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

By Kyrone Jones, NBA Analyst | Published: 1 month ago | Last Updated: Mar 8, 11:40 | 6 min read

Boston Celtics

Basketball NBA

Cleveland Cavaliers

Prediction
SGP Picks
Odds
Team Stats
Player Stats
Player Props
Team News
Lineups
Injuries
Rosters
Standings

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.

Under 224.5 Has to Be the Best Bet

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.

Celtics Have Won 7 of Previous 10 H2H Matchups

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	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W

View Full Standings

Boston Celtics – Last 10 Games

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.

Cleveland Cavaliers – Last 10 Games

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.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics lineup: Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Sam Hauser, Neemias Queta.

Cleveland Cavaliers lineup: James Harden, Evan Mobley, Sam Merrill, Dean Wade, Donovan Mitchell.

Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Picks

Be fully equipped for Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers with our betting guide, offering a key match prediction, a correct score recommendation, top player prop picks 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.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

There’s the chance to boost your odds about an Under pick. The Match Result & Total lines provide a prime opportunity to squeeze more juice by predicting the winner too.

Thinking of betting? Browse our detailed guide for the best current offers, including free bets and the latest bonuses.

Our Game Prediction

Under 224.5 Points @ -114 Bet Now

BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Disclosure: This preview contains affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. T&Cs apply. We only recommend licensed and regulated operators. See our Editorial Policy. Pick odds and lines reflect the price available at the time of publication (Mar 7, 19:02). Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Published 19:02, 07 March 2026

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jaylen Brown Over 4.5 Assists +106

Jaylen Brown (Celtics) has totaled Over 4.5 assists in 4 of the past 4 games. Using this stat, we can therefore back him at +106 when it comes to a Player Assists wager and hope that Overs comes in.

Latest Jaylen Brown Player Prop Odds

Points

Assists

Rebounds

Jaylon Tyson Under 5.5 Rebounds -154

Jaylon Tyson (Cavs) has failed to cover the Under 5.5 line in 8 of the past 10 games. We think that he will fail to cover the line and this Player Rebounds wager can be backed at -154.

Latest Jaylon Tyson Player Prop Odds

Points

Assists

Rebounds

Pick odds and lines correct at publication. Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 223.5

Spread Cavaliers -1

Player Assists Jaylen Brown Over 4.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Under 223.5, Cavs -1 and Jaylen Brown (Celtics) to have Over 4.5 assists.

A same game parlay allows basketball bettors to place a multiple wager on the same game. You can go through the available betting lines and choose the outcomes that you think will happen. The odds for each selection are then combined together.

Bet Boosts

Pick odds and lines correct at publication. Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Correct Score Prediction

Celtics

107 - 112 Cavaliers logo

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.

T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

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.

Books Struggling to Separate Teams

When you consider the latest Moneyline odds, you can find Cleveland Cavaliers at -112 whereas Boston Celtics are -104. If you want to know the probability of the road team winning this NBA game, it’s 51% according to the most popular sportsbooks.

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.

If you’re planning to place a basketball bet, visit the best betting sites and check out the hundreds of available team props and game lines. Find the lines which are the most attractive.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Point Spread

Total Points

Donovan Mitchell Favorite to Score the Most Points

In terms of scoring most points, favorite Donovan Mitchell is available at -112 to rack up Over 25.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -122 is available.

Player Points

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

James Harden (Cavaliers)

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

View More View Less

Player Assists

James Harden (Cavaliers)

Derrick White (Celtics)

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

View More View Less

Player Rebounds

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Neemias Queta (Celtics)

Jayson Tatum (Celtics)

Jaylen Brown (Celtics)

View More View Less

Micro Betting

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.

Live market odds and lines updated regularly. All odds subject to change. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Best Betting Offers

Rocket Arena

Cavs Keep Cashing In at Home

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

Last 5 & H2H

All
Home
Away

Last 5 Games

Celtics

NBA: 07/03 Mavericks 100 Celtics120
NBA: 05/03 Hornets 118 Celtics89
NBA: 03/03 Celtics 108 Bucks81
NBA: 02/03 76ers 98 Celtics114
NBA: 28/02 Nets 111 Celtics148

Cavaliers

NBA: 04/03 Pistons 109 Cavaliers113
NBA: 01/03 Cavaliers 106 Nets102
NBA: 28/02 Cavaliers 119 Pistons122
NBA: 26/02 Cavaliers 116 Bucks118
NBA: 25/02 Knicks 94 Cavaliers109

