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NBA Betting Preview: Celtics vs Cavaliers

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

The Celtics and the Cavaliers are unlikely to reach the 224.5 points line in our opinion. Therefore, chance an Under bet at -114 and hope the teams don’t reach that number.

Boston Celtics claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 120-100 win occurred against Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden. Jaylen Brown poured in 24 points, with Derrick White contributing 20 and Payton Pritchard adding 18.

Cleveland Cavaliers were winners last time out. Their 113-109 victory against Detroit Pistons at Rocket Arena was their seventh straight home triumph. Offensively, Jaylon Tyson led the charge with 22, while Evan Mobley contributed 18 and James Harden 18.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Celtics have won the last two meetings against the Cavs. They triumphed 125-105 at TD Garden and then 117-115 at Rocket Arena. It’s been seven Celtics wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	42	21	0.667	114.5	107	7.5	21-10	21-11	9-5	27-14	8-2	1W
Cavaliers	39	24	0.619	119.1	114.9	4.2	21-11	18-13	8-5	25-15	7-3	2W

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8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. The Celtics are averaging 111.6 points, 51.6 rebounds, 27.9 assists, 5.7 steals and 6.7 blocks while shooting 46.5% from the field and 80.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 99.6 points and 39.2 rebounds per matchup.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 20.1 points, Neemias Queta 7.7 rebounds and Derrick White 6.7 assists along with 3.0 (36.1%) 3-pointers made.

The Cavs have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 116.3 points, 43.4 rebounds, 26.9 assists, 8.5 steals and 5.6 blocks per game while shooting 48.2% from the field and 76.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 109.3 points and 42.3 rebounds.

Jarrett Allen is averaging 19.4 points and 9.8 rebounds, James Harden 6.3 assists and Sam Merrill 3.4 (49.3%) 3-pointers.

Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Picks

We dive into the top Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers betting angles, including our main match prediction, best correct score play and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We’re not convinced these NBA opponents are cumulatively going to produce enough points in relation to the total line. Therefore, we’re aiming to go Under 224.5 at -114.

Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our basketball picks are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date NBA stats playing a key role before any selections are locked in.

Key Celtics vs Cavaliers stats:

• The 224.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Celtics games.
• The 224.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Celtics games.
• The 224.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Celtics games.
• The 224.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Cavs games at home.

Under 224.5 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Celtics 107 - 112 Cavaliers

Should you wish to go for a speculative wager, try the Cavaliers to win 112-107 on the correct score lines. This should be a fun bet which could potentially yield a big return.

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Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics both have Moneyline odds of -108. It’s therefore regarded as a coin toss by the leading NBA sportsbooks, with the implied probability being exactly the same.

There is a spread of 1 and total points has a line of 223.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. Those that want to back Under 223.5 can find odds of -110 available.

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Moneyline

Celtics

-108

Cavaliers

-108

Point Spread

Celtics +1

-110

Cavaliers -1

-110

Total Points

Under 223.5

-110

Over 223.5

-110

Prop betting is very popular, with bettors looking to wager on player props such as Points, Assists, Rebounds, Steals and Three-Pointers. It’s a great way of betting on individual player performance and the gambling sites will provide lots of options.

There are some exciting basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

The Cavaliers have strung together seven in a row at Rocket Arena. They have gone 8-2 across their last 10 home games, averaging 120.00 points on offense and surrendering 110.80 on defense.

The Celtics are 7-3 in their last 10 games on the road, putting up 108.90 points on average and giving up 100.10.

