Cleveland Cavaliers
Basketball NBA TD Garden Wed 29 Oct 19:00
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  11. Standings
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NBA Betting Preview: Cavaliers vs Celtics

The Cleveland Cavaliers face the Boston Celtics in this NBA matchup at TD Garden, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Wednesday, October 29. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the official starting lineups.

Under 231.5 Has to Be the Best Bet

We’re not sure that the Cavaliers and the Celtics will reach a certain points threshold. Our prediction is to take the -115 that there are Under 231.5 points.

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Cavs Won 123-116 When Teams Last Met

Cleveland Cavaliers won their previous game 116-95. This road victory at Little Caesars Arena against Detroit Pistons was their third on the spin. Donovan Mitchell tallied 35 points, while Jarrett Allen put up 20 and Evan Mobley 15.

Boston Celtics triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where New Orleans Pelicans were beaten 122-90 at Smoothie King Center. Offensively, Anfernee Simons led the way, scoring 25, while Payton Pritchard added 18 and Luka Garza 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Cavs won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 123-116 triumph when facing the Celtics at TD Garden. The Celtics have won six of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics Cavaliers 3 1 0.75 119 112.8 6.2 1-0 2-1 2-0 3-1 3-1 3W
Celtics Celtics 1 3 0.25 111.5 107.8 3.7 0-1 1-2 0-2 0-3 1-3 1W
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Cleveland Cavaliers – Last 10 Games

5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Cavs are averaging 118.5 points, 44.0 rebounds, 23.0 assists, 9.8 steals and 4.1 blocks while shooting 45.8% from the field and 78.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 112.2 points and 42.4 rebounds per matchup.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 31.8 points and 4.0 assists, while Evan Mobley averages 8.1 rebounds and Sam Merrill 2.8 (44.4%) 3-pointers made.

Boston Celtics – Last 10 Games

The Celtics have won 3 and lost 7 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 107.7 points, 43.4 rebounds, 19.6 assists, 6.7 steals and 6.1 blocks per game while shooting 43.3% from the field and 77.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 106.5 points and 45.9 rebounds.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 23.2 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.6 assists, while Derrick White has an average of 3.7 (33.9%) 3-pointers made.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks

From our key match prediction to correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics betting tips covers it all.

Game Prediction

The -115 for Under 231.5 points to be scored in this NBA game looks like great value. Our pick is that the teams might not collectively reach this total.

The formbook is always a smart starting point when making basketball picks. Up-to-date NBA team news is just as important, while the stats we provide often reveal valuable insights.

Key Cavaliers vs Celtics stats:

  • The 231.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Cavs games.
  • The 231.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Cavs games on the road.
  • The 231.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Cavs games.
  • The 231.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Celtics games at home.
  • The 231.5 line hasn’t been covered in 17 of the last 20 Celtics games at home.

Under 231.5 Probability

According to the best sportsbooks, there’s a 53.5% likelihood of our pick landing a return. However, our cappers have this figure closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: De'Andre Hunter Over 3.5 Rebounds -164 BetMGM logo

De'Andre Hunter (Cavs) has totaled Over 3.5 rebounds in 6 straight games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs bet and we’re more than happy to take the -164 available.

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Donovan Mitchell (Cavs) has recorded Under 5.5 assists in 8 of the past 10 games. We’re happy to wager him to fall short of the Player Assists line and this option can be backed at odds of -161.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 232.5
Spread Celtics +4.5
Player Rebounds De'Andre Hunter Over 3.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Under 232.5, Celtics +4.5 and De'Andre Hunter (Cavs) to get Over 3.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Cavaliers Cavaliers logo 113 - 112 Celtics logo Celtics

There’s every chance that this is going to be a close contest and we’ll have a play on the Cavaliers enjoying a 113-112 winning scoreline. Hopefully this can go close.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics 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.

Cavs Betting Favorites on the Moneyline

With the sportsbooks giving them a 64% probability of winning this NBA game, Cleveland Cavaliers might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -179 Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Boston Celtics are least likely to win at +152.

There is a spread of 4.5 and total points has a line of 232.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. Those expecting a low total can back Under 232.5 at -108.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Donovan Mitchell Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

In terms of scoring most points, favorite Donovan Mitchell is available at -118 to rack up Over 29.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -110 is available.

