It’s Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Friday night between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics. The Cleveland Cavaliers came away with a blowout win in Game 1 of the series. The Cavaliers have won all 9 games in the postseason, with series wins over the Pacers and the Raptors.
The Boston Celtics are the top seed, which allows them to play the first two games at home. The Celtics won 3 games during the regular season. During the postseason, the Celtics have gone 8-5 with series wins over the Chicago Bulls and the Washington Wizards. The final bet for this game is the Cleveland Cavaliers -5 in the NBA lines over the Boston Celtics.
Cleveland at Boston NBA Playoffs Lines & Game 2 Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers are playing out of their minds in the postseason. The Cavaliers went 20-21 on the road during the regular season, but have won all five in the postseason. Cleveland scored more than 110 points per game during the regular season, but are scoring 116.5 per game in the postseason.
LeBron James just keeps dominating the basketball game. LeBron had 23 points in the first half of the win on Wednesday. During the regular season, James was once again dominant. James scored 26.4 points per game, and also led the team with 8.7 assists per game.
Why Bet on Boston Celtics?
The Boston Celtics are led by head coach Brad Stevens. Stevens is going to have to earn his money to get his team past the Cleveland Cavaliers. Stevens saw his team succeed at home during the regular season with 30 wins. In the postseason, Boston has gone 5-3 at the TD Garden.
It’s been a crazy postseason for Isaiah Thomas. Thomas last his sister in a car accident right at the beginning of the first round series against the Bulls. The point guard has been the leading scorer nearly every night in the postseason for the Celtics. During the regular season, Thomas scored 28.9 points per game.
Betting Score & Prediction
The Cleveland Cavaliers are going to win this game, again. The Cavaliers are looking like they will win their 10th straight postseason game. The Cavaliers are on a collision course with the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. Look for Cleveland to blitz the Celtics early again in this game on Friday.
LeBron James and the Cavaliers have that switch. When that switch is on, it’s tough for anyone to have a chance against them. The Boston Celtics are going to lose two in a row at home for the second time this postseason. Take the Cleveland Cavaliers -5 over the Boston Celtics on Friday night.
