Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction and Betting Tips | Dec. 1, 2024

The Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers game on Sunday is one of the biggest matchups for Dec. 1. The Celtics have a chance to take first place in the Eastern Conference with a win. The Cavaliers, meanwhile, are looking to snap a two-game losing skid.

Boston has a 16-3 record and is on a seven-game winning streak. They could overtake Cleveland in the standings if they can get the victory. The Cavaliers suffered surprising back-to-back losses to the Atlanta Hawks and are trying to return to the win column.

Sunday's game is the second meeting of the season between the Celtics and the Cavaliers. The Celtics prevailed in their first matchup on Nov. 19 at the TD Garden. Jayson Tatum led the way with 33 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in a 120-117 win.

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Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game Details and Odds

The Celtics-Cavaliers game is scheduled for a 6 p.m. EST tip-off at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. It will be televised nationally on NBA TV, while local fans can watch it on NBC Sports Boston and FanDuel Sports Network Ohio.

Fans can also watch the game via live streaming on NBA League Pass and FuboTV, which are both paid subscriptions.

Moneyline: Celtics (-122) vs. Cavaliers (+102)

Spread: Celtics -1.5 (-110) vs. Cavaliers +1.5 (-110)

Total (O/U): Celtics o236.5 (-115) vs. Cavaliers u236.5 (-110)

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Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Tips

Jayson Tatum is averaging 28.7 points per game this season and has an over/under of 27.5 for tonight's game. He has scored at least 28 points twice in his last five games. He's favored to go over 27.5, so take that odds, and run with it. Tatum had 33 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers in their previous matchup.

Jaylen Brown, meanwhile, is favored to go under 24.5 points despite averaging 24.7 PPG this season. He has only scored over 24.5 twice in his last five games. Monitor the Boston Celtics' injury report, and bet on him to score at least 25 points if Jrue Holiday and Derrick White are downgraded to out.

Donovan Mitchell is coming off a cold-shooting night against the Atlanta Hawks, scoring 12 points on 23 shots. Mitchell is looking to bounce back, so take the odds, and bet on him to go over 25.5 points. He has scored at least 26 points in three of his last five outings.

Evan Mobley, meanwhile, is favored to go under 16.5 points despite coming off back-to-back 20-point games. Mobley is averaging 18.2 PPG this season, which is a career high. Take the risk, and place your money on the big man to score at least 17 points against the Boston Celtics.

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Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction

The Boston Celtics are slightly favored to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers. But with a bunch of injuries heading into the game, the Celtics' winning streak is in jeopardy.

The prediction is an upset win for the Cavaliers as they cover the spread and the total goes over 236.5 points.