NBA Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game 4 Preview and Prediction

Date/Time: 05-21-2018, 20:30 EDT

Spread: Cleveland Cavaliers -6.5

Total: +206.5

With the Cleveland Cavaliers cutting the lead to 2-1 in the series after a huge home victory in game 3 by 30 points, they are hosting once again the Boston Celtics, who need to do much better than in the last game if they want to have chances of stealing a road game. Cavaliers on the other hand are looking to tie the series before it moves once again back to Boston.

Boston had a 54-26 record in the regular season and finished in the second place of the East. In their latest matchup they saw a 3-game victory streak end with a road loss against the Cavs in game 3 with a 116-86 score. Cleveland had a 50-32 record in the regular season and finished in the fourth place of the East. In their latest matchup they ended a 2-game losing skid with a big home win against the Celtics in game 3 with a 116-86 score. 

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Celtics are led in scoring by Jayson Tatum with 18.1 ppg. The rookie also adds 4.3 rebounds per game, while Jaylen Brown follows with 17.3 ppg and 4.9 rebounds. Terry Rozier adds 17.1 ppg, 5.4 rebounds and a team-best 5.4 assists per game. Cavs are led in scoring by LeBron James with 32.9 ppg, adding 8.9 rebounds and a team-best 9.4 assists per game. He is followed by Kevin Love with 15.3 ppg and a team-best 10.6 rebounds per game, while Kyle Korver adds 10.4 ppg.

In their six previous meetings earlier this season both teams have split wins and Cavaliers have won both home games. Cleveland have a 35-13 home record, while Boston are 28-18 on the road. Boston have a better offense with 103.3 ppg to Cleveland’s 102.2, while those two teams have the second and third-best defense in the playoffs, allowing 101.5 and 101.6 ppg. Cleveland have a better accuracy from the field, shooting with 46% to Boston’s 44.6%, while Boston have a better accuracy from behind the arc, shooting with 35.3% to Cleveland’s 34.9%. Boston grab more rebounds (42.5 to 39.5), dish more assists (21.4 to 19.7) and commit fewer turnovers (12.1 to 12.4). Cavaliers now have the momentum after that huge game 3 wins and expect them to win once again at home tonight.

Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game 4 Prediction: Cleveland Cavaliers -6.5 (-109)