Head to Head

Celtics vs Cavaliers

NBA: 01/12 2025 Celtics 117 Cavaliers 115
NBA: 30/10 2025 Cavaliers 105 Celtics 125
NBA: 01/03 2025 Cavaliers 123 Celtics 116
NBA: 05/02 2025 Celtics 112 Cavaliers 105
NBA: 02/12 2024 Celtics 111 Cavaliers 115
NBA: 20/11 2024 Cavaliers 117 Celtics 120
NBA: 16/05 2024 Cavaliers 98 Celtics 113
NBA: 14/05 2024 Celtics 109 Cavaliers 102
NBA: 12/05 2024 Celtics 106 Cavaliers 93
NBA: 10/05 2024 Cavaliers 118 Celtics 94

Team Stats

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

Team News

Boston Celtics Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Derrick White	61	34.22	1060	348	17.4	5.7	2.9	4.4	1.5	1.2
Jaylen Brown	56	34.24	1612	283	28.8	5.1	2.1	7.2	0.4	1.0
Payton Pritchard	62	32.45	1045	331	16.9	5.3	2.6	4.1	0.1	0.8

Nikola Vucevic	60	29	935	203	15.6	3.4	1.6	8.6	0.7	0.6
Jayson Tatum	1	27.2	15	7	15.0	7.0	3.0	12.0	-	1.0
Neemias Queta	59	24.79	593	86	10.1	1.5	-	8.4	1.3	0.9
Sam Hauser	60	24.48	551	89	9.2	1.5	2.6	3.9	0.3	0.5
Jordan Walsh	56	17.58	299	42	5.3	0.8	0.7	4.2	0.4	0.7
Baylor Scheierman	58	16.3	265	71	4.6	1.2	1.0	3.1	0.1	0.6
Hugo Gonzalez	58	15.66	245	35	4.2	0.6	0.6	3.6	0.3	0.6
Luka Garza	53	15.53	385	50	7.3	0.9	0.7	4.0	0.5	0.4
Ron Harper Jr.	18	10.71	55	12	3.1	0.7	0.8	1.7	0.4	0.2
Chris Boucher	9	10.47	21	3	2.3	0.3	0.2	2.0	0.8	0.6
Amari Williams	17	6.94	22	7	1.3	0.4	-	1.8	0.5	0.1
Dalano Banton	5	5.04	10	4	2.0	0.8	-	0.2	0.2	0.2
John Tonje	3	3.67	2	1	0.7	0.3	-	0.7	-	-
Max Shulga	2	1.8	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
James Harden	53	35.02	1290	429	24.3	8.1	3.0	4.9	0.4	1.2
Donovan Mitchell	55	33.46	1570	320	28.5	5.8	3.5	4.5	0.3	1.6
Evan Mobley	48	32.61	847	181	17.6	3.8	1.2	8.7	1.8	0.9

Jaylon Tyson	58	27.71	788	129	13.6	2.2	2.1	5.3	0.4	0.8
Jarrett Allen	51	27.54	779	97	15.3	1.9	0.0	8.5	0.9	1.0
Dennis Schroeder	52	25.86	639	268	12.3	5.2	1.3	2.9	0.2	0.9
Sam Merrill	39	25.79	512	85	13.1	2.2	3.4	2.2	0.2	0.6
Dean Wade	48	22.64	278	78	5.8	1.6	1.2	4.2	0.4	0.8
Keon Ellis	54	18.71	308	47	5.7	0.9	1.2	1.6	0.7	1.2
Craig Porter	55	18	253	192	4.6	3.5	0.6	3.4	0.7	1.0
Nae'Qwan Tomlin	50	16.07	298	42	6.0	0.8	0.4	2.9	0.6	0.7
Larry Nance Jr.	27	12.67	89	26	3.3	1.0	0.6	2.6	0.1	0.6
Thomas Bryant	45	10.77	248	28	5.5	0.6	0.7	3.0	0.4	0.3
Tyrese Proctor	42	10.38	201	55	4.8	1.3	0.9	1.0	-	0.5
Luke Travers	12	8.59	28	9	2.3	0.8	0.1	2.0	0.3	0.6
Emanuel Miller	5	6.62	15	4	3.0	0.8	0.4	0.6	-	0.4
Tristan Enaruna	4	5.88	8	2	2.0	0.5	-	1.8	-	-
Chris Livingston	3	5.8	9	1	3.0	0.3	-	1.0	-	0.3
Riley Minix	3	2.77	9	1	3.0	0.3	0.3	0.7	-	0.3
Darius Brown	1	2.7	-	-	-	-	-	1.0	-	-

