Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction

NBA Pick for May 7, 2024

By Peter Tran, May 7, 2024

Hoops fans and bettors alike will get a special treat Tuesday evening as the NBA's 4th seed Cleveland Cavaliers and No. 1 seed Boston Celtics square off in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series. The Celtics took the first two games in Cleveland and will look to take a commanding 3-0 lead when the series shifts to Boston for Games 3 and 4.

Jayson Tatum has been sensational for the Celtics in the playoffs, averaging 31.3 points, 8.3 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game. Jaylen Brown has also been a key contributor, averaging 24.7 points, 6.8 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game.

The Cavaliers have been led by Darius Garland, who is averaging 21.7 points and 8.5 assists per game in the playoffs. Evan Mobley has also been solid, averaging 17.8 points and 9.3 rebounds per game.

The Celtics are the heavy favorites to win Game 3, but the Cavaliers have shown that they can compete with anyone. This should be a close and entertaining game.