Cavaliers vs. Celtics Prediction, Pick Against the Spread and Latest Odds
The undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers take on the defending champion Boston Celtics. As far as early-season NBA matchups go, this is about as big as it gets. Handicapper Matt McCuen gives us his Cavaliers vs. Celtics prediction and best bets.
Matt McCuen - November 19, 2024, 4:15 PM EST
3 minCavaliers vs. Celtics Prediction, Pick Against the Spread and Latest Odds
The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics duel from TD Garden on Tuesday Night in a battle between the clear top-two teams in the Eastern Conference.
Tonight will also be a rematch of last year's Eastern Conference Semifinals, which the Celtics won on their way to an NBA Championship.
Not only do I have a pick against the spread for Cavaliers vs. Celtics, but I also found a juicy player prop in the oddschecker+ positive Value Bets Tool that I couldn't pass up. You know I'm a sucker for good value and this one is almost 50% EV.
Clevland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics Odds
Clevland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics Date, Time and Where To Watch
- Date: November 19, 2024
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Where To Watch: TNT
Clevland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics Prediction
Cleveland is off to a historic start to the season as they've posted a 15-0 record through the first 15 games of the season. That 15-0 record is the best start to the season in Cavs history.
Head Coach Kenny Atkinson has been made an early favorite to win NBA Coach of the Year, with odds as short as +100 in some places.
The Cavs know they will have their toughest test of the season tonight on the road against the defending champs.
Veteran Donovan Mitchell leads the Cavs with 24.6 points per game. Darius Garland had enjoyed a stellar season with 21.4 points per game and a team-leading 7.0 assists. Center Jarrett Allen has averaged a double-double with 14.5 points and 10.9 rebounds.
Cleveland has averaged 123.7 points per game as a team.
Boston rolls into the contest with an 11-3 record and that record is good enough for the second-best mark in the Eastern Conference. that's a pretty good start to their quest for back-to-back titles.
According to every sportsbook, the Celtics remain the betting favorite to win the NBA Finals again this season, and it makes sense as few teams have as much talent as they do.
Boston has won back-to-back games coming into tonight, including a thrilling 126-123 win over the Toronto Raptors over the weekend. The Celtics will attempt to extend its win streak to three games tonight.
Jayson Tatum leads the offense with 29.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game. Jaylen Brown has been outstanding for the Celtics with 25.6 points and 7.1 rebounds. Derrick White has added 18.9 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.
Boston has averaged 121.6 points per game.
Clevland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics Picks
- Pick: Boston Celtics -5 (-110)
- Pick: Jarrett Allen Over 1.5 assists (-105)
We will ride with the Celtics to end the Cavs' perfect season tonight.
Despite the unbelievable start to the season, Boston holds the upper hand in this matchup. Tonight is a tough spot for the Cavs on the road tonight and I expect the reigning NBA Champions to take care of business.
In the second play of this game, we will team up with our oddschecker+ Positive Value Bets Tool to get some really great value on a prop pick.
The implied probability of Allen cashing his prop is 51.28% but our oddschecker AI has the probability of him getting multiple assists at 75.67%.
The expected value of this wager is 47.56% and that's just too good for me to pass up.