Injuries & Suspensions

Boston Celtics Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Starting Lineups

Cleveland Cavaliers Confirmed Lineup

1 James Harden

4 Evan Mobley

5 Sam Merrill

32 Dean Wade

45 Donovan Mitchell

Boston Celtics Confirmed Lineup

0 Jayson Tatum

7 Jaylen Brown

9 Derrick White

30 Sam Hauser

88 Neemias Queta

Previous Boston Celtics Lineups

06 Mar NBA

Mavericks 100-120 Celtics

Confirmed Lineups

04 Mar NBA

Hornets 118-89 Celtics

Confirmed Lineups

02 Mar NBA

Celtics 108-81 Bucks

Confirmed Lineups

01 Mar NBA

76ers 98-114 Celtics

Confirmed Lineups

27 Feb NBA

Nets 111-148 Celtics

Confirmed Lineups

25 Feb NBA

Celtics 84-103 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

24 Feb NBA

Celtics 97-81 Suns

Confirmed Lineups

22 Feb NBA

Celtics 111-89 Lakers

Confirmed Lineups

19 Feb NBA

Celtics 121-110 Warriors

Confirmed Lineups

11 Feb NBA

Bulls 105-124 Celtics

Confirmed Lineups

Previous Cleveland Cavaliers Lineups

03 Mar NBA

Pistons 109-113 Cavaliers

Confirmed Lineups

01 Mar NBA

Cavaliers 106-102 Nets

Confirmed Lineups

27 Feb NBA

Cavaliers 119-122 Pistons

Confirmed Lineups

25 Feb NBA

Cavaliers 116-118 Bucks

Confirmed Lineups

24 Feb NBA

Knicks 94-109 Cavaliers

Confirmed Lineups

22 Feb NBA

Cavaliers 113-121 Thunder

Confirmed Lineups

20 Feb NBA

Cavaliers 118-113 Hornets

Confirmed Lineups

19 Feb NBA

Nets 84-112 Cavaliers

Confirmed Lineups

11 Feb NBA

Wizards 113-138 Cavaliers

Confirmed Lineups

09 Feb NBA

Cavaliers 119-117 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

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

Expert Analysis by Kyrone Jones

NBA Analyst

About the Analyst

Our basketball previews are produced by a specialised team of analysts, former odds compilers and sports journalists. Picks are research-driven and reviewed for accuracy and editorial consistency under the oversight of our basketball panel and Editor-in-Chief.

View Profile & Track Record

NBA Predictions Methodology

Our NBA analysis focuses on efficiency, pace and player performance ratings. We combine player availability, schedule context, lineup data and market movement with metrics such as Offensive Rating (ORTG), Defensive Rating (DRTG), Net Rating and Effective Field Goal Percentage (eFG%) to assess overall team strength, fatigue analysis and find value in high-paced games.

Full Methodology & Data Sources

Where to Bet

Betting sites, prediction market platforms and social betting sites referenced have been independently reviewed under our published review methodology, which evaluates betting lines, odds and market depth, event contracts and pricing, licensing and security, payment processes, withdrawal reliability, responsible gambling tools and additional platform criteria relevant to user experience and regulatory standards.

Read our BetMGM Analyst Review

Transparency & Safety

This preview was last updated on Mar 8, 11:40 to reflect the latest team news, injury reports, starting lineups, player rotations, rest and travel factors, key performance metrics and odds movement.

All analysis is produced by professional analysts and reviewed by our Basketball Editorial Betting Panel for accuracy and consistency.

Historical performance for our game predictions is tracked and updated regularly for transparency.

Important: Betting should be treated as entertainment and involves risk. Past results are not indicative of future performance. Only wager what you can afford to lose.

18+ (or legal age). If gambling is causing harm or distress, support is available. Visit our Gamble Responsibly hub for safer gambling tools, self-exclusion options and local helplines.
Editorial Policy | Disclaimer

NBA Predictions

Thursday NBA