When the teams last met at Rocket Arena, the Celtics beat the Cavs 117-115. In the last 10 head-to-head meetings at Rocket Arena, each team has earned five victories.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O224.5	U224.5
Cleveland Cavaliers Home Stats		8-2	230.80	120.00	110.80	6	4
Boston Celtics Away Stats		7-3	209.00	108.90	100.10	3	7

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O224.5 = Games Over 224.5 Points
• U224.5 = Games Under 224.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Celtics Stats

Cleveland Cavaliers Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +1 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -1 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -1 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 211.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 209.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 224.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 224.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 111.60 pts and allowed 99.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 108.90 pts and allowed 100.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 225.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 230.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 224.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 224.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 116.30 pts and allowed 109.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 120.00 pts and allowed 110.80 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 25.70 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.80 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 12.80 (80%)
• Rebounds: Total 51.6, Offensive 13.40, Defensive 38.20
• Assists: 27.90
• Blocks: 6.70
• Steals: 5.70
• Turnovers : 11.90
• Personal Fouls: 14.90

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 25.10 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.80 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 11.30 (78.47%)
• Rebounds: Total 49.5, Offensive 13.30, Defensive 36.20
• Assists: 26.70
• Blocks: 5.60
• Steals: 6.60
• Turnovers : 10.80
• Personal Fouls: 17.20

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.60 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.40 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.90 (76.56%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.4, Offensive 11.80, Defensive 31.60
• Assists: 26.90
• Blocks: 5.60
• Steals: 8.50
• Turnovers : 13.90
• Personal Fouls: 19.30

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.20 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.90 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.90 (78.66%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.3, Offensive 11.80, Defensive 32.50
• Assists: 27.60
• Blocks: 5.10
• Steals: 8.60
• Turnovers : 12.60
• Personal Fouls: 17.10

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
Celtics	42	21	0.667	114.5	107	7.5	21-10	21-11	9-5	27-14	8-2	1W
Knicks	41	23	0.641	117.2	110.6	6.6	23-9	18-14	11-3	27-15	7-3	1W
Raptors	35	27	0.565	113.5	112	1.5	16-16	19-11	4-10	27-16	5-5	2L
76ers	34	28	0.548	115.8	115.9	-0.1	17-16	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	1W
Nets	15	47	0.242	106.9	115.7	-8.8	8-22	7-25	3-10	11-28	0-10	10L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	45	16	0.738	117	109.6	7.4	24-7	21-9	10-4	30-8	7-3	2L
Cavaliers	39	24	0.619	119.1	114.9	4.2	21-11	18-13	8-5	25-15	7-3	2W
Bucks	26	35	0.426	111.4	115.8	-4.4	14-16	12-19	8-5	19-23	5-5	4L
Bulls	26	37	0.413	115.5	119.7	-4.2	16-18	10-19	4-10	17-26	2-8	1W
Pacers	15	48	0.238	111.4	119.9	-8.5	10-22	5-26	3-9	11-30	2-8	8L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	34	28	0.548	114.8	114	0.8	20-12	14-16	7-5	20-19	6-4	3W
Heat	35	29	0.547	120.1	116.6	3.5	20-11	15-18	6-5	19-18	7-3	4W
Hawks	32	31	0.508	117.6	117.3	0.3	14-16	18-15	7-6	18-21	6-4	5W
Hornets	32	32	0.5	116.2	112.5	3.7	14-17	18-15	9-5	20-22	7-3	1L
Wizards	16	46	0.258	112.2	123	-10.8	11-22	5-24	2-10	11-28	2-8	7L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	49	15	0.766	118.9	107.8	11.1	25-7	24-8	9-3	34-9	8-2	4W
Timberwolves	40	24	0.625	118.6	114.5	4.1	22-12	18-12	8-5	24-17	8-2	1L
Nuggets	39	25	0.609	120.2	116.5	3.7	17-13	22-12	6-4	23-13	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	30	34	0.469	115.1	118.1	-3	16-15	14-19	5-7	23-19	4-6	1L
Jazz	19	44	0.302	117.7	125.2	-7.5	11-21	8-23	1-10	10-30	3-7	1W

