Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Sunday

NBA Betting Preview: Celtics vs Cavaliers

The Boston Celtics face the Cleveland Cavaliers in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

We’re not convinced that the Celtics and the Cavaliers are cumulatively going to produce enough points in relation to the total line. Therefore, we’re aiming to go Under 232.5 at -110.

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Boston Celtics suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 119-115 scoreline occurred on the road at Target Center against Minnesota Timberwolves. Jaylen Brown dropped 41 points, as Neemias Queta finished with 19 and Derrick White 16.

Cleveland Cavaliers have suffered defeat in their last two games. Most recently, a 130-123 scoreline occurred on the road at State Farm Arena against Atlanta Hawks. Donovan Mitchell registered 42 points, Evan Mobley had 20 points and 14 rebounds, while De'Andre Hunter scored 16 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Celtics who came out on top when they last played the Cavs. At TD Garden, a 125-105 win was recorded. In the past 10 games between the teams, the Celtics have won seven.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	12	8	0.6	119	115.5	3.5	8-3	4-5	5-0	10-7	5-5	2L
Celtics	10	9	0.526	114.8	110.7	4.1	6-4	4-5	2-4	7-6	6-4	1L

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The Celtics have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 116.1 points, 46.2 rebounds, 25.7 assists, 7.1 steals and 5.8 blocks while shooting 47.3% from the field and 75.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 111.9 points and 43.2 rebounds per matchup.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 29.9 points, Neemias Queta 8.0 rebounds and Derrick White 5.5 assists, while Payton Pritchard averages 3.4 (41.5%) 3-pointers made.

The Cavs have won 5 and lost 5 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 117.3 points, 45.7 rebounds, 26.5 assists, 8.1 steals and 5.9 blocks per game while shooting 46.0% from the field and 75.2% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 115.6 points and 44.6 rebounds.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 27.5 points, 5.0 assists and 3.5 (34.3%) 3-pointers made, while Evan Mobley has an average of 8.5 rebounds.

Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Picks

Prepare for Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, a correct score recommendation and a well-crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’ve identified a betting angle for this NBA contest on the totals. Our pick is Under 232.5 points which is currently available at odds of -110.

The NBA experts at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any basketball predictions. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our picks.

Key Celtics vs Cavaliers stats:

• The 232.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Celtics games on the road.
• The 232.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Celtics games on the road.
• The 232.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Cavs games at home.
• The 232.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Cavs games at home.
• The 232.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Cavs games.

Under 232.5 Probability

The best NBA sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our analysts have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics 111 - 114 Cavaliers

Don’t pass up the opportunity to have a speculative wager on the Cavaliers to land a 114-111 win. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams.

Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Cleveland Cavaliers are regarded as having a 75% chance of winning this NBA game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -303. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Boston Celtics are trading at +245.

The spread is 7.5 and the total points line is currently 233.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. Those who wager Under 233.5 can get -110.

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Moneyline

Celtics

+245

Cavaliers

-303

Point Spread

Celtics +7.5

-106

Cavaliers -7.5

-114

Total Points

Under 233.5

-110

Over 233.5

-110

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The Cavs are 7-3 in their last 10 home games, averaging 116.10 points on offense and surrendering 112.40 on defense.

The Celtics own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 road games, posting 106.90 points per contest while yielding 109.10.

The last time the Celtics faced the Cavs at Rocket Arena, they won 112-105. Across the last 10 head-to-head meetings at Rocket Arena, the Cavs have come out on top six times, with the Celtics having four wins.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O232.5	U232.5
Cleveland Cavaliers Home Stats		7-3	228.50	116.10	112.40	3	7
Boston Celtics Away Stats		4-6	216.00	106.90	109.10	2	8

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O232.5 = Games Over 232.5 Points
• U232.5 = Games Under 232.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Celtics Stats

