The Boston Celtics hold a 2-1 series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers heading into game four of the playoff series. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Celtics-Cavaliers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game.
The Celtics, as mentioned, are up 2-1 in the series. In the three games, Jaylen Brown is scoring 26.3 points per game to lead the team, but Jayson Tatum is right behind him with 25.3 points. Tatum leads the team with 10.3 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game, as well. As a team, the Celtics are scoring 106.7 points per game in this series against the Cavaliers.
The Cavaliers were able to dominate game two of the series, but they lost games one and three. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 31.7 points per game to go along with 6.3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists. Evan Mobley is averaging a double-double in the series with 18.3 points and 10.3 rebounds per game. Jarrett Allen sat out game three, and he is questionable for game four.
Here are the NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.
Boston Celtics: -8 (-110)
Moneyline: -330
Cleveland Cavaliers: +8 (-110)
Moneyline: +265
Over: 207.5 (-110)
Under: 207.5 (-110)
Time: 7 PM ET/4 PM PT
TV: TNT
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The winner of each game this series has held their opponent to under 100 points. The Celtics are a very good defensive team, and they have been giving the Cavaliers fits all series. The Celtics need to continue playing good defense in this game. Boston has allowed 95.9 points per game in the playoffs in total. The Cavaliers are scoring less than 100 points per game in the playoffs. Do not be surprised if the Cavaliers are held to under 100 points in this game, which will help the Celtics cover this spread.
The Celtics are scoring 107.4 points per game in the playoffs. It is not a lot, but it is enough for them to win games. With Brown and Tatum playing well together, the Celtics are extremely hard to beat. Boston needs these two players to keep stepping up if they want to take a commanding lead in this series. As long as Brown and Tatum keep scoring, and playing as they have been, the Celtics are going to cover this spread.
Donovan Mitchell has been playing out of his mind in this series. He is scoring over 30 points per game, but he needs some help. The Cavaliers need Mobley and Darius Garland to carry a little bit more of a work load. However, Mitchell is the key piece. He is capable of putting up a big game any time he takes the court. Mitchell has scored 33, 29, and 33 points in the three games, and he needs to have another game like that. With Garland not being a huge scoring threat, the Cavaliers need Mitchell to continue his scoring. If he does, there is a chance to Cavaliers can win this game.
The Cavaliers depend on Mitchell. The Celtics are doing a great job defensively, and they are making sure it is only Mitchell that is hurting them. For this game, I am going to take the Celtics to continue their solid defensive play and cover this spread.
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Final Celtics-Cavaliers Prediction & Pick: Celtics -8 (-110)