Cavaliers Face Celtics in Game 1 of Eastern Conference Semifinals
Cleveland Looks to Upset Boston
Dimers' Predictive Analytics Gives Celtics 81% Chance of Victory
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics will meet for Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series on Monday night. The Celtics are heavily favored in the series, with DraftKings Sportsbook odds giving them a 320 to 260 edge over the Cavaliers. Dimers' predictive analytics model also gives Boston an 81% chance of beating Cleveland in Game 1.
The Cavaliers are coming off a dramatic Game 7 win over the Brooklyn Nets, but they will face a much tougher challenge against the Celtics. Boston has been one of the best teams in the NBA all season long, and they have a lot of experience in the playoffs. The Celtics also have a 2-0 record against the Cavaliers this season, winning by an average of 80 points per game.
The Cavaliers will need to play their best game of the season to upset the Celtics in Game 1. They will need to get off to a good start and avoid falling into an early hole. The Cavaliers will also need to make some shots from three-point range, as the Celtics have one of the best defenses in the NBA.
The Celtics are looking to take a 1-0 lead in the series on Monday night. They will be confident in their chances of winning, but they know that the Cavaliers are a dangerous team. The Celtics will need to play their best game of the season to avoid an upset in Game 1.
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