Cleveland Cavaliers Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 228.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 216.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 232.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 232.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 116.10 pts and allowed 111.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 106.90 pts and allowed 109.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 232.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 228.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 232.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 232.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 117.30 pts and allowed 115.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 116.10 pts and allowed 112.40 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.30 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.70 (40%)
• Free Throws Made: 14.40 (75.79%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.2, Offensive 13.30, Defensive 32.90
• Assists: 25.70
• Blocks: 5.80
• Steals: 7.10
• Turnovers : 11.30
• Personal Fouls: 23.00

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 24.90 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.80 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 12.70 (71.75%)
• Rebounds: Total 44, Offensive 12.30, Defensive 31.70
• Assists: 22.60
• Blocks: 6.00
• Steals: 7.70
• Turnovers : 12.90
• Personal Fouls: 23.70

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.50 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.60 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.50 (75.2%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.7, Offensive 12.00, Defensive 33.70
• Assists: 26.50
• Blocks: 5.90
• Steals: 8.10
• Turnovers : 13.40
• Personal Fouls: 20.50

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.90 (59%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.90 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.60 (73.64%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.2, Offensive 10.90, Defensive 31.30
• Assists: 27.00
• Blocks: 6.50
• Steals: 7.70
• Turnovers : 13.80
• Personal Fouls: 21.90

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Raptors	14	6	0.7	118.8	112.8	6	7-2	7-4	3-1	13-3	9-1	1L
Knicks	12	6	0.667	120.7	114	6.7	9-1	3-5	3-0	9-6	7-3	3W
76ers	10	8	0.556	117.3	117.6	-0.3	5-5	5-3	5-2	9-8	5-5	1W
Celtics	10	9	0.526	114.8	110.7	4.1	6-4	4-5	2-4	7-6	6-4	1L
Nets	3	16	0.158	108.4	119.3	-10.9	0-9	3-7	1-7	3-13	2-8	4L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	16	4	0.8	119.8	114	5.8	8-2	8-2	4-2	12-4	8-2	1W
Cavaliers	12	8	0.6	119	115.5	3.5	8-3	4-5	5-0	10-7	5-5	2L
Bulls	9	10	0.474	119.9	123.1	-3.2	6-2	3-8	1-4	6-7	3-7	3L
Bucks	9	12	0.429	115.5	117.7	-2.2	6-6	3-6	2-3	7-8	2-8	1W
Pacers	4	16	0.2	109.8	118.6	-8.8	4-6	0-10	1-4	3-8	3-7	2W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Heat	13	7	0.65	123.6	118.2	5.4	9-2	4-5	2-1	8-4	7-3	1L
Hawks	12	8	0.6	117.8	115.7	2.1	4-4	8-4	3-1	6-6	7-3	1W
Magic	12	8	0.6	119.3	114.1	5.2	7-3	5-5	3-2	9-7	8-2	2W
Hornets	6	14	0.3	115.9	120.2	-4.3	5-6	1-8	1-4	5-9	3-7	2W
Wizards	2	16	0.111	112.4	127.7	-15.3	1-6	1-10	1-2	1-12	1-9	1L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	19	1	0.95	122.2	106.3	15.9	10-0	9-1	3-1	15-1	10-0	11W
Nuggets	14	5	0.737	124.8	115.1	9.7	6-3	8-2	2-1	12-4	7-3	1W
Timberwolves	11	8	0.579	118.8	114.2	4.6	6-3	5-5	3-3	6-7	6-4	1W
Trail Blazers	8	11	0.421	118.4	121.1	-2.7	3-5	5-6	3-2	7-8	3-7	1L
Jazz	6	12	0.333	118.6	125.2	-6.6	5-5	1-7	0-4	3-9	3-7	1W

