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Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Preview, Odds, Prediction, Picks (Dec 1)

  • Nikola Velickovic
  • Nov 30, 2024 at 5:14 AM EST

Pick rationale

Analysis & key factors

  • Celtics vs. Cavaliers game is the battle of the two best teams in the Eastern Conference.
  • Boston Celtics have seven straight wins.
  • Cleveland Cavaliers have back-to-back losses vs. Atlanta Hawks.  

Boston Celtics are one win away from the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA standings, and the reigning champions have a chance to jump over the franchise from Ohio this Sunday night. All they need to do is win.

How To Watch

  • When: Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 6 PM ET
  • Where: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio
  • How To Watch: NBA TV

Celtics vs. Cavaliers Odds

TeamOddsSpreadTotals
Boston Celtics-115-1.5235.5
Cleveland Cavaliers+105+1.5235.5

Game Preview

Boston is on fire. The Celtics won the last seven games and are second in the East, with a tendency to reach the top of the conference. Their offense is on fire, with 121.2 points per game this year. Jayson Tatum leads the way with 28.4 buckets each night.

This unit’s previous triumph was against the Chicago Bulls this Friday night, 138-129, on the road. Tatum scored 35 points, and the fantastic Payton Pritchard added 29 off the bench.

Cleveland Cavaliers scored 122.4 points per game and are the No.1 offense in the NBA. However, over the past three events, that number dropped to 115.7, so it’s no wonder they lost two games in a row.

Both were against the Atlanta Hawks, one at home and the more recent on the road, 117-101, with them being behind throughout the entire event. Donovan Mitchell scored only 12 points, while Darius Garland had 29.

Celtics vs. Cavaliers Head to Head

The Cs were the ones who inflicted Cleveland its first loss of the year. It was on November 19, at the TD Garden, 120-117.

Celtics vs. Cavaliers Prediction

The Cavs lost the pace, and that’s something that is visible. Meanwhile, the champions are red-hot, and even though the Cavs play very well at home, our NBA betting pick here is for the Boston Celtics to win. For more NBA odds and previews click on this link.

  • Celtics vs. Cavaliers pick: Celtics win

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