Boston Celtics (16-3) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (17-3)
December 1, 2024 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Cleveland Cavaliers +1.5; Over/Under: +236.5
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The Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Sunday in NBA action at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Here’s a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics Prediction. This article will include a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics Pick.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
The Boston Celtics beat the Bulls and Clippers, and they play the Heat, Pistons, and Bucks next. The Boston Celtics are averaging 120.2 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 109.6 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Jayson Tatum is averaging 28.4 points and 8.2 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown is averaging 25 points and 6.6 rebounds. Derrick White is the third double-digit scorer and Kristaps Porzingis is grabbing 6 rebounds. The Boston Celtics are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 80.9 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Celtics are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.8 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Raptors, lost to the Hawks, and they play the Wizards, Nuggets, and Hornets next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 123.5 points on 51.7 percent shooting and allowing 112.4 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 24.7 points and 3.9 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 20.2 points and 6.9 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 11 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 40.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 38.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 10 games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse following a road loss.
- The Celtics have lost each of their last three road games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Cavaliers.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse following a win.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last six games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Cavaliers’ last nine games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Celtics’ last four games against the Cavaliers following a road win has gone OVER the total points line.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Darius Garland ranks 2nd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (94.1%) this season.
- Evan Mobley ranks 9th in the league for points in the paint (240) this season.
Boston Celtics Player Facts
- Jayson Tatum is one of only two players in the league to be leading his team for points, rebounds, and assists this season.
- Jaylen Brown ranks 7th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for points per game (24.7) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for points per game this season (122.4).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for field goal percentage this season (51.1%).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (3.8).
- The Celtics rank 1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (11.6).
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics Prediction
The Boston Celtics will be given the edge from oddsmakers for obvious reasons, but the value is with the Cavs and the free bucket. The Cavs nearly beat the Celtics a couple of weeks ago on the road, and now they’re at home, where they’re 10-1 SU. The Cavs are also 14-6 ATS on the season, while the Celtics have failed to cover 7 of their last 10 games. At home, expect a packed house and crazy atmosphere, as this is a chance for the Cavaliers to prove they belong. I’ll grab the free bucket.
