Get ready for a thrilling night as the Cleveland Cavaliers face off against the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of their best-of-7 second-round series. The Celtics, leading the series 3-1, are eager to clinch their spot in the Eastern Conference Finals. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET at TD Garden, and you can catch all the action on TNT.
Key Game Highlights and Injuries:
- Cavaliers' Challenges: After a promising split in Boston, the Cavs lost both home games, making Game 5 an elimination game. Donovan Mitchell, who missed Game 4 due to a strained left calf, remains questionable. His absence left Darius Garland to step up, scoring 30 points and adding 7 assists, but the team struggled on the boards, getting outrebounded 48-32.
- Celtics' Dominance: Jayson Tatum shined with 33 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, and a block in a 109-102 win on Monday. Jaylen Brown added 27 points, and all Celtics starters contributed at least 6 rebounds. Boston aims to secure their third consecutive Eastern Conference Finals berth.
Betting Insights:
- Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers +775 (bet $100 to win $775) | Celtics -1400 (bet $1,400 to win $100)
- Against the Spread (ATS): Cavaliers +14.5 (-110) | Celtics -14.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 203.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Expert Picks and Predictions
Prediction: Celtics 118, Cavaliers 100
Moneyline: PASS
- The Celtics are heavily favored at -1400, making it a high-risk bet. Confidence is high that Boston will finish the series at home, but it's not worth the gamble.
Against the Spread: BET CELTICS -14.5 (-110)
- Boston is determined to wrap up the series in Game 5 and enjoy a break before the next round. Covering a 14.5-point spread seems likely, especially given their defensive performance against Cleveland. If Donovan Mitchell plays, it might be closer, but Boston's defense has consistently stifled the Cavs' offense, which has only surpassed their season average of 110 points once in this series.
Over/Under: PASS
- Although the Over is tempting due to the low total of 203.5 points, the series is split 2-2 on hitting the Over. Boston, one of the highest-scoring teams this season, has only hit their average of 119 points once in this series. If forced to choose, leaning towards the Over seems logical, but it's safer to stay away from this bet.
Injury Report:
- Cavaliers: Jarrett Allen (ribs), Caris LeVert (knee), and Donovan Mitchell (calf) are all questionable.
- Celtics: No reported injuries.
Stay updated with the Official NBA injury report.
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Get ready for an electrifying game and enjoy the playoff excitement as the Cavaliers fight to stay alive against the relentless Celtics!
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