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The Celtics and Cavaliers will battle it in game three of their first-round series on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ET. The series is knotted at one game each, and the Celtics are 7.5-point favorites. The over/under is 211 points, with the Celtics -331 on the money line and the Cavaliers +265. ABC will broadcast the game from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland.

In the most recent game of the series, the Cavaliers defeated the Celtics by 24 points, 118-94. Cleveland was a 13-point underdog entering the game, and they easily covered the spread. The game’s over/under was 212.5 points, and the teams just missed it, finishing with 212 points combined.

Offensively, the Cavaliers shot well in this game, making 54.7% of their field goal attempts. Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland’s scoring with 29 points, including five three-pointers. Evan Mobley followed Mitchell with a double-double of 21 points and 10 rebounds. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 25 points.

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Celtics vs Cavaliers Betting Prediction

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• The Celtics enter the game with a 64-18 record.
• Boston’s effective field goal percentage is 57%, which ranks second.
• The Celtics are aiming to rebound from their loss to the Cavaliers.
• The Cavaliers are 48-34 as they prepare to face the Celtics.
• So far, the Cavaliers have averaged 112.6 points per game.
• The Cavaliers defeated the Celtics 118-94.

Boston Celtics Betting Prediction

First, we have the Celtics vs Cavaliers Betting prediction for Boston.

The Celtics lost their last game to the Cavaliers 118-94. The Celtics were 13 points ahead in the game, but they lost for the second time in a row as favorites. The over/under for that game was 212.5 points.

This season, the Celtics have an over/under record of 46-42-1, with an average of 227.8 points per game. Today’s over/under is 211 points, lower than their season average of 227.4.

The Celtics’ average road scoring differential is +7.9 points per game. They are 21-20 ATS on the road and have covered their previous two away games.

Boston leads the Eastern Conference with a record of 64-18. They are 41-11 versus Eastern Conference opponents and 23-7 in non-conference play. On the road, they’re 29-14.

This season, the Celtics have been favored in 85 of their 82 games, with a 67-18 record as the favorite. As the favorite, they are 44-37 against the spread and 46-39 in total.

Boston has the NBA’s second-highest scoring offense, averaging 120.6 points per game. However, they rank 23rd in pace, averaging 97.2 possessions per game. The Celtics lead the league in both three-point attempts and three-pointers made per game, averaging 42.5 and 16.5 respectively.

Jayson Tatum is averaging 26.9 points per game this season, with Jaylen Brown scoring 23 points per game over his last five games. However, Brown has only made 23.1% of his three-pointers throughout this time. Derrick White has averaging 22.8 points per game over the last five games, while making 4.6 three-pointers each game.

This season, the Celtics have been one of the NBA’s finest defensive teams, allowing only 108.2 points per game (4th). This is despite the fact that they rank 29th in personal fouls. They’ve been particularly effective at guarding inside the arc, ranking third in two-point shooting % allowed.

Boston’s defense has improved in the last five games, allowing only 93.8 points per game (1st). During this time, they’ve held opponents to 28.5% three-point shooting.

Opponents have had success against the Celtics at the free-throw line. For the season, Boston is first in made free throws allowed per game (17.0).

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Prediction

Now, we have the Celtics vs Cavaliers Betting prediction.

Cleveland has a 48-34 record this season and is now the Eastern Conference’s fourth seed. They are 31-21 versus the rest of the Eastern Conference and 17-13 against the West.

The Cavaliers are 30-15 at home this season, and they have won four consecutive games. Their ATS record at home is 22-23, with an average scoring differential of +4.4 points per game.

This season, the Cavaliers have been underdogs in 34 of 82 games. As the underdog, they are 12-22 and 15-18 ATS. As underdogs, they have been outscored by an average of 6.5 points per game.

The Cavaliers won their most recent game against the Celtics, 118-94. They were 13-point underdogs entering the game but easily covered the spread. The over/under for the game was 212.5.

The Cavaliers have an over/under record of 45-45-1 this season, with an average of 220.6 points per game. Today’s over/under is 211 points, which is lower than their average line of 220.8 points in previous games.

The Cavaliers rank 23rd in scoring this season, averaging 112.6 points per game. They’ve performed marginally better at home, averaging 113.3 points per game. Cleveland’s offense is 24th in pace this season, averaging 97 possessions per game.

Donovan Mitchell has been on fire lately, scoring 35.8 points per game over his last five games. During these games, he shot 49.2% from the field. This season, he has averaged 26.6 points and 5.1 rebounds. Darius Garland is averaging 16.8 points and 4.6 assists over his previous five games.

The Cavaliers’ defense has been excellent all season. They now rank seventh in the NBA in terms of points allowed, with 109.4 per game. They’ve also been good at home, allowing only 108.8 points per game (6th).

Cleveland has improved their defensive performance in the last five games, allowing only 102.8 points per game (4th best). During this time, they have been particularly effective at guarding the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot only 30.8% from beyond the arc.

In 64.6% of games against the Cavaliers, opponents have made fewer three-pointers than their season average. Overall, Cleveland ranks tenth in the NBA in three-point percentage allowed at 36.5%.

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