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The Celtics host the Cavaliers at 7:00 p.m. ET at TD Garden in Boston, where Boston leads the series 3-1. A win for the Celtics would advance them to the Eastern Conference Finals. TNT will broadcast the game, with an over/under of 203.5 points. The Celtics are 15-point favorites on the spread and -1368 on the money line. A win for the Cavaliers pays +784 on the money line.

The Celtics won the most recent game of this series, defeating the Cavaliers 109-102 on the road. Boston was 11.5 points ahead of the game, but they came just short of covering the spread. The game did exceed the over/under of 204 points, with the teams combining for 211 points.

In this game, both teams scored less points than their season averages, with the Celtics tallying 109. Jayson Tatum led all scorers for the Celtics with 33 points, while Jaylen Brown had 27. Darius Garland was the Cavs’ highest scorer, with 30 points and seven assists.

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics
• Where: Boston at TD Garden

Cavaliers vs Celtics Betting Odds

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Cavaliers vs Celtics Betting Prediction

Check out our free Cavaliers vs Celtics Betting prediction for this Boston game. See who we think will win and cover the spread in this regular-season NBA matchup.

• The Cavaliers lead the Celtics 48-34.
• Cleveland’s defense gives up 109.3 points per game.
• The Cavaliers hope to regroup from their loss to the Celtics.
• The Celtics are currently 64-18.
• Boston’s defense gives up 108.0 points per game.
• The Celtics won 109-102 versus Cleveland.

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Prediction

First, we have the Cavaliers vs Celtics Betting Prediction.

The Cavaliers’ over/under record this season is 46-46-1, with an average combined scoring total of 220.3 points per game. Today’s over/under is 203.5, which is lower than the previous 87 games.

Cleveland’s last game against the Celtics featured a combined scoring total of 211 points, which exceeded the over/under of 204. The Cavs lost by 109-102, but they covered the spread as 11.5-point underdogs.

This season, the Cavaliers are 43-38-1 against the spread and 20-24 on the road. As underdogs, they are 16-19 ATS and have failed to cover the spread in their last two games.

The Cavaliers are currently fourth in the Eastern Conference standings, with a 48-34 record. They are second in the Central Division, with a record of 11-5.

On average, the Cavaliers score 0.7 points less per game on the road than their opponents. Their straight-up road record is 23–23. Currently, they are sixth in the Eastern Conference.

Donovan Mitchell comes into the game averaging 33.5 points per game over his last four games, including 4.5 three-pointers per game. Overall, the Cavaliers’ leading scorer is questionable due to a calf injury. Darius Garland has averaged 17 points over his last five games but is questionable due to a rib injury. Evan Mobley has been hitting the boards lately, averaging 11.2 rebounds in his last five games, but he is also questionable due to a knee injury.

Cleveland is 23rd in the league in scoring this season, averaging 112.6 points per game. On the road, they average 109.2 points per game. The Cavaliers are 24th in the NBA in terms of pace, averaging 97 possessions per game.

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ defense has been among the best in the NBA this season. They come into tonight’s game against the Celtics ranked sixth in terms of points allowed per game (109.3). They’ve played even better in their last five games, allowing only 104.6 points per game.

The Cavaliers have been especially effective at defending the three-point line. This season, they are tenth in three-point percentage allowed (36.5%). Over the last five games, they’ve held opponents to 34% from deep.

Overall, Cleveland has done a fantastic job forcing opponents to take difficult shots, ranking fourth in field goal percentage allowed (46.2%) entering tonight’s game. They’ve also done well inside, ranking fourth in two-point shooting percentage allowed (52.4%).

Boston Celtics Betting Prediction

Now, we have the Cavaliers vs Celtics Betting Prediction.

The Celtics hope to complete a season sweep of the Cavaliers today after defeating them 109-102 in their previous meeting. Boston leads the Eastern Conference with a record of 64-18.

At home, the Celtics have an average scoring differential of +14.5 points. This year, their home record is 40-6, and they are up 15 points today.

Boston has won two straight games as the favorite and is 69-18 this season. They are 45-38 overall, and 25-19 at home against the spread.

This season, the Celtics had a 47-43-1 over/under record, averaging 227.3 points per game. Today’s O/U line is 203.5.

In their most recent game, the Celtics were 11.5 point favorites but won by only seven points (109-102). The over/under for that game was 204 points.

This season, the Celtics are averaging 120.6 points per game, the NBA’s second best mark. Their home scoring average is far higher, at 121.7 points per game. Boston leads the NBA in three-pointer attempts and makes per game. They average 16.5 three-pointers a game and make 38% of their tries from behind the arc.

Jaylen Brown has been the Celtics’ offensive leader recently, averaging 26.2 points per game over the last five games. This happened when shooting 60.5% from the field. Jayson Tatum has averaged 25 points and 10.8 rebounds over the last five games. Tatum’s season averages are 26.9 points and 8.1 rebounds. Derrick White is averaging 15.2 points per game this season, including 15.4 in his last five games.

The Celtics have one of the finest defenses in the league, ranking third in points allowed per game (108.0). They have been exceptionally stingy at home, allowing only 107.1 points per game, ranking fourth in the NBA.

Over the last five games, Boston has surpassed their season average, allowing only 98.4 points per game, ranking second in the league. The Celtics also have one of the top field goal percentages in the NBA, ranking second with 45.3%.

Three-point shooting is one area where opponents have found success against the Celtics. Boston’s opponents shot 34.7% from three this season, ranking 15th in the league. However, in their previous five games, they have performed significantly better, allowing opponents to shoot only 29.5% from beyond the arc.

Cavaliers vs Celtics Betting Trends

• In their last three road games, the Cavaliers offense has averaged 103 points per game while allowing an average of 105. Cleveland went 1-2 overall, 1-2 against the spread.
• Boston has won all three of its previous home games. During this period, they averaged 105 points per game while allowing 94. The team also surpassed the spread, finishing 2-1.
• The Cavaliers have a 2-1 record against the spread in their last three games as the betting underdogs. Their record in these matchups is 1-2.
• Boston has a 6-3-1 ATS record in their last 10 games as the favorite, while they are 8-2 straight up.

Cavaliers vs Celtics Betting Pick

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