
Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction 12-12-23 NBA Picks
Boston Celtics (16-5) vs Cleveland Cavaliers (13-9)
2023-12-12 19:30:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Boston Celtics -10 -- Over/Under: 220.5
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The Cleveland Cavaliers look for a win after winning 5 of their last 7 games. The Boston Celtics look to stay hot after winning 11 of their last 14 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics prediction.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Magic last night, which snapped wins over the Pistons and Heat. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 111.3 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 110.6 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 27.6 points and 5.3 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 19.6 points and 6.1 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Caris LeVert is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Team Facts
- The Cavaliers have lost each of their last eight games at TD Garden following a road loss.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Six of the Cavaliers’ last seven games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics lost to the Pacers and beat the Knicks last week. The Boston Celtics are averaging 117.3 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 108.8 points on 44.3 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 27.5 points and 8.7 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 22 points and 4.9 rebounds. Kristaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer and Derrick White is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.9 rebounds per game. The Celtics will welcome Cleveland and Orlando in the next four games and then will hit on a four-game road trip to meet the Warriors, Kings, Clippers, and Lakers.
Boston Celtics Team Facts
- The Celtics have won each of their last 24 games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in seven of their last eight home games when playing with a rest advantage.
- Each of the Celtics’ last four home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics prediction
The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the end of a back to back and still banged up with potentially no LeVert and Mobley. The Boston Celtics are rested and the healthier team, but they’ve also allowed teams to hang around this season and are 9-10-2 ATS on the season. Also, the Cavs have won 3 of the last 4 games against the Celtics, all 3 victories coming in overtime. Lots of points here. Give me the Cavs.