Are you in need of Cavaliers vs. Celtics predictions? Well, you’re in the right place as the Celtics are on the road to face the Cavaliers on Tuesday, Mar 5 at 7:30 ET. The current total is 215.5, and the Celtics are favored by 8. Below you’ll find our Cavaliers vs. Celtics player props and predictions.
Cavaliers vs. Celtics Odds
- Spread: Celtics -8
- Total 215.5
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Mar 5
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland OH
- TV: TNT
Celtics Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Celtics have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 5-0 vs. the spread.
- Across the Celtics last ten road games, the team averaged 118 points per game while allowing 112. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-4-1, while going 8-2 straight-up.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Celtics have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 3-0 in these scenarios.
Cavaliers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Cavaliers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 0-5 vs. the spread.
- Although Cleveland has a straight up record of 8-2 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-5. The team averaged 113 points per game in these games.
- The last ten games that Cleveland was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 5-4-1 while going 4-6 straight up.
Can the Celtics Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?
As the Celtics look to extend their win streak to 12 games, they are favored by 8 points against the Cavaliers. This season, Boston has been favored in 57 of their 60 games and has a 46-11 record as the favorite.
On average, Celtics games have seen a combined scoring total of 231.2 points, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 215.5. This year, their games have averaged an over/under line of 231.1.
Boston’s ATS record for the season is 29-28, and they have covered the spread in their last six games. On the road, they are 12-14 ATS, and their average scoring margin on the road is +6.8 PPG.
In their last game, the Celtics defeated the Warriors by a score of 140-88. The O/U line for that game was 231 points, and Boston was favored by 8 points. This improved their overall record to 48-12, which is the best in the Eastern Conference.
The Celtics are one of the top offensive teams in the league, ranking 3rd in scoring at 121.3 points per game. However, they have been even better on the road, averaging 118.9 points per game.
So far this season, Boston has outscored the NBA average in 73.3% of their games. They are currently on a two-game streak of outscoring their scoring average.
When it comes to pace, the Celtics are 17th in the league at 98.2 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 10th at 48%. Boston is also one of the top three-point shooting teams in the league, ranking 1st in both three-point attempts and makes.
So far this season, the Celtics defense has been performing well, ranking 4th in the NBA at 109.9 points allowed per contest. For the season, Boston is ranked 29th in fewest fouls per game. Team’s are averaging 18.7 free-throws per game vs. the Celtics and have an overall field goal percentage of 44.8%.
Will the Cavaliers Come Through as Home Underdogs?
Today, the Cavaliers are 8-point underdogs at home against the Celtics. As the underdog, the Cavaliers have gone 8-10 straight-up and 9-8 against the spread. On average, they have been outscored by -2.2 points per game as the underdog.
Cleveland’s O/U record for the season is 27-32-1, and the under has hit in their last two games. This season, their games have averaged 223.9 points per game, and today’s O/U line is 215.5.
In their last game, the Cavaliers lost to the Knicks by a score of 107-98. The O/U line for that game was 208.5 points, and Cleveland was favored by 4.5 points going into the game. This dropped their ATS record at home to 14-17.
Overall, the Cavaliers are 39-21 and are currently 3rd in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 26-15 and 9-5 against teams in the Central Division.
Cleveland’s ATS record for the season is 29-29, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last five home games. At home, the Cavaliers are 20-21 straight-up and 14-17 against the spread.
At home, the Cavaliers are averaging 115.5 points per game, which is 16th in the league. Overall, they are 18th in the NBA with 114.3 points per game.
So far this season, Cleveland has outscored the NBA scoring average in 45% of their games. In terms of pace, the Cavaliers are 21st in the league at 97.7 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Cavaliers are 7th in the NBA with an average of 13.6 made threes per game. However, they are just 17th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%.
At present, the Cavaliers’ defense is ranked 2nd, allowing 109.5 points per game. For the season, Cleveland is ranked 24th in fewest fouls per game. Teams are averaging 22.0 free-throws per game vs. the Cavaliers and have an overall field goal percentage of 45.6%.
Cavaliers vs. Celtics Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Darius Garland and his points prop of 21.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -120 while the under is at -110. In this game against the Cavaliers, we suggest betting on the under for Darius Garland and his points prop set at 21.5. Our player projection model anticipates him not reaching his prop, with a projected total of 18.
- The Prop: Darius Garland Under 21.5 Points (-110)
Cavaliers vs. Celtics Predictions
For a pick on the point-spread in this Celtics vs. Cavaliers matchup, our bet is to grab the Cavaliers at +8. Even though our projections have the Celtics winning 116-114, we see the Cavaliers as the play on the point-spread.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 215.5 and given that our model is projecting 230 points between the teams, we like the over.
The Pick: Cavaliers +8 | at Fanduel Sportsbook