Player Points
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 29.5
-118
Under 29.5
-110
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 23.5
-118
Under 23.5
-110
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 19.5
-123
Under 19.5
-105
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 18.5
-130
Under 18.5
-100
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Player Assists
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 5.5
+126
Under 5.5
-164
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 4.5
+103
Under 4.5
-133
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-154
Under 4.5
+119
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Payton Pritchard (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-123
Under 4.5
-104
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Player Rebounds
Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)
Over 8.5
+103
Under 8.5
-133
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 8.5
-119
Under 8.5
-109
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Neemias Queta (Celtics)
Over 7.5
-122
Under 7.5
-106
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 5.5
-141
Under 5.5
+109
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Celtics Sitting on Seven Wins in Previous Ten at Home

The Celtics are 7-3 in their last 10 home games, averaging 111.70 points on offense and surrendering 96.30 on defense.

The Cavs own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 games on the road, posting 118.90 points per contest while yielding 107.00.

The Celtics defeated the Cavs 138-107 in their last meeting at TD Garden. Across 10 head-to-head clashes at TD Garden, the Celtics have posted seven victories, while the Cavs have managed three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O231.5 U231.5
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Home Stats 7-3 208.00 111.70 96.30 1 9
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Away Stats 7-3 225.90 118.90 107.00 2 8
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O231.5 = Games Over 231.5 Points
  • U231.5 = Games Under 231.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Stats
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game

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Team News

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Evan Mobley 4 33.63 73 19 18.3 4.8 1.8 8.8 2.0 1.8
Donovan Mitchell 4 33.4 125 16 31.3 4.0 2.8 2.0 0.3 1.5
Jarrett Allen 4 27.5 54 8 13.5 2.0 - 7.3 0.3 1.5

Boston Celtics Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Payton Pritchard 4 34.43 63 20 15.8 5.0 1.5 5.8 - 0.8
Derrick White 4 34.13 66 18 16.5 4.5 2.8 3.5 1.5 1.5
Jaylen Brown 4 32.88 104 15 26.0 3.8 2.8 5.8 - 0.3

Injuries & Suspensions

Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Max Strus
Injured
Darius Garland
Injured

Boston Celtics Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Jayson Tatum
Injured

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.

Previous Cleveland Cavaliers Lineups

27 Oct NBA
Cavaliers 116-95 Pistons
26 Oct NBA
Bucks 113-118 Cavaliers
24 Oct NBA
Cavaliers 131-124 Nets
22 Oct NBA
Cavaliers 111-119 Knicks
13 May NBA Playoffs
Pacers 114-105 Cavaliers
11 May NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 109-129 Pacers
09 May NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 126-104 Pacers
06 May NBA Playoffs
Pacers 120-119 Cavaliers
04 May NBA Playoffs
Pacers 121-112 Cavaliers
28 Apr NBA Playoffs
Cavaliers 138-83 Heat

Previous Boston Celtics Lineups

27 Oct NBA
Celtics 122-90 Pelicans
26 Oct NBA
Celtics 113-119 Pistons
24 Oct NBA
Celtics 95-105 Knicks
22 Oct NBA
76ers 117-116 Celtics
16 May NBA Playoffs
Celtics 81-119 Knicks
14 May NBA Playoffs
Knicks 102-127 Celtics
12 May NBA Playoffs
Celtics 113-121 Knicks
10 May NBA Playoffs
Celtics 115-93 Knicks
07 May NBA Playoffs
Knicks 91-90 Celtics
05 May NBA Playoffs
Knicks 108-105 Celtics

