The Boston Celtics (48-12), fresh off a beatdown of the Golden State Warriors, aim for their 12th straight win on Tuesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers (39-21) at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. Boston beat the Cavaliers 116-07 on December 14 and are first in the NBA rankings for the Eastern Conference. Cleveland is third in the East and 5-5 in their last 10 games on the NBA schedule.
Celtics vs Cavaliers Picks
The Celtics haven’t lost since February 1 and have been dominating teams lately.
- Pick 1: Celtics -160
- Pick 2: Celtics -3.5 (-110)
Let’s take a look at the Celtics vs Cavaliers odds and NBA predictions for the game, alongside our deep analysis of the latest scores and odds.
Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Odds
Boston opened as -160 moneyline favorites in the Celtics vs Cavaliers odds. They are -3.5 (-110) point favorites on the spread. Cleveland has NBA odds of +135 and +3.5 (-110) for the moneyline and spread, respectively. For more information about where to place your bets read our BetUs Review!
Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Information
Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Location of the game: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. ET
How to Watch: NBA TV
Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
Celtics the Hottest Team in the League
Boston has won each of their last 11 NBA matchups, but no win was as impressive as its statement 140-88 win over the Warriors on Sunday. Boston held its largest-ever first-half lead, 82-38, and cruised to victory while their starters rested in the second half. They shot 55 percent from the field, including 51 percent from three-point range (25-of-49) and led by 56 points at one point in the game. It was one of the most impressive Boston Celtics score of the season.
Boston is third among NBA teams in points (121.3) and first in three-point field goals per game (16.4). They also lead the league in rebounds (47.1) and offensive rating (123.6) and do a great job of protecting the basketball, as they’re T3rd in turnovers (11.7). Jayson Tatum leads Boston’s NBA players in scoring with 27.1 PPG.
Neemias Queta is on the NBA injury report for the Celtics vs Cavaliers odds. Kristaps Porzingis is a game-time decision with a quadriceps injury.
Potential Statement Game for the Cavs
Cleveland has been up-and-down as of late, going 5-5 in their last 10 games, but have a chance to prove themselves as a true contender in the NBA rankings for the Eastern Conference with a win over the Celtics. The Cleveland Cavaliers schedule has been relatively easy lately with games against the shorthanded New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, Chicago Bulls, and Washington Wizards, so the chance to snap the Celtics’ season-long winning streak could serve as a great motivator.
Cleveland is 20-11 at home this season and 13-16-1 ATS. They’re 2-4 at home ATS as the home underdog and 9-9 overall ATS as an underdog. The Cavaliers T17th in points (114.4) and third in defensive rating (112.0). They’ve allowed just 207 points in their last two games, including a 110-100 win over the Pistons on Friday. They lost 107-98 to the Knicks on Sunday, shooting just 44 percent from the field and allowing 14 points off 10 turnovers. Donovan Mitchell leads the Cavaliers in scoring with 28.0 PPG. However, he’s a game-time decision for the Celtics vs Cavaliers odds with a knee injury. Caris LeVert is also a game-time decision.
Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Picks
The Celtics haven’t lost since February 1 and have been dominating teams lately. They have scored at least 110 points in each of their NBA matchups during the 11-game winning streak and the Cavaliers have only been over that total twice in their last eight games. They’ll especially have a hard time scoring if Mitchell is out of the lineup.
- Pick 1: Celtics -160
- Pick 2: Celtics -3.5 (-110)
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