NBA Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game 6 Preview and Prediction

Date/Time:  05-25-2018, 20:30 EDT

Spread: Cleveland Cavaliers -7

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In game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals where the 2^nd Boston Celtics leading 3-2 wins after winning all of their home matches, the series moves to Cleveland as the 4^th Cavaliers are with their backs against the wall and trying to avoid elimination. In the previous game in Boston, the Celtics utilized the home court advantage once again and got away with the victory with a 96-83 score.

Boston had a 54-26 record in the regular season and finished in the second place of the Eastern Conference. In their latest matchup they ended a 2-game losing skid with a home victory against the Cavs in game 5 with a 96-83 score. Jayson Tatum leads the team in scoring with 18.4 ppg. The rookie also adds 4.3 rebounds per game, while Jaylen Brown follows with 17.8 ppg and 4.9 rebounds per game. Terry Rozier adds 16.5 ppg, 5.5 rebounds and a team-best 5.8 assists per game.

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Cleveland had a 50-32 record in the regular season and finished in the fourth place of the Eastern Conference. In their latest matchup they saw a 2-game victory streak end with a road loss by the Celtics in game 5 with a 96-83 score. LeBron James leads the team in scoring with 33.2 ppg. He also adds 8.8 rebounds and a team-best 8.8 assists per game, while Kevin Love follows with 14.8 ppg and a team-best 10.4 rebounds per game. Kyle Korver adds 10.4 ppg.

In their 8 previous meetings this season, each team has won four times. In Cleveland, the Cavs are 3-0 against the Celtics. Cleveland have a 36-13 home record so far, while Boston have a 28-19 road record. Boston have both a better offense with 102.8 ppg to Cleveland’s 101.6 and the second-best defense in the postseason, allowing 101, while Cleveland follow third with 101.3. Cleveland have a better accuracy from the field (46% to 43.9%), while Boston have a better accuracy from behind the arc (35% to 34.3%). Boston commit fewer turnovers (11.8 to 12.9), dish more assists (21.2 to 19.3) and grab more rebounds (42.3 to 39.9). Cavaliers have not lost at home by the Celtics this season and don’t expect them to do so in such a crucial match.

Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game 6 Prediction: Cleveland Cavaliers -7 (-108)