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
76ers 4 0 1 129.3 123.8 5.5 2-0 2-0 1-0 4-0 4-0 4W
Knicks 2 2 0.5 110.5 110.5 0 2-0 0-2 1-0 2-2 2-2 2L
Raptors 1 3 0.25 121.5 125 -3.5 0-1 1-2 0-0 1-1 1-3 3L
Celtics 1 3 0.25 111.5 107.8 3.7 0-1 1-2 0-2 0-3 1-3 1W
Nets 0 4 0 114.3 130.5 -16.2 0-1 0-3 0-0 0-2 0-4 4L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bulls 3 0 1 117.7 110.7 7 2-0 1-0 1-0 3-0 3-0 3W
Cavaliers 3 1 0.75 119 112.8 6.2 1-0 2-1 2-0 3-1 3-1 3W
Bucks 3 1 0.75 122.3 116.3 6 2-0 1-1 0-1 3-1 3-1 1W
Pistons 2 2 0.5 110 113.8 -3.8 1-1 1-1 0-2 1-2 2-2 1L
Pacers 0 3 0 116 127.7 -11.7 0-1 0-2 0-0 0-0 0-3 3L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 3 1 0.75 131.5 115.8 15.7 2-0 1-1 1-1 2-1 3-1 3W
Hornets 2 2 0.5 128.3 124.8 3.5 1-0 1-2 1-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Hawks 1 3 0.25 113 122.5 -9.5 0-2 1-1 1-0 1-2 1-3 2L
Magic 1 3 0.25 113.5 119.5 -6 1-2 0-1 1-1 1-3 1-3 3L
Wizards 1 3 0.25 121 129.5 -8.5 0-2 1-1 0-1 0-3 1-3 2L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 5 0 1 118.2 110.8 7.4 2-0 3-0 0-0 3-0 5-0 5W
Nuggets 2 1 0.667 130.3 120.7 9.6 1-0 1-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 2W
Jazz 2 1 0.667 123.7 115.7 8 2-0 0-1 0-0 2-1 2-1 1W
Timberwolves 2 2 0.5 114 119.8 -5.8 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-2 2-2 1L
Trail Blazers 2 2 0.5 120.5 114.8 5.7 1-1 1-1 0-1 2-2 2-2 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Warriors 4 1 0.8 120.8 115.2 5.6 3-0 1-1 2-0 4-1 4-1 2W
Clippers 2 2 0.5 107.5 109 -1.5 2-0 0-2 1-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Lakers 2 2 0.5 118 117.8 0.2 1-2 1-0 1-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Suns 1 3 0.25 116.8 129 -12.2 1-0 0-3 1-1 1-3 1-3 3L
Kings 1 3 0.25 110.5 114.5 -4 1-1 0-2 0-2 1-3 1-3 2L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 4 0 1 121 104.5 16.5 2-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 4-0 4W
Grizzlies 2 2 0.5 122 125.5 -3.5 2-1 0-1 1-0 1-1 2-2 1L
Rockets 1 2 0.333 124 116.3 7.7 1-1 0-1 0-0 0-1 1-2 1W
Mavericks 1 3 0.25 108 118 -10 1-3 0-0 0-1 0-2 1-3 1L
Pelicans 0 3 0 109.3 123.3 -14 0-2 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-3 3L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
76ers 4 0 1 129.3 123.8 5.5 2-0 2-0 1-0 4-0 4-0 4W
Bulls 3 0 1 117.7 110.7 7 2-0 1-0 1-0 3-0 3-0 3W
Heat 3 1 0.75 131.5 115.8 15.7 2-0 1-1 1-1 2-1 3-1 3W
Cavaliers 3 1 0.75 119 112.8 6.2 1-0 2-1 2-0 3-1 3-1 3W
Bucks 3 1 0.75 122.3 116.3 6 2-0 1-1 0-1 3-1 3-1 1W
Knicks 2 2 0.5 110.5 110.5 0 2-0 0-2 1-0 2-2 2-2 2L
Hornets 2 2 0.5 128.3 124.8 3.5 1-0 1-2 1-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Pistons 2 2 0.5 110 113.8 -3.8 1-1 1-1 0-2 1-2 2-2 1L
Raptors 1 3 0.25 121.5 125 -3.5 0-1 1-2 0-0 1-1 1-3 3L
Hawks 1 3 0.25 113 122.5 -9.5 0-2 1-1 1-0 1-2 1-3 2L
Magic 1 3 0.25 113.5 119.5 -6 1-2 0-1 1-1 1-3 1-3 3L
Celtics 1 3 0.25 111.5 107.8 3.7 0-1 1-2 0-2 0-3 1-3 1W
Wizards 1 3 0.25 121 129.5 -8.5 0-2 1-1 0-1 0-3 1-3 2L
Pacers 0 3 0 116 127.7 -11.7 0-1 0-2 0-0 0-0 0-3 3L
