Derrick White | +1900 |
| Darius Garland | +4900 |
| Evan Mobley | +10000 |
| Jrue Holiday | +13000 |
| Max Strus | +18000 |
