The Boston Celtics won the opener of the series against the Cleveland Cavaliers and look to take a commanding 2-0 lead on Thursday, and we're offering our top Cavaliers vs. Celtics player props based on the best NBA odds.
In explosive fashion, the Boston Celtics (64-18) won Game 1 against the Cleveland Cavaliers (48-34), reaffirming why they're the NBA Championship odds favorite.
The Celtics are a 13.5-point favorite across our best sports betting sites entering Game 2 on Thursday from TD Garden in Boston, Mass. Tip off is at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). While Jayson Tatum continues to lead the NBA Finals MVP odds, the C's haven't needed him to carry the offense with the way Derrick White has been playing.
Here are our best Cavaliers vs. Celtics player props and NBA picks (odds via our best NBA betting sites; Pick confidence is based on a 1-to-5-star scale).
Cavaliers vs. Celtics Game 2 player props
- Derrick White Over 3.5 made 3-pointers (-125 via DraftKings) ???
- Jrue Holiday Under 21.5 points + rebounds + assists (-104 via FanDuel) ???
- Evan Mobley Over 1.5 blocks (+102 via DraftKings) ????
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Cavaliers vs. Celtics prop bet predictions for Thursday
Did White drink the same potion that turned Jalen Brunson into the NBA's best player? Brunson's record-breaking play has been overshadowing White in the Eastern Conference, but he's been one of the most prolific scorers in the playoffs thus far.
Th e 29-year-old has gone from a 3-and-D stud to playing at an All-Star level for Boston through its first six playoff games. His 3-point shooting has been particularly awe-inspiring, and he's coming off a 7-for-12 performance from behind the arc in Game 1 against Cleveland. He's averaging 4.6 made threes on 9.3 attempts per game (49.4%) during the playoffs.
White has been so impressive that this prop is as short as -139 at our other best sportsbooks. That implies a 58.16% probability it hits, according to our odds calculator. But a $10 bet pays out $18 through our odds.
Best odds: -125 via DraftKings
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If Bill Belichick woke up one day and decided he wanted to coach in the NBA, he would want Jrue Holiday on his team. What do the Charlotte Hornets have to lose? They should probably hire Belichick.
While Holiday isn't putting up All-Star numbers, he's a high-end defender and basketball genius. There's a reason he's on Team USA this summer, which is the favorite by the men's Olympic basketball odds.
However, there are two reasons I don't think he hits this Over. His impact comes outside of the stat sheet, and the Celtics really just don't need him to put up numbers.
The Celtics are so deep that Holiday is averaging just 8.8 points, five rebounds, and four assists in the playoffs (17.8). These odds imply a 50.98% probability this prop hits, with a $10 bet cashing a $9.62 profit.
Best odds: -104 via FanDuel
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This line is an overreaction to Evan Mobley hitting the Under on 1.5 blocks against the Celtics in Game 1. His line has been set at 1.5 blocks for much of the playoffs, with odds as short as -175 against the Orlando Magic in Round 1.
The Celtics being as loaded as they are and ending the season as the least-blocked team clearly led to lengthened odds. But it's rare to see Mobley with plus-money odds on Over 1.5 blocks. He's averaging 2.8 blocks per game in the playoffs and has gone Over 1.5 in six of eight outings, including multiple five-block outings.
While these odds only imply a 49.50% probability that Mobley blocks two-plus shots, the profit would be $10.20 on a $10 bet if he does swat a few away like Dikembe Mutombo. Hopefully he does a finger wag, too.
Best odds: +102 via DraftKings
Cavaliers vs. Celtics Game 2 info & odds
- When: Thursday, May 9
- Tip-off: 7 p.m. ET
- Where: TD Garden, Boston, Mass.
- How to watch: ESPN
- Favorite: Celtics -13.5 (-110 via bet365)
Cavaliers-Celtics player props made Wednesday at 11:55 a.m. ET.
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