It’s the second of back-to-back games between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics on Thursday. The Celtics won the first matchup by 7 at home. The win for the Celtics was their second straight, and it improved their record to 17-5 on the season. Boston has the best record in the Eastern Conference.
Cavaliers vs Celtics Picks
When you go to bet on this game, take the Boston Celtics -9.5 over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- Pick: Boston Celtics -9.5
For Cleveland, it was their second straight loss. The Cavaliers are now 13-11 on the season. The Cleveland Cavaliers standings finds them tied for 8th in the East. Let’s find out more about both NBA teams, and get to our Cavaliers vs Celtics best bets:
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics Odds
Cavaliers vs. Celtics Information
Before our Cavaliers vs Celtics best bets, take a look at some information on one of the NBA Matchups for Thursday:
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics
Location of the game: TD Garden. Boston, MA.
Date & Time: Thursday, December 14. 7:30 pm EST.
How to watch: NBA TV
Recent Scores
Cleveland Cavaliers Last 3
- Friday, December 8th, 2023: 111-99 win at Miami Heat
- Monday, December 11th, 2023: 104-94 loss at Orlando Magic
- Tuesday, December 12th, 2023: 120-113 loss at Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics Last 3
- Monday, December 4th, 2023: 122-112 loss at Indiana Pacers
- Friday, December 8th, 2023: 133-123 win over New York Knicks
- Tuesday, December 12th, 2023: 120-113 win over Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics Analysis
The Boston Celtics are scoring 117.4 points per game, which ranks in the Top 10 in the NBA. Defensively, the Celtics are fourth in the West. The offense is led by their ability to make shots, especially from downtown. Boston is making nearly 16 three-point shots per game.
Jayson Tatum is having a fantastic start to the season. Tatum has played in 22 games, and is scoring 27.2 points per game, and ripping down nearly 9 rebounds per game. Jaylen Brown is second on the squad with 22.1 points per game, while Kristaps Porzingis is third, with just shy of 20 per game.
The Boston Celtics schedule shows that they will host the Orlando Magic in back-to-back games on Friday and Sunday. Following that, the Celtics go on the road starting in Golden State, and ending on Christmas Day in Los Angeles against the Lakers.
Cleveland’s Shooting Prowess
Cleveland is making just shy of 48% of their shots from the field this season, which is right in the middle of the pack in the league. The Cavaliers are making 11.5 three-point shots per game. The top scorer so far for Cleveland has been Donovan Mitchell. The former Jazz star is scoring 27.4 points per game.
Darius Garland is second on the team with 20.8 points per game. Cleveland has been without one of their big men Evan Mobley. Mobley is questionable for this game. He is scoring 16 points and ripping down 10.5 rebounds per game.
Cleveland will take on the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday at home, and then welcome the Houston Rockets and Utah Jazz to town, before a home game against the Pelicans. The Cavaliers play at the Chicago Bulls on December 23rd.
Odds Breakdown
- Spread: Boston Celtics -9.5, Cleveland Cavaliers +9.5
- Total: 226.5
- Moneyline: Boston Celtics -340, Cleveland Cavaliers +270
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics Betting Pick and Prediction
It’s time for our NBA Expert Picks for this game: Same ole, same ole. The Boston Celtics are the better team, and playing at home, a place where they have yet to lose is a good thing. The Celtics are talented, and should be one of the favorites to win the title this season.
Boston wins their third straight, and Cleveland drops their third in a row. When you go to bet on this game, take the Boston Celtics -9.5 over the Cleveland Cavaliers. We hope you liked our look at the Cavaliers vs Celtics best bets.
- NBA Pick: Boston Celtics -9.5
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