The Boston Celtics aim for another quick series when they face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Boston, the No. 1 seed in the East and the NBA title favorite, needed just five games to eliminate the Miami Heat in the opening round. The latest odds expect another comfortable victory, with the Celtics -1400 favorites to win the series and double-digit favorites in Game 1.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off a seven-game series victory over the Orlando Magic. It marked the team's first playoff series win since LeBron James left the franchise for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Here's a look at the NBA playoff odds and my Game 1 prediction:'
Celtics vs. Cavaliers: Game 1 Odds
- Cavaliers moneyline: +425
- Celtics moneyline: -600
- Spread: Celtics -11.5
- Over/Under: 208.5
- Series price: Celtics (-1400), Cavaliers (+800)