Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics Prediction, Preview and Odds - 02/28/2025

Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Friday, February 28, 2025

Venue:  TD Garden, Boston, MA

Where to Watch:  ESPN

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Cavaliers +3, Celtics -3; Over/Under:  232 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Cavaliers +3, Celtics -3; Over/Under:  232 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Cavaliers +3, Celtics -3; Over/Under:  232 points

Cleveland Cavaliers:  48-10 (1st place, Central Division)

Boston Celtics:  42-17 (1st place, Atlantic Division)

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Cleveland Cavaliers:  9-1 last 10

Boston Celtics:  8-2 last 10

The Cavaliers are entering this game with a 48-10 record overall this season and they are 21-6 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on an 8 game winning streak with wins coming against the Detroit Pistons, the Washington Wizards, the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Toronto Raptors, the Brooklyn Nets, the New York Knicks, the Memphis Grizzlies, and the Orlando Magic. Ty Jerome led the team in points in that game with 20 while Evan Mobley, Max Strus, and De'Andre Hunter each were next on the team with 17 points. Donovan Mitchell and Craig Porter Jr. each led the team in assists in that game with 5 while Evan Mobley led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 56.3% from the field, 59.4% from 3-point range, and 81.3% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 122.9 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 111.2 PPG against them. The Cavaliers have an ATS record of 38-19-1 this season and their O/U record is 38-20.

The Celtics are entering this game with a 42-17 record overall this season and they are 18-10 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Detroit Pistons. Jayson Tatum led the team in points in that game with 27 while Derrick White and Payton Pritchard each were next on the team with 18 points. Jrue Holiday led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Al Horford led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 41.3% from the field, 42.9% from 3-point range, and 66.7% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 116.9 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 108.1 PPG against them. The Celtics have an ATS record of 25-33-1 this season and their O/U record is 26-33.

The current betting odds have the Celtics listed as a 3 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Celtics have looked really good in their games this season with their 42-17 record overall which has them right near the top of the East with one of the best records in the entire NBA. They have looked good on their home court too with their 18-10 home record. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers have looked great in their games this season with their 48-10 record overall which has them right at the top of the East with the best record in the entire NBA. They have also been a great road team this year with their 21-6 road record which is one of the best road records in the NBA. Both of these teams have been really hot with the Cavaliers being 9-1 in their last 10 games and the Celtics being 8-2. The Cavaliers have a lot more momentum on their side with 8 wins in a row now while the Celtics are coming off a loss to the Pistons in their last one, but the Celtics are going to be looking to bounce back after that bad loss and they will bring their best effort for the team with the best record in the East. The Cavaliers may be at the top of the East, but the Celtics are still the defending champions so these are 2 of the best teams in the NBA going at each other and the Celtics will be looking to prove that they are still the team to beat. As good as the Cavaliers have been this season, they have lost 2 of the 3 meetings with the Celtics this year and the Celtics will get them again here. The best way to place a bet here is on the Celtics to cover the spread in this game. 

Cavaliers Celtics Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Friday, February 28, 2025 (7:30 pm ET start time) is Celtics 112 Cavaliers 103.

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Cleveland Cavaliers: 13-23 ATS on the road when the line is +3 to -3. 11-23 ATS as a road underdog of 6 points or less. 22-13 UNDER as a road underdog of 6 points or less. 23-16 UNDER revenging a home loss vs opponent. 

Boston Celtics: 14-5 ATS as a home favorite of 6 points or less. 36-23 ATS off an upset loss as a favorite. 6-0 ATS after a blowout loss by 20 points or more. 26-10 UNDER when the line is +3 to -3. 28-17 UNDER in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 230. 

Cleveland Cavaliers:  D. Garland (PG) Out - Hip.

Boston Celtics:  J. Brown (SF) Day To Day - Thigh. L. Kornet (C) Day To Day - Personal.

“We still have to prove we can beat them, beat them at their place. I think we go in there, kind of guns blazing, go for the win, whatever it takes, throw everything at them. And then after that game, we can kind of step back and say, ‘Hey, what can we do in the playoffs?’” - Kenny Atkinson on this upcoming game against the Celtics.

“He’s pretty banged up. He’s feeling a little bit better. He’s pretty banged up, though, from last night. Just doing what’s best for him.” - Joe Mazzulla on the injury to Jaylen Brown after his team’s loss against the Pistons in their game on Wednesday.

PG Darius Garland

SG Donovan Mitchell

SF Max Strus

PF Evan Mobley

C Jarrett Allen

PG Derrick White

SG Jrue Holiday

SF Jaylen Brown

PF Jayson Tatum

C Kristaps Porzingis

PPG: D. Mitchell (24)

APG: D. Garland (6.7)

Reb/G: J. Allen (10.3)

PPG: J. Tatum (26.6)

APG: J. Tatum (5.8)

Reb/G: J. Tatum (8.7)

Coaches:

Cleveland Cavaliers: Kenny Atkinson (1st season)

Boston Celtics: Joe Mazzulla (3rd season)