Nets 0 4 0 114.3 130.5 -16.2 0-1 0-3 0-0 0-2 0-4 4L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 5 0 1 118.2 110.8 7.4 2-0 3-0 0-0 3-0 5-0 5W
Spurs 4 0 1 121 104.5 16.5 2-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 4-0 4W
Warriors 4 1 0.8 120.8 115.2 5.6 3-0 1-1 2-0 4-1 4-1 2W
Nuggets 2 1 0.667 130.3 120.7 9.6 1-0 1-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 2W
Jazz 2 1 0.667 123.7 115.7 8 2-0 0-1 0-0 2-1 2-1 1W
Clippers 2 2 0.5 107.5 109 -1.5 2-0 0-2 1-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Lakers 2 2 0.5 118 117.8 0.2 1-2 1-0 1-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Timberwolves 2 2 0.5 114 119.8 -5.8 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-2 2-2 1L
Trail Blazers 2 2 0.5 120.5 114.8 5.7 1-1 1-1 0-1 2-2 2-2 1W
Grizzlies 2 2 0.5 122 125.5 -3.5 2-1 0-1 1-0 1-1 2-2 1L
Rockets 1 2 0.333 124 116.3 7.7 1-1 0-1 0-0 0-1 1-2 1W
Suns 1 3 0.25 116.8 129 -12.2 1-0 0-3 1-1 1-3 1-3 3L
Kings 1 3 0.25 110.5 114.5 -4 1-1 0-2 0-2 1-3 1-3 2L
Mavericks 1 3 0.25 108 118 -10 1-3 0-0 0-1 0-2 1-3 1L
Pelicans 0 3 0 109.3 123.3 -14 0-2 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-3 3L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bulls 3 0 1 117.7 110.7 7 2-0 1-0 1-0 3-0 3-0 3W
Thunder 5 0 1 118.2 110.8 7.4 2-0 3-0 0-0 3-0 5-0 5W
76ers 4 0 1 129.3 123.8 5.5 2-0 2-0 1-0 4-0 4-0 4W
Spurs 4 0 1 121 104.5 16.5 2-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 4-0 4W
Warriors 4 1 0.8 120.8 115.2 5.6 3-0 1-1 2-0 4-1 4-1 2W
Cavaliers 3 1 0.75 119 112.8 6.2 1-0 2-1 2-0 3-1 3-1 3W
Heat 3 1 0.75 131.5 115.8 15.7 2-0 1-1 1-1 2-1 3-1 3W
Bucks 3 1 0.75 122.3 116.3 6 2-0 1-1 0-1 3-1 3-1 1W
Nuggets 2 1 0.667 130.3 120.7 9.6 1-0 1-1 1-0 2-1 2-1 2W
Jazz 2 1 0.667 123.7 115.7 8 2-0 0-1 0-0 2-1 2-1 1W
Hornets 2 2 0.5 128.3 124.8 3.5 1-0 1-2 1-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Pistons 2 2 0.5 110 113.8 -3.8 1-1 1-1 0-2 1-2 2-2 1L
Clippers 2 2 0.5 107.5 109 -1.5 2-0 0-2 1-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Lakers 2 2 0.5 118 117.8 0.2 1-2 1-0 1-1 2-2 2-2 1L
Grizzlies 2 2 0.5 122 125.5 -3.5 2-1 0-1 1-0 1-1 2-2 1L
Timberwolves 2 2 0.5 114 119.8 -5.8 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-2 2-2 1L
Knicks 2 2 0.5 110.5 110.5 0 2-0 0-2 1-0 2-2 2-2 2L
Trail Blazers 2 2 0.5 120.5 114.8 5.7 1-1 1-1 0-1 2-2 2-2 1W
Rockets 1 2 0.333 124 116.3 7.7 1-1 0-1 0-0 0-1 1-2 1W
Hawks 1 3 0.25 113 122.5 -9.5 0-2 1-1 1-0 1-2 1-3 2L
Celtics 1 3 0.25 111.5 107.8 3.7 0-1 1-2 0-2 0-3 1-3 1W
Mavericks 1 3 0.25 108 118 -10 1-3 0-0 0-1 0-2 1-3 1L
Magic 1 3 0.25 113.5 119.5 -6 1-2 0-1 1-1 1-3 1-3 3L
Suns 1 3 0.25 116.8 129 -12.2 1-0 0-3 1-1 1-3 1-3 3L
Kings 1 3 0.25 110.5 114.5 -4 1-1 0-2 0-2 1-3 1-3 2L
Raptors 1 3 0.25 121.5 125 -3.5 0-1 1-2 0-0 1-1 1-3 3L
Wizards 1 3 0.25 121 129.5 -8.5 0-2 1-1 0-1 0-3 1-3 2L
Nets 0 4 0 114.3 130.5 -16.2 0-1 0-3 0-0 0-2 0-4 4L
Pacers 0 3 0 116 127.7 -11.7 0-1 0-2 0-0 0-0 0-3 3L
Pelicans 0 3 0 109.3 123.3 -14 0-2 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-3 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