A contest featuring one of the NBA’s best offensive teams against one of the best teams defensively, the Boston Celtics (44-18) host the Cleveland Cavaliers (39-25) at TD Garden on March 1, 2023. The Celtics are fourth in points per game (117.7), and the Cavaliers are first in points conceded (106.5). Boston is a favorite, by 4.5 points. The point total for the matchup is 219.5.
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Celtics Vs Cavaliers Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Celtics | -4.5 | 219.5 |
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Injury Report as of March 1
Celtics: None
Cavaliers: None
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Celtics (-4.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (219.5) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Celtics Vs Cavaliers Stat Rankings
| Celtics Avg. (Rank) | Cavaliers Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 117.7 (4th) | Points Scored | 111.9 (26th) |
| 112.0 (9th) | Points Allowed | 106.5 (1st) |
| 45.0 (8th) | Rebounds | 41.8 (23rd) |
| 9.6 (23rd) | Off. Rebounds | 9.7 (22nd) |
| 15.9 (2nd) | 3pt Made | 11.5 (19th) |
| 26.3 (7th) | Assists | 24.9 (16th) |
| 12.9 (7th) | Turnovers | 12.9 (7th) |
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Celtics Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 58 | 30.1 | 8.7 | 4.7 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 3.3 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | 53 | 14.8 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 2.1 |
| Derrick White | 62 | 12.0 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.8 |
| Marcus Smart | 45 | 11.3 | 3.5 | 6.8 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| Al Horford | 48 | 9.4 | 6.1 | 2.7 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 2.1 |
Cavaliers Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 53 | 27.2 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 3.7 |
| Darius Garland | 54 | 21.9 | 2.6 | 7.9 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 2.6 |
| Evan Mobley | 62 | 16.0 | 8.8 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.3 |
| Jarrett Allen | 57 | 14.8 | 9.9 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| Caris LeVert | 58 | 11.6 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.5 |
Betting Trends
- The Celtics are 33-28-1 against the spread this year.
- Boston’s ATS record as 4.5-point favorites or more is 18-20.
- This season, 28 of the Celtics’ 62 games have hit the over.
- Boston and its opponent have broken the 219.5-point mark 45 times this year.
- Celtics games average 229.8 total points this season, 10.3 points less than the over/under for this matchup.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread 33 times in 64 games.
- Cleveland has won twice ATS (2-2) as a 4.5-point underdog or greater this year.
- This year, 30 of the Cavaliers’ 64 games have hit the over.
- Cleveland’s games have finished with over 219.5 points scored 30 times this year.
- Cavaliers games average 218.5 total points, 1.0 less than the total for this matchup.
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