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	38	25	0.603	116	115.3	0.7	19-12	19-13	8-7	26-16	6-4	1W
Suns	36	27	0.571	112.1	111.2	0.9	21-13	15-14	10-6	25-18	5-5	1W
Warriors	32	30	0.516	115.3	114.1	1.2	19-13	13-17	6-6	22-19	4-6	1W
Clippers	30	32	0.484	112.4	112.1	0.3	16-13	14-19	8-5	19-19	5-5	1L
Kings	14	50	0.219	110.4	121.3	-10.9	9-22	5-28	2-10	10-34	2-8	3L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	46	17	0.73	118.2	111.4	6.8	23-6	23-11	10-3	27-13	9-1	3W
Rockets	39	23	0.629	114.5	109.3	5.2	21-8	18-15	6-5	22-17	6-4	1W
Grizzlies	23	38	0.377	115.6	117.7	-2.1	12-18	11-20	6-6	18-25	3-7	2L
Mavericks	21	42	0.333	113.3	117.7	-4.4	14-19	7-23	3-10	11-29	2-8	6L
Pelicans	20	45	0.308	115.2	120.2	-5	11-21	9-24	6-7	13-29	5-5	1L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	45	16	0.738	117	109.6	7.4	24-7	21-9	10-4	30-8	7-3	2L
Celtics	42	21	0.667	114.5	107	7.5	21-10	21-11	9-5	27-14	8-2	1W
Knicks	41	23	0.641	117.2	110.6	6.6	23-9	18-14	11-3	27-15	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	39	24	0.619	119.1	114.9	4.2	21-11	18-13	8-5	25-15	7-3	2W
Raptors	35	27	0.565	113.5	112	1.5	16-16	19-11	4-10	27-16	5-5	2L
Magic	34	28	0.548	114.8	114	0.8	20-12	14-16	7-5	20-19	6-4	3W
76ers	34	28	0.548	115.8	115.9	-0.1	17-16	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	1W
Heat	35	29	0.547	120.1	116.6	3.5	20-11	15-18	6-5	19-18	7-3	4W
Hawks	32	31	0.508	117.6	117.3	0.3	14-16	18-15	7-6	18-21	6-4	5W
Hornets	32	32	0.5	116.2	112.5	3.7	14-17	18-15	9-5	20-22	7-3	1L
Bucks	26	35	0.426	111.4	115.8	-4.4	14-16	12-19	8-5	19-23	5-5	4L
Bulls	26	37	0.413	115.5	119.7	-4.2	16-18	10-19	4-10	17-26	2-8	1W
Wizards	16	46	0.258	112.2	123	-10.8	11-22	5-24	2-10	11-28	2-8	7L
Nets	15	47	0.242	106.9	115.7	-8.8	8-22	7-25	3-10	11-28	0-10	10L
Pacers	15	48	0.238	111.4	119.9	-8.5	10-22	5-26	3-9	11-30	2-8	8L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	49	15	0.766	118.9	107.8	11.1	25-7	24-8	9-3	34-9	8-2	4W
Spurs	46	17	0.73	118.2	111.4	6.8	23-6	23-11	10-3	27-13	9-1	3W
Rockets	39	23	0.629	114.5	109.3	5.2	21-8	18-15	6-5	22-17	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	40	24	0.625	118.6	114.5	4.1	22-12	18-12	8-5	24-17	8-2	1L
Nuggets	39	25	0.609	120.2	116.5	3.7	17-13	22-12	6-4	23-13	5-5	1L
Lakers	38	25	0.603	116	115.3	0.7	19-12	19-13	8-7	26-16	6-4	1W
Suns	36	27	0.571	112.1	111.2	0.9	21-13	15-14	10-6	25-18	5-5	1W
Warriors	32	30	0.516	115.3	114.1	1.2	19-13	13-17	6-6	22-19	4-6	1W
Clippers	30	32	0.484	112.4	112.1	0.3	16-13	14-19	8-5	19-19	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	30	34	0.469	115.1	118.1	-3	16-15	14-19	5-7	23-19	4-6	1L