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	14	4	0.778	118.9	115.1	3.8	6-2	8-2	2-1	11-3	8-2	6W
Suns	12	9	0.571	116.7	114	2.7	8-4	4-5	4-2	11-8	6-4	2L
Warriors	11	10	0.524	114.5	113.6	0.9	7-2	4-8	3-1	10-6	5-5	1W
Clippers	5	14	0.263	111.9	117.9	-6	3-6	2-8	1-4	4-8	2-8	3L
Kings	5	15	0.25	112	123.3	-11.3	3-6	2-9	1-3	4-13	2-8	2L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	12	4	0.75	121.1	110.4	10.7	5-2	7-2	2-1	5-3	8-2	2W
Spurs	13	5	0.722	119.2	112.9	6.3	8-2	5-3	5-0	8-5	7-3	2W
Grizzlies	8	12	0.4	113.3	117	-3.7	4-6	4-6	4-2	7-6	4-6	2W
Mavericks	5	15	0.25	110	116.2	-6.2	4-9	1-6	1-5	2-10	2-8	3L
Pelicans	3	17	0.15	110.7	121.6	-10.9	2-9	1-8	1-5	1-15	1-9	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	16	4	0.8	119.8	114	5.8	8-2	8-2	4-2	12-4	8-2	1W
Raptors	14	6	0.7	118.8	112.8	6	7-2	7-4	3-1	13-3	9-1	1L
Knicks	12	6	0.667	120.7	114	6.7	9-1	3-5	3-0	9-6	7-3	3W
Heat	13	7	0.65	123.6	118.2	5.4	9-2	4-5	2-1	8-4	7-3	1L
Hawks	12	8	0.6	117.8	115.7	2.1	4-4	8-4	3-1	6-6	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	12	8	0.6	119	115.5	3.5	8-3	4-5	5-0	10-7	5-5	2L
Magic	12	8	0.6	119.3	114.1	5.2	7-3	5-5	3-2	9-7	8-2	2W
76ers	10	8	0.556	117.3	117.6	-0.3	5-5	5-3	5-2	9-8	5-5	1W
Celtics	10	9	0.526	114.8	110.7	4.1	6-4	4-5	2-4	7-6	6-4	1L
Bulls	9	10	0.474	119.9	123.1	-3.2	6-2	3-8	1-4	6-7	3-7	3L
Bucks	9	12	0.429	115.5	117.7	-2.2	6-6	3-6	2-3	7-8	2-8	1W
Hornets	6	14	0.3	115.9	120.2	-4.3	5-6	1-8	1-4	5-9	3-7	2W
Pacers	4	16	0.2	109.8	118.6	-8.8	4-6	0-10	1-4	3-8	3-7	2W
Nets	3	16	0.158	108.4	119.3	-10.9	0-9	3-7	1-7	3-13	2-8	4L
Wizards	2	16	0.111	112.4	127.7	-15.3	1-6	1-10	1-2	1-12	1-9	1L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	19	1	0.95	122.2	106.3	15.9	10-0	9-1	3-1	15-1	10-0	11W
Lakers	14	4	0.778	118.9	115.1	3.8	6-2	8-2	2-1	11-3	8-2	6W
Rockets	12	4	0.75	121.1	110.4	10.7	5-2	7-2	2-1	5-3	8-2	2W
Spurs	13	5	0.722	119.2	112.9	6.3	8-2	5-3	5-0	8-5	7-3	2W
Nuggets	14	5	0.737	124.8	115.1	9.7	6-3	8-2	2-1	12-4	7-3	1W
Timberwolves	11	8	0.579	118.8	114.2	4.6	6-3	5-5	3-3	6-7	6-4	1W
Suns	12	9	0.571	116.7	114	2.7	8-4	4-5	4-2	11-8	6-4	2L
Warriors	11	10	0.524	114.5	113.6	0.9	7-2	4-8	3-1	10-6	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	8	11	0.421	118.4	121.1	-2.7	3-5	5-6	3-2	7-8	3-7	1L
