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Mar 5, 2024, 6:52 am ET in NBA
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Celtics vs Cavaliers Prediction: Boston Aims for 12th Straight Win in Cleveland

Tonight at 7:30 ET, Celtics vs Cavaliers prediction takes center stage as the top-ranked Boston Celtics face off against the third-ranked Cleveland Cavaliers. The Celtics, with their impressive 48-12 record, are ready to challenge the Cavaliers, standing strong at 39-21, in a highly anticipated Eastern Conference matchup.

With the game’s over/under NBA score today at 218 points, excitement builds for this showdown at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. This clash promises thrilling action as two of the conference’s giants compete.

Celtics vs Cavaliers Betting Prediction

Boston Celtics

As the Celtics look to extend their winning streak to 12 games, the odds favoring them by 7.5 points in this Celtics vs Cavaliers prediction. This season, Boston has been favored in 57 of their 60 games and has gone 46-11 in those games. As one of the favorite teams to become champions, it is common to see the Celtics with NBA best bets in their favor.

In terms of their ATS record, the Celtics are 29-28 overall and have covered the spread in their last six games. On the road, their ATS record is 12-14 compared to 17-14 at home.

Boston’s O/U record for the season is 29-31, and 59 of their 60 games have had higher over/under lines than today’s line of 218. On average, their games have finished with 231.2 points.

In their last game, the Celtics crushed the Warriors by a score of 140-88. The O/U line for that game was 231 points, with Boston as favorites by 8 points. This improved their overall record to 48-12, which is the best in the Eastern Conference.

The Celtics have also covered the spread in their last two road games and have an ATS record of 19-9 on the road. On average, they are outscoring their opponents by 6.8 points per game on the road.

So far this season, the Celtics are one of the best three-point shooting teams in the league. They lead the NBA in three-point attempts and are making an average of 16.4 per game. Overall, they are 3rd in scoring at 121.3 points per game.

When it comes to their pace, the Celtics are 17th in the league at 98.2 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 10th at 48%. However, they are just 16th in free throw attempts and 16th in offensive rebounds.

When playing on the road, the Celtics are averaging 118.9 points per game. In terms of their scoring compared to the average, they have outscored it in 73.3% of their games. Currently, they are 2nd in true shooting percentage.

When it comes to defense, the Boston Celtics have been one of the best NBA team stats in the league this season, ranking 4th in points allowed per game at 109.9. They have been even better on the road, giving up just 112.0 points per game, which is also 4th in the NBA.

One of the keys to Boston’s defensive success has been their ability to protect the rim, as they are 2nd in the league in blocked shots at 6.6 per game. They have also done a good job of contesting shots overall, as they are 2nd in field goal percentage allowed at 44.8%.

Over their last five games, the Celtics have been even better defensively, allowing just 102.2 points per game. During that stretch, they have been especially tough from beyond the arc, giving up just 29.4% shooting from three-point range.

Cleveland Cavaliers

In their last game, the Cavaliers were favorites in the NBA odds by 4.5 points but lost to the Knicks by a score of 107-98. The O/U line for that game was 208.5 points.

Cleveland’s ATS record at home this season is 14-17, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last five home games. Today, they are 7.5-point underdogs vs. the Celtics.

As the underdog, the Cavaliers have a scoring differential of -2.2 points per game. This season, their average scoring differential at home is +4.6 PPG.

The Cavs are 39-21 overall this season, which is good for 2nd place in the Central Division and 3rd in the Eastern Conference NBA current standings. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 26-15 and 13-6 in non-conference games.

Cleveland’s O/U record for the season is 27-32-1, and their games have averaged 223.9 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 218, and the Cavs have hit the under in their last two games.

At home, the Cavaliers are averaging 115.5 points per game, which is 16th in the NBA. Overall, they are 18th in scoring at 114.3 points per game. In terms of pace, Cleveland is 21st in the league at 97.7 possessions per game.

When it comes to three-point shooting, the Cavaliers are 7th in the league with an average of 13.6 made threes per game. However, they are just 17th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%. In terms of two-point shooting, Cleveland is 8th in the NBA at 56%.

So far this season, the Cavaliers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 45% of their games. When looking at free throw shooting, Cleveland is 23rd in both free throws made and attempted per game. In terms of offensive rebounds, they are 17th in the league.

Coming into tonight’s Celtics vs Cavaliers prediction, the Cleveland Cavaliers are ranked 2nd in the NBA in points allowed per game at 109.5. They have been especially stingy on the road this season, giving up just 108.1 points per contest away from home.

Overall, opponents have been held below their season scoring average in 71.7% of games vs. the Cavs. However, they have been giving up 112.6 points per game over their last five contests, which is 18th in the NBA during that span.

On the season, Cleveland is 4th in field goal percentage allowed at 45.6%. They have also been strong inside, ranking 3rd in two-point shooting percentage allowed.

So far this season, opponents have made fewer threes than their season average in 63.3% of games vs. the Cavs. Overall, they are 8th in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 36.1%.

  • Tip: Always stay one step ahead. Check the latest NBA injury report before placing your bets. This ensures you’re making informed decisions. Additionally, understanding team dynamics becomes easier. Consequently, your betting accuracy improves. So, don’t gamble on your bets; verify the injury report first.

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Betting Picks

  • OU Over 218 -110
  • ML: Celtics -324
  • ATS: Cavaliers +7.5

Celtics vs Cavaliers Odds Prediction

  • ML: BOS -324 | CLE +257
  • SPREAD: BOS -7.5 | CLE +7.5
  • TOTAL: 218

Celtics vs Cavaliers Game Information

  • Game: Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland OH
  • Date: Tuesday, March 5th 7:30 ET
  • Free Live Stream: LiveSports.watch

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