Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA Playoffs

Prediction published on 23/05/2017, 03:55  by in Basketball Predictions

After Boston Celtics’ improbable victory over Cleveland Cavaliers in the third game of the Eastern Conference semifinals, the former will be looking to even the tie at 2 – 2 when they take on Cavs in the fourth game on Wednesday 24th May. Ahead of the clash the biggest talking point will be Lebron James’ bad day out but a worthwhile mention will as well be given to Avery Bradley’s three – pointer on the final second of the fourth quarter that handed Celtics their 111-108 win. With the win, Celtics broke the Cavs' 13-game playoff winning streak. Cavs’ loss to Celtics was their only one in the last 10 outings and was the first in three against Celtics, which informs how big a fight awaits in the Wednesday clash. The visitors, Celtics head to the game on the back of five losses in their last 10 games and with odds stacked against them. They may have won the last encounter but little is expected of them in this game though they will be looking to complete the rout of the Cavs, especially inspired by the 130 – 86 wipeout in Game 2. Celtics have beaten Cavs just thrice in their last 10 meetings and with a run of three away losses in the last five matches they head to the game on a back foot. The fact that they have managed just one win in the last five away against Cavs doesn’t help their cause. On the other hand, Cavs have won four and lost just once at home in the last five, placing them on a high in this game. Celtics will still miss the injured Isaiah Thomas while Cavs will hope Lebron James has a better outing.