Celtics vs. Cavaliers Game 2 prediction, how to watch, TV channel, odds - May 9

In Game 2 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs, the Boston Celtics will take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Thursday's matchup between the Celtics and the Cavaliers sees the Celtics as a double-digit favorite by 13.5 points. A 212.5-point total has been set for the matchup.

Take a look at everything you need to know to know about the Celtics-Cavaliers game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Celtics vs. Cavaliers Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
• Where: TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts
• TV: ESPN

Celtics vs. Cavaliers Prediction

ATS Pick: Celtics (- 13.5)
O/U Pick: Over (212.5)
Score Prediction: Celtics 120 - Cavaliers 105

Celtics vs. Cavaliers Betting Insights

• Celtics games have gone over 212.5 points scored, their current matchup's point total, 68 times (out of 82) this season.
• A total of 56 Cavaliers games this season (out of 82) have had more than 212.5 total points scored.
• The two teams average a combined 20.7 more points per game, 233.2, than this game's over/under of 212.5 points.
• The Celtics and the Cavaliers have seen their opponents average a combined 6.9 more points per game than the over/under of 212.5 set in this matchup.
• Boston has come away with 62 wins in the 78 contests it has been listed as the favorite this season.
• Cleveland has been chosen as underdogs in 29 games this year and has walked away with the win 11 times (37.9%) in those games.
• In the last four head-to-head matchups, Boston has a 3-1 record against Cleveland.
• The Cavaliers have a 2-1-1 record against the spread when playing the Celtics.

Celtics Recent Trends

• The Celtics have a 7-3 record against the spread while going 7-3 overall in their past 10 contests.
• Boston's average total over the last 10 games is 0.9 points more than the 212.5 over/under given for this matchup.
• In the Celtics' 82 games this year, they have 42 wins against the spread.
• Boston is 10-5 ATS when favored by 13.5 points or more this season.
• Celtics games this year have hit the over 52.4% of the time (43 out of 82 games with a set point total).
• The 120.6 points per game the Celtics average are 10.4 more points than the Cavaliers give up (110.2).
• When Boston puts up more than 110.2 points, it is 40-21-3 against the spread and 57-7 overall.
• The Celtics are shooting 48.7% from the field this season, 2.4 percentage points higher than the 46.3% the Cavaliers allow to opponents.
• The Celtics sport a better record against the spread in home games (23-17-1) than they do on the road (19-19-3).
• In terms of point totals, Boston hits the over more consistently when playing at home, as it has gone over the total 22 times in 41 opportunities this season (53.7%). In away games, it has hit the over 21 times in 41 opportunities (51.2%).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Celtics have taken 37 of 41 games at home, good for a .902 winning percentage. They have won 25 of 37 games away from home (.676) as a moneyline favorite.

Celtics Recent Stats

Celtics Leaders

• Jayson Tatum averages 26.9 points, 4.9 assists and 8.1 boards per game.
• Jaylen Brown averages 23 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.2 steals and 0.5 blocks.
• Derrick White puts up 15.2 points, 4.2 boards and 5.2 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 1 steal and 1.2 blocks.
• Jrue Holiday puts up 12.5 points, 5.4 boards and 4.8 assists per game, shooting 48% from the floor and 42.9% from beyond the arc (seventh in league) with 2 made 3-pointers per game.
• Payton Pritchard averages 9.6 points, 3.2 boards and 3.4 assists per contest, shooting 46.8% from the floor and 38.5% from beyond the arc with 1.8 made 3-pointers per contest.

Celtics Player Props

Cavaliers Recent Trends

• The Cavaliers have a 4-6 record against the spread while finishing 5-5 overall in their last 10 contests.
• Cleveland and its opponents have combined to score an average of 206.8 combined points in its last 10 games, 5.7 less than the 212.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Cavaliers have played 82 games, with 38 wins against the spread.
• The Cavaliers have eclipsed the over/under 48.8% of the time this season (40 of 82 games with a set point total).
• The Cavaliers' 112.6 points per game are just 3.4 more points than the 109.2 the Celtics allow to opponents.
• Cleveland has put together a 32-20-1 ATS record and a 38-15 overall record in games it scores more than 109.2 points.
• The Cavaliers' 47.9% shooting percentage from the field this season is 2.6 percentage points higher than the Celtics have given up to their opponents (45.3%).
• The Cavaliers have the same winning percentage against the spread (.463) at home (19-20-2 record) and away (19-20-2) this season.
• Cleveland's games have finished above the over/under more frequently at home (23 times out of 41) than away (17 of 41) this year.
• When moneyline favorites, the Cavaliers have won a lower percentage of games at home (23-10) than away (14-6).

Cavaliers Recent Stats

Cavaliers Leaders

• On a per-game basis, Jarrett Allen gets the Cavaliers 16.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists. He also averages 0.7 steals and 1.1 blocked shots.
• Donovan Mitchell is averaging 26.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game. He's making 46.2% of his shots from the field and 36.8% from beyond the arc, with 3.3 treys per contest.
• The Cavaliers are getting 14 points, 4.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game from Caris LeVert this season.
• Max Strus gives the Cavaliers 12.2 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4 assists per contest while putting up 0.9 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
• Darius Garland gets the Cavaliers 18 points, 2.7 rebounds and 6.5 assists per contest while averaging 1.3 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.

Cavaliers Player Props

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