Cleveland Cavaliers (39-25) vs. Boston Celtics (44-18)
March 1, 2023 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Boston Celtics -6.5; Over/Under: -
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The Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics meet Wednesday in NBA action at the TD Garden. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 111.8 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 106.1 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 27.3 points and 4.9 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 21.7 points and 2.7 rebounds. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 9.9 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.9 rebounds per game.
The Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics are averaging 118.1 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 112.1 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 30.4 points and 8.7 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 26.5 points and 3.2 assists. Malcolm Brogdon is the third double-digit scorer and Mike Muscala is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 82.5 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.
Cavs vs Celtics Trends
The Cavaliers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 Wednesday games and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Celtics are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games and 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games overall. The over is 4-1 in Cavaliers last 5 overall. The over is 5-2 in Celtics last 7 overall. The Cavaliers are 3-8 ATS in the last 11 meetings in Boston.
Randy’s Free Pick
The Boston Celtics should be favored, but it feels like they’re getting a little extra love because they’re at home. However, it’s just weird seeing the Cavs in such a big underdog spot, and this will be just the fourth time this season they’re underdogs of 5 or more points. Kind of disrespectful. Give me the road dog.
