Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Betting Prediction

NBA Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction 2/4/2025

The Boston Celtics (35-15) travel to face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers (40-9) on Tuesday, February 4th. This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland and televised on TNT. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET.

Celtics vs Cavaliers

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The Celtics Are Coming Off A Win

Boston improved to 35-15 on the season with a 118-110 win over the 76ers on Sunday. The Celtics were -12 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread, winning by 8. The total points for the game were 228, just over the 224-point line.

Boston trailed 94-80 going into the 4th quarter but dominated the final period, outscoring Philadelphia 38-16. A key 10-0 run helped them turn the game around, as they extended their lead from 94-75 to 104-75.

The Cavaliers Are Coming Off A Win

The Cavaliers improved to 40-9 on the season with a dominant 144-101 win over the Mavericks on Sunday. Cleveland, favored by -15.5, easily covered the spread, and the game’s total of 245 points went over the O/U line of 236.

Cleveland set the tone early, jumping out to a 50-19 lead after the 1st quarter, including a 14-0 run. They continued to pour it on in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Dallas 41-27. With a 119-75 lead heading into the 4th, the Cavaliers coasted to victory, despite being narrowly outscored in the final two quarters.

Celtics Offense Breakdown

Jayson Tatum’s 35 points and 11 assists led the Celtics to a win over the 76ers, as he hit 5 threes at a 62.5% rate. Boston made 21 threes, shooting 42.9% from deep and 50% overall from the field.

Tatum scored 13 points in the 4th quarter, while Jaylen Brown added 6 of his 21 points late. Kristaps Porzingis finished with 18 points, and Derrick White contributed 8 of his 17 points in the 3rd quarter.

Cavaliers Offense Breakdown

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The Cavaliers put on an offensive clinic in their 144-101 win over the Mavericks, shooting 57% from the field and knocking down 26 threes at a 57.8% clip. Sam Merrill led the way with 9 triples, finishing with 27 points, including 12 in both the 2nd and 4th quarters.

Evan Mobley added 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Darius Garland contributed 17 points and 10 assists, scoring 13 in the 1st quarter. Donovan Mitchell also had a strong start, scoring 9 of his 12 points in the opening period.

Celtics Team Defense

Despite giving up 110 points, the Celtics’ defense came through when it mattered, holding the 76ers to just 16 points in the 4th quarter to secure the win. Boston allowed Philadelphia to shoot 45% from the field.

The Celtics struggled to contain the 76ers from beyond the arc, allowing 15 threes on 46% shooting. Boston also sent Philadelphia to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 21. The Celtics finished with 3 steals and 8 blocks.

Cavaliers Team Defense

Despite giving up 110 points, the Celtics’ defense came up big in the 4th quarter, allowing just 16 points to hold off the 76ers. Boston gave up 29 points in the 1st, 32 in the 2nd, and 33 in the 3rd, with Philadelphia shooting 45% from the field.

The Celtics struggled to defend the three, as the 76ers hit 15 threes at a 46% clip. Boston also sent Philadelphia to the line 28 times, where they made 21 free throws. The Celtics finished with 33 defensive rebounds, allowing 8 offensive boards, and added 8 blocks.

Celtics vs Cavaliers Trends

  • Through their last ten road games, Boston has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 7-3 while averaging 111 points per game.
  • In their last three games at home, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 121 points per game in these contests.
  • In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Celtics have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
  • The Cavaliers have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.

Celtics vs Cavaliers Prediction

The Celtics come in as the underdog at +2, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 237, and our model predicts the Celtics and Cavaliers to score a combined 262 points. We recommend betting on the over.


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