The Boston Celtics will be on the road to face the Cleveland Cavaliers in another round of league games. It is one of the eight games scheduled for Sunday.
The Celtics are ninth in the Eastern Conference with a 10-9 record. They have won three of their last five games. Their last matchup was against the Minnesota Timberwolves, losing 119-115 on Saturday at home.
Celtics guard Jaylen Brown recorded 41 points, six rebounds and seven assists. Neemias Queta added 19 points and 18 rebounds.
The Cavaliers, on the other hand, are sixth in the East with a 12-8 record. They have won two of their last five games, with their last game being a 130-123 road loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday.
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Donovan Mitchell recorded 42 points, three rebounds and three assists. Evan Mobley chipped in with 20 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists.
Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers game details
The Celtics-Cavaliers game is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The matchup can be watched on TV via NBCS-BOS and FDSOH, and streamed via Fubo.
Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers betting lines
Moneyline: Celtics (+240) vs. Cavaliers (-300)
Spread: Celtics (+8.0) vs. Cavaliers (-8.0)
Total: (O/U): Celtics (o233.0) -110 vs. Cavaliers (u233.0) -110
Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers preview
The Celtics have a better head-to-head record against the Cavaliers. They have met 231 times, and Boston leads with a 142-89 record.
Their last regular-season matchup was on Oct. 29, with the 2023/24 champions winning 125-105 at home. Brown recorded 30 points, five rebounds and four assists. Evan Mobley finished with 19 points, 11 rebounds and four assists.
Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers predicted starting lineups
Celtics
PG: Payton Pritchard | SG: Derrick White | SF: Jaylen Brown | PF: Jordan Walsh | C: Neemias Queta
Cavaliers
PG - Darius Garland | SG - Donovan Mitchell | SF - De'Andre Hunter | PF - Evan Mobley | C - Thomas Bryant
Note: The starting lineups could still change ahead of tipoff.
Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers betting tips
Jaylen Brown has an over/under of 27.5 points via FanDuel. He is averaging 28.8 ppg this season, and the safe bet is the over.
Meanwhile, Donovan Mitchell has an over/under of 28.5 points via FanDuel. He is averaging 30.6 ppg this season, and the safe bet is the over.
Game prediction
The Cavaliers are heavy favorites to win against the Grizzlies. They have an 75% win probability compared to Memphis' 29.4% chance. The Cavaliers have won four of the last five games at home and will look to maintain the record.
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