Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics 3/1/2023 Analysis, Free Picks and Odds
In a highly anticipated Wednesday night NBA on ESPN doubleheader, the Cleveland Cavaliers will travel to TD Garden to face off against the Boston Celtics. With the Cavaliers boasting a record of 39-25 and winning seven of their last ten games, they are currently only two games behind the third place in the Eastern Conference standings, held by Philadelphia. Cleveland’s recent victory against Toronto showcased their dominant scoring abilities, with Jarrett Allen contributing 23 points and 11 rebounds, and All-Star G Donovan Mitchell leading the way with a game-high 35 points on 13-for-21 shooting. Additionally, the team’s impressive 18-for-36 performance from beyond the arc further solidified their offensive prowess.
- Cleveland is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 matches with Boston.
- The Cavaliers are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games against the Celtics.
- Cleveland is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston.
- The total stayed UNDER in 8 of Cleveland’s last 10 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics 3/1/2023 Analysis, Free Picks and Odds
Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics hold an impressive 44-18 record and have won 24 of their first 31 home games. However, the team faced a disappointing 109-94 road loss against the New York Knicks on Monday, where they missed 33 of 42 attempts from beyond the arc and were outrebounded by a 44-35 margin. As they prepare to face off against the Cavaliers, Boston will be looking to bounce back and maintain their tie with the Milwaukee Bucks for the top spot in the Eastern Conference standings. With the stage set for an exciting matchup, fans can expect a highly competitive game between two talented teams.
- The total remained UNDER in 4 of Boston’s last 6 games against Cleveland.
- The Boston Celtics are 13-2 SU in their last 15 games at home.
- Boston is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Cleveland.
- The total went OVER in 4 of Boston’s last 6 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics. The NBA pick for this game is the Boston Celtics. Boston SG Jaylen Brown missed Monday’s loss due to personal reasons and is expected to suit up in this game. These two teams rank in the top six of the league defensively, so the under is worth a look. Take the Celtics behind a bounce-back effort from Tatum to cover at home. Prediction, Boston Celtics will win 116-109..
NBA Starting Time: 7:30 PM (EDT)
Location: TD Garden in Boston, MA
Date: Sunday, February 12, 2023
TV: ESPN
NBA Odds: Boston Celtics -6.5
NBA Totals: 223.5
