Eastern Conference Finals – Game Four
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.
Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers Overview
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.
Boston at Cleveland Key Betting Trends
- The Cavaliers come in at 61-32 against the spread, but have been clearly overvalued as they stand at 43-46 against the spread.
- Previous to their most recent defeat, the Cavaliers had won their last ten straight playoff games.
- At home, Cleveland remains 35-11 SU on the year.
- After their stunning upset, the Celtics rose to 62-36 straight-up.
- Against the spread, the Celtics stand at 50-46.
Public Money Consensus
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.