Grizzlies	8	12	0.4	113.3	117	-3.7	4-6	4-6	4-2	7-6	4-6	2W
Jazz	6	12	0.333	118.6	125.2	-6.6	5-5	1-7	0-4	3-9	3-7	1W
Clippers	5	14	0.263	111.9	117.9	-6	3-6	2-8	1-4	4-8	2-8	3L
Kings	5	15	0.25	112	123.3	-11.3	3-6	2-9	1-3	4-13	2-8	2L
Mavericks	5	15	0.25	110	116.2	-6.2	4-9	1-6	1-5	2-10	2-8	3L
Pelicans	3	17	0.15	110.7	121.6	-10.9	2-9	1-8	1-5	1-15	1-9	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	19	1	0.95	122.2	106.3	15.9	10-0	9-1	3-1	15-1	10-0	11W
Pistons	16	4	0.8	119.8	114	5.8	8-2	8-2	4-2	12-4	8-2	1W
Lakers	14	4	0.778	118.9	115.1	3.8	6-2	8-2	2-1	11-3	8-2	6W
Rockets	12	4	0.75	121.1	110.4	10.7	5-2	7-2	2-1	5-3	8-2	2W
Nuggets	14	5	0.737	124.8	115.1	9.7	6-3	8-2	2-1	12-4	7-3	1W
Spurs	13	5	0.722	119.2	112.9	6.3	8-2	5-3	5-0	8-5	7-3	2W
Raptors	14	6	0.7	118.8	112.8	6	7-2	7-4	3-1	13-3	9-1	1L
Knicks	12	6	0.667	120.7	114	6.7	9-1	3-5	3-0	9-6	7-3	3W
Heat	13	7	0.65	123.6	118.2	5.4	9-2	4-5	2-1	8-4	7-3	1L
Hawks	12	8	0.6	117.8	115.7	2.1	4-4	8-4	3-1	6-6	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	12	8	0.6	119	115.5	3.5	8-3	4-5	5-0	10-7	5-5	2L
Magic	12	8	0.6	119.3	114.1	5.2	7-3	5-5	3-2	9-7	8-2	2W
Timberwolves	11	8	0.579	118.8	114.2	4.6	6-3	5-5	3-3	6-7	6-4	1W
Suns	12	9	0.571	116.7	114	2.7	8-4	4-5	4-2	11-8	6-4	2L
76ers	10	8	0.556	117.3	117.6	-0.3	5-5	5-3	5-2	9-8	5-5	1W
Celtics	10	9	0.526	114.8	110.7	4.1	6-4	4-5	2-4	7-6	6-4	1L
Warriors	11	10	0.524	114.5	113.6	0.9	7-2	4-8	3-1	10-6	5-5	1W
Bulls	9	10	0.474	119.9	123.1	-3.2	6-2	3-8	1-4	6-7	3-7	3L
Bucks	9	12	0.429	115.5	117.7	-2.2	6-6	3-6	2-3	7-8	2-8	1W
Trail Blazers	8	11	0.421	118.4	121.1	-2.7	3-5	5-6	3-2	7-8	3-7	1L
Grizzlies	8	12	0.4	113.3	117	-3.7	4-6	4-6	4-2	7-6	4-6	2W
Jazz	6	12	0.333	118.6	125.2	-6.6	5-5	1-7	0-4	3-9	3-7	1W
Hornets	6	14	0.3	115.9	120.2	-4.3	5-6	1-8	1-4	5-9	3-7	2W
Clippers	5	14	0.263	111.9	117.9	-6	3-6	2-8	1-4	4-8	2-8	3L
Mavericks	5	15	0.25	110	116.2	-6.2	4-9	1-6	1-5	2-10	2-8	3L
Kings	5	15	0.25	112	123.3	-11.3	3-6	2-9	1-3	4-13	2-8	2L
Pacers	4	16	0.2	109.8	118.6	-8.8	4-6	0-10	1-4	3-8	3-7	2W
Nets	3	16	0.158	108.4	119.3	-10.9	0-9	3-7	1-7	3-13	2-8	4L
Pelicans	3	17	0.15	110.7	121.6	-10.9	2-9	1-8	1-5	1-15	1-9	2L
Wizards	2	16	0.111	112.4	127.7	-15.3	1-6	1-10	1-2	1-12	1-9	1L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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