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The Cleveland Cavaliers (15-0) match up in the NBA Cup against the Boston Celtics (11-3) Tuesday at TD Garden. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET. (TNT) Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Cavaliers vs. Celtics odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Celtics won 2-1 last year
The Cavs made the Charlotte Hornets their latest victim 128-114 as 10-point favorites Sunday. F Evan Mobley led the charge with 23 points and 11 boards as G Donovan Mitchell sat out. Four players dropped 20 points in the affair as the Cavs moved to 15-0.
The Celtics staved off the Toronto Raptors in a 126-123 victory Saturday as 16.5-point favorites. G Jaylen Brown had 27 points, 7 dimes and 6 boards, and F Jayson Tatum has 24 points, 11 boards and 9 assists. The Celtics dispatched the Cavs in 5 games in the playoffs last season.
Cavaliers at Celtics odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 1:43 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Celtics -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Cavaliers +5.5 (-110) | Celtics -5.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Cavaliers at Celtics key injuries
Cavaliers
- G Caris LeVert (knee) questionable
- G Isaac Okoro (ankle) questionable
- F Dean Wade (ankle) out
Celtics
- G Payton Pritchard (thumb) out
- C Kristaps Porzingis (foot) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Cavaliers at Celtics picks and predictions
Prediction
Celtics 121, Cavaliers 117
Moneyline
This game feels a lot like the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills game from last weekend. The Chiefs had not lost since Christmas Day, and the Chiefs had a lot of fluky wins, and they went to Buffalo and got beat.
That’s what I feel is about to take place here, but the books clearly agree with the champs at -225.
Instead, I’m going with JAYSON TATUM OVER 6.5 ASSISTS (+110). He has been facilitating the offense of late with 9, 10 and 8 assists in his last 3 games.
Against the spread
I like the Cavs’ side here. They’re 11-4 ATS this year, and the Celtics are 7-7. Cleveland covered 2 of the 3 regular season meetings last year. If this were a 2.5-3.5-point spread, I’d consider Boston.
But I’m going CAVALIERS +5.5 (-110).
Over/Under
Each team has cashed 3 straight Overs. Boston has gone for 116+ in 3 straight games. Cleveland has gone for 114+ in 4 straight. I look for a fast-paced game where one team may gain separation, but the gap will be closed late.
Take the OVER 234.5 (-105).
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