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Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers tips, NBA playoff odds

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The No. 1 seed Boston Celtics will face the No. 4 seed Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the NBA playoffs.

Game 1 of the best-of-seven series is scheduled for Tuesday at 6 p.m. in Boston (TNT). The Celtics won the regular season 2-1.

Boston advanced through the first round with a 4-1 series victory over the No. 8 Miami Heat. Cleveland advanced with a 4-3 series win over the No. 5 Orlando Magic.

Here's a look at how the second-round clash is expected to play out:

First Round Pick: Celtics vs. Heat | Knicks vs. 76ers | Bucks vs Pacers | Cavaliers vs Magic | Thunder vs. Pelicans | Nuggets vs Lakers | Timberwolves vs. Suns | Clippers vs. Mavericks

Second Round Pick: Thunder vs. Mavericks | Nuggets vs. Timberwolves | Celtics vs. Cavaliers | Knicks vs. Pacers

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The Oklahoman: Boston, 4-1

Justin Martinez writes: “There is a possibility that neither team will be at full strength in this series. Boston's Kristaps Porzingis (calf) is likely to miss the entire round and Cleveland's Jarrett Allen (ribs) has missed the last three games. But whatever.” Because of the injuries, the Celtics are likely to be the overwhelming favorite because they can throw defensive specialists like Jrue Holiday and Derrick White over Donovan Mitchell. They also have the more reliable offense, which ranks second in the NBA with Jayson Tatum leading the way. The Celtics should take care of business without too much trouble.

DraftKings: Boston (-1200) is the favorite to win the second-round playoff series against Cleveland

Boston is a -1200 favorite to beat Cleveland in the second round of the playoffs.

  • Series winner: Boston -1200 | Cleveland +850
  • Victory in 4: Boston +190 | Cleveland +9000
  • Win in 5: Boston +210 | Cleveland +6500
  • Win in 6: Boston +425 | Cleveland +1900
  • Win in 7: Boston +600 | Cleveland +2200

BetMGM: Boston (-10.5) is the favorite to beat Cleveland in Game 1

Boston is the 10.5-point favorite to win Tuesday's first game.

  • About under: 208.5
  • Money line: Boston -600 | Cleveland +425

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Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA playoff series schedule

  • Game 1: Tuesday, 6 p.m. in Boston (TNT)
  • Game 2: 6 p.m. Thursday in Boston (ESPN)
  • Game 3: 7:30 p.m. Saturday in Cleveland (ABC)
  • Game 4: TBD, Monday, May 13, in Cleveland (TNT)
  • Game 5 (if necessary): TBD Wednesday, May 15, in Boston (TNT)
  • Game 6 (if necessary): TBD Friday, May 17, in Cleveland (ESPN)
  • Game 7 (if necessary): TBD Sunday, May 19, in Boston

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