Boston vs Cleveland Prediction: the Celtics Will Start With Victory

Prediction for the NBA match between Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers, which will take place on May 8th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Boston

In the series with Miami, the Celtics confirmed their status as the main favorite of the season. With one hiccup in a game in which the Heat set a franchise record with 23 three-pointers, Boston had a huge lead in the rest of the games and breezed through to the conference semifinals — 4:1.

There's a cloud of uncertainty hanging over the series with Cleveland as Kristaps Porzingis, the Latvian big man, is grappling with a calf injury. The severity of the injury is yet to be determined, and no one knows how long he'll be out.

Cleveland

The Cavaliers emerged as the only team in the first round to secure a series win in seven games. Their battle with Orlando was a nail-biter, with both teams exchanging home victories. The final game was no exception, with J.B. Bickerstaff's team asserting their strength at home with a 106-94 victory.

We should also mention the franchise record set by Donovan Mitchell, who scored 50 points in the sixth game. Another critical point is the absence of Jarrett Allen. It's unclear if the Cavs' main center will play in the series' first game with Boston.

Expert Betting Tips

Even without Porzingis, Boston has a significant advantage over their Eastern Conference opponents. Cleveland will likely be unable to refute this thesis, competing with the Celtics. We believe that, in general, Boston will win the series without any problems, starting with the first game. We're betting on a confident victory for the home team and on their individual TU of fouls.