Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction 2/4/25 NBA Picks

Cleveland Cavaliers (40-9) vs Boston Celtics (35-15)

Game Info: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:30 pm (Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse)

Betting Odds: Cleveland Cavaliers -1.5 -- Over/Under: 236 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: TNT

The Boston Celtics pay a visit to the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Tuesday night. Here’s a Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction. This article will include a Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Pick.

Boston Celtics 

The Boston Celtics have been in great form as they've won six of their last eight games overall and they will be gunning for a fourth straight victory after sneaking past the 76ers in an impressive 118-110 road win on Sunday. Jayson Tatum led the team with 35 points, seven rebounds, and 11 assists, Jaylen Brown added 21 points with 10 rebounds and six assists, Kristaps Porzingis added 18 points with five blocks while Derrick White chipped in with 17 points and nine assists. As a team, the Celtics shot 50 percent from the field and 21 of 49 from the 3-point line as they got off to a terrible start and looked to be in deep trouble when they trailed by 26 points, but they stayed in the contest and dominated the fourth quarter by 38-16 to run down the 76ers with time to spare. 

Cleveland Cavaliers 

Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers are starting to heat up again as they are now gunning for a fifth straight victory after making light work of the Mavericks in a 144-101 home win on Sunday. Sam Merrill led the team in scoring with 27 points off the bench, Evan Mobley added 22 points with 11 rebounds and four blocks while Darius Garland chipped in with 17 points and 10 assists. As a team, the Cavaliers shot 57 percent from the field and a sizzling 26 of 45 from the 3-point line as they dominated from the start and were always in control after outscoring the Mavericks by 50-19 in the first quarter and 91-46 in the first half. With the game wrapped up early, the Cavaliers were able to rest their starters early and give all six bench players extended minutes. The Cavs will face the Pistons, Wizards, Wolves, and Raptors following this one.

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win

  • The Cavaliers have won nine of their last 10 home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
  • The Celtics have lost each of their last six games as road underdogs against Central Division opponents following a win.
  • The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games following a win.
  • The Cavaliers have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games as favorites on the first leg of a back-to-back.

Why the Boston Celtics will win

  • The Celtics have won nine of their last 10 night games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Cavaliers have lost four of their last five games against Celtics teams that held a winning record.
  • The underdogs have covered the spread in three of the Celtics' last four games.
  • The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four night games following a home win.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of the Cavaliers' last six night games against the Celtics following a home win has gone OVER the total points line.
  • Each of the Celtics' last four games as underdogs following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.

Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction

The Celtics don't have any players listed on the injury report, while the Cavaliers are still playing without Isaac Okoro and Dean Wade. These teams have already met twice this season and it was the Celtics who won by three points back in November before the Cavaliers won by 115-111 back in December. It's hard to imagine anything but another close contest, especially with both teams coming into this one fresh off impressive victories. You can make an argument for either side, but I think the Cavaliers get the narrow win at home once again.
 

Peter’s Pick Cleveland -1.5

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