Boston Celtics (42-17) vs Cleveland Cavaliers (48-10)
Game Info: Friday, February 28, 2025 at 7:30 pm (TD Garden)
Betting Odds: Boston Celtics -2.5 -- Over/Under: 232 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN
The Cleveland Cavaliers invade the TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics on Friday night. Here’s a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics. This article will include a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics Pick.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been on a tear as they've won 12 of their last 13 games overall. They will be eager to build on their current eight-game win streak after making light work of the Magic in a 122-82 road win on Tuesday. Ty Jerome led the team in scoring with 20 points, Evan Mobley and Max Strus scored 17 points each while Donovan Mitchell chipped in with 11 points. As a team, the Cavaliers shot a healthy 56 percent from the field and 19 of 32 from the 3-point line. However, this win was more about their defense as they were always in control after holding the Magic to just 16 points in the first quarter to take an early double-digit lead. With the game wrapped up early in the third quarter, the Cavaliers were able to rest all their starters and give plenty of time to their bench players. The Cavs will face the Trail Blazers following this one.
Boston Celtics Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics have been in a groove of their own as they've reeled off 10 wins from their past 12 games. But they will be hoping to bounce back after having their six-game win streak halted by the Pistons in a 117-97 road defeat on Wednesday. Jayson Tatum led the team with 27 points, six rebounds, and three assists, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard scored 18 points each while Kristaps Porzingis chipped in with 11 points. As a team, the Celtics shot 41 percent from the field and an efficient 21 of 49 from the 3-point line as they poured in 35 points in the second quarter to overcome an early 15-point deficit. Only to get smashed by 62-42 in the second half where they just had no answer for the Pistons' Malik Beasley who poured in 26 points in just 22 minutes off the bench.
Why the Boston Celtics will win
- The Celtics have won each of their last nine games after losing as favorites.
- The Cavaliers have lost 12 of their last 14 games at TD Garden.
- The Celtics have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in 12 of their last 15 games as underdogs when playing with a rest advantage.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won 12 of their last 13 games.
- The Celtics have lost each of their last three games as home favorites when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Celtics have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games at TD Garden when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last five road games when playing with a rest advantage.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Cavaliers' last six Friday night games has gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Celtics' last six games as favorites have gone UNDER the total points line.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics Prediction
The Celtics could be shorthanded again with Luke Kornet, Jaylen Brown, and Jrue Holiday all listed as questionable, while the Cavaliers are expecting to have a full squad with no one currently listed on the injury report. These teams have already met three times this season with the Celtics leading the season series by 2-1. I understand why the Celtics are favorites at home, but they are banged up at the moment, and I just think the Cavaliers are firing on all cylinders at the moment. I can't remember the last time the Cavaliers opened as underdogs but I think they pull off the minor upset in this spot.
Peter’s Pick Cleveland +2.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
