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NBA 2023-24: Celtics vs Cavaliers - Prediction & Odds
After winning their previous fixture against the Cavaliers, Jayson Tatum-led Boston Celtics are scheduled to host Donovan Mitchell's Cleveland Cavaliers at the TD Garden in their back-to-back regular season fixtures on Thursday. In the 2023-24 NBA Eastern Conference standings, the Celtics are placed at the top with 17 wins in 22 matches while the Cavaliers have managed the ninth spot with a 13-11 record.
Boston are currently on a two-game winning streak while Cleveland lost their last two matches including their recent game at the Celtics. The Celtics have won all their 11 home games while the Cavaliers have won seven of their 12 road games so far this season.
Celtics vs Cavaliers: Match Prediction
Celtics vs Cavaliers Head-To-Head:
- The Boston Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers by seven points in their previous home fixture this season.
- In their last 10 NBA regular season matches, the Cavaliers dominated the Celtics with six victories.
- The Cavaliers last won a regular season road game against the Celtics in October 2022.
BOS vs CLE Top Players:
- The Celtics feature Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porziņģis, and Derrick White as their star players.
- The Cavaliers feature Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert, Jarrett Allen, Darius Garland, Emoni Bates, and Evan Mobley as their star players.
Average Quarter score: (Celtics 118-112 Cavaliers)
- 1st quarter: 28-32
- 2nd quarter: 27-25
- 3rd quarter: 34-27
- 4th quarter: 29-28
Cavaliers at Celtics: Betting Odds
Against The Spread (ATS): 8.5 points ()
Over/Under (OU): 226.5 (Over)
Prediction: Celtics 118-112 Cavaliers
BOS vs CLE Money Line:
- The Boston vs Cleveland money line: Celtics -400; Cavaliers +310.
- This season, the Celtics have lost five of the 22 games as the favorites, while the Cavaliers have won four of the nine games as the underdogs.
- This season, the Celtics haven't played any game as the underdogs, while the Cavaliers have lost six of the 15 games as the favorites.
Celtics vs Cavaliers Against The Spread:
- In the NBA 2023-24 regular season, the Celtics are averaging 117.4 points per game, while the Cavaliers are averaging 110.6 points per game.
- From their opponents this season, the Celtics are scoring 8.4 points more per game, and the Cavaliers are scoring 0.1 points less per game.
Celtics vs Cavaliers Over/Under:
- For the Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell is leading the squad this season with 27.3 points per game followed by Darius Garland with 20.5 points per game. Apart from them, Evan Mobley is averaging 16 ppg while Caris LeVert is scoring 14.9 ppg.
- For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum leads the squad this season with 27.5 points per game followed by Jaylen Brown with 22 points per game. Apart from them, Kristaps Porziņģis is averaging 19.1 ppg while Derrick White is scoring 15.4 ppg.
Celtics vs Cavaliers: How to Watch
When and where will the Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA 2023-24 regular season match take place?
The NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the Celtics and Cavaliers will take place on December 15 at 06:00 a.m. IST (December 14, 07:30 p.m. ET) at the TD Garden.
Where to watch the live telecast of the Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA 2023-24 regular season match in India and the US?
The live telecast of the NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the Celtics and Cavaliers will be available on Sports 18 in India and on TNT and NBA TV in the US.
Where to watch the live stream of the Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA 2023-24 regular season match in India and the US?
The NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the Celtics and Cavaliers can be streamed live on Jio Cinema, and NBA.com on a subscription basis in India, and on ESPN and ABC in the US.
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