Grizzlies	23	38	0.377	115.6	117.7	-2.1	12-18	11-20	6-6	18-25	3-7	2L
Mavericks	21	42	0.333	113.3	117.7	-4.4	14-19	7-23	3-10	11-29	2-8	6L
Pelicans	20	45	0.308	115.2	120.2	-5	11-21	9-24	6-7	13-29	5-5	1L
Jazz	19	44	0.302	117.7	125.2	-7.5	11-21	8-23	1-10	10-30	3-7	1W
Kings	14	50	0.219	110.4	121.3	-10.9	9-22	5-28	2-10	10-34	2-8	3L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	49	15	0.766	118.9	107.8	11.1	25-7	24-8	9-3	34-9	8-2	4W
Pistons	45	16	0.738	117	109.6	7.4	24-7	21-9	10-4	30-8	7-3	2L
Spurs	46	17	0.73	118.2	111.4	6.8	23-6	23-11	10-3	27-13	9-1	3W
Celtics	42	21	0.667	114.5	107	7.5	21-10	21-11	9-5	27-14	8-2	1W
Knicks	41	23	0.641	117.2	110.6	6.6	23-9	18-14	11-3	27-15	7-3	1W
Rockets	39	23	0.629	114.5	109.3	5.2	21-8	18-15	6-5	22-17	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	40	24	0.625	118.6	114.5	4.1	22-12	18-12	8-5	24-17	8-2	1L
Cavaliers	39	24	0.619	119.1	114.9	4.2	21-11	18-13	8-5	25-15	7-3	2W
Nuggets	39	25	0.609	120.2	116.5	3.7	17-13	22-12	6-4	23-13	5-5	1L
Lakers	38	25	0.603	116	115.3	0.7	19-12	19-13	8-7	26-16	6-4	1W
Suns	36	27	0.571	112.1	111.2	0.9	21-13	15-14	10-6	25-18	5-5	1W
Raptors	35	27	0.565	113.5	112	1.5	16-16	19-11	4-10	27-16	5-5	2L
Magic	34	28	0.548	114.8	114	0.8	20-12	14-16	7-5	20-19	6-4	3W
76ers	34	28	0.548	115.8	115.9	-0.1	17-16	17-12	8-7	21-20	4-6	1W
Heat	35	29	0.547	120.1	116.6	3.5	20-11	15-18	6-5	19-18	7-3	4W
Warriors	32	30	0.516	115.3	114.1	1.2	19-13	13-17	6-6	22-19	4-6	1W
Hawks	32	31	0.508	117.6	117.3	0.3	14-16	18-15	7-6	18-21	6-4	5W
Hornets	32	32	0.5	116.2	112.5	3.7	14-17	18-15	9-5	20-22	7-3	1L
Clippers	30	32	0.484	112.4	112.1	0.3	16-13	14-19	8-5	19-19	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	30	34	0.469	115.1	118.1	-3	16-15	14-19	5-7	23-19	4-6	1L
Bucks	26	35	0.426	111.4	115.8	-4.4	14-16	12-19	8-5	19-23	5-5	4L
Bulls	26	37	0.413	115.5	119.7	-4.2	16-18	10-19	4-10	17-26	2-8	1W
Grizzlies	23	38	0.377	115.6	117.7	-2.1	12-18	11-20	6-6	18-25	3-7	2L
Mavericks	21	42	0.333	113.3	117.7	-4.4	14-19	7-23	3-10	11-29	2-8	6L
Pelicans	20	45	0.308	115.2	120.2	-5	11-21	9-24	6-7	13-29	5-5	1L
Jazz	19	44	0.302	117.7	125.2	-7.5	11-21	8-23	1-10	10-30	3-7	1W
Wizards	16	46	0.258	112.2	123	-10.8	11-22	5-24	2-10	11-28	2-8	7L
Nets	15	47	0.242	106.9	115.7	-8.8	8-22	7-25	3-10	11-28	0-10	10L
Pacers	15	48	0.238	111.4	119.9	-8.5	10-22	5-26	3-9	11-30	2-8	8L
Kings	14	50	0.219	110.4	121.3	-10.9	9-22	5-28	2-10	10-34	2-8	3L

• 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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