Cleveland Cavaliers (15-0) vs. Boston Celtics (11-3)
November 19, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Boston Celtics -5.5; Over/Under: +228.5
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The Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics meet Tuesday in NBA action at the TD Garden. Here’s a Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction. This article will include a Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Pick.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Hornets and Bulls, and they play the Pelicans, Raptors, and Hawks next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 123.7 points on 52.4 percent shooting and allowing 111.4 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 24.6 points and 4.1 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 21.4 points and 7 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 10.9 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 41.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.1 rebounds per game.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Nets and Raptors, and they play the Wizards, Timberwolves, and Clippers next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 121.6 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 111.5 points on 47 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 29.7 points and 7.9 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 25.6 points and 7.1 rebounds. Derrick White is the third double-digit scorer and Payton Pritchard is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 82.3 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 15 games.
- The Celtics have lost two of their last three games as home favorites following a win.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Celtics’ last seven games.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games at TD Garden.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Cavaliers’ last five games at TD Garden following a home win has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Celtics’ last four home games following an overtime win has gone OVER the total points line.
Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
The Boston Celtics at home is hard to turn down as they’re the team to beat until proven otherwise, and we know they’ll be up to the task to snap an undefeated record. The Celtics have won 3 straight against the Cavs and 7 of the last 10 games overall. With all that said, we’re getting 5.5 free points with a 15-0 Cavs team and Donovan Mitchell will play. The Cavs are also 11-4 ATS, so they’re making bettors money while the wins pile up. Give me the Cavaliers until the tickets stop cashing.
