Celtics vs Cavaliers Prediction and NBA Tips - 15 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 15, 2023, 12:34AM | Published: Dec 14, 2023, 3:21PM
The Boston Celtics will play the Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action at TD Garden on Friday, commencing at 11:30am AEDT.
Led by star players Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis, the Celtics are aiming to beat a Cavaliers team that includes Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Celtics vs Cavaliers game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Celtics vs Cavaliers
Based on detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Boston-Cleveland NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Celtics a 75% chance of winning against the Cavaliers at TD Garden.
More: Celtics vs Cavaliers Simulated 10K Times
Celtics vs Cavaliers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at TD Garden are shown below:
- Head to Head: Celtics $1.27, Cavaliers $4.00
- Line: Celtics -8.5 ($1.91), Cavaliers +8.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 227.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Celtics at $1.27. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Cavaliers at $4.00.
The Celtics are 8.5-point favourites against the Cavaliers, with odds of $1.91 currently on offer at bet365.
For the underdog Cavaliers (+8.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.91.
The Over/Under for Celtics vs Cavaliers has been set at 227.5 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Cavaliers (+8.5) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 227.5 points has a 51% chance of staying Under.
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Celtics vs Cavaliers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Cleveland at $4.00 with PointsBet
- Line: Cavaliers +8.5 at $1.91 with PointsBet (52% probability)
- Total Points: Under 227.5 at $1.91 with bet365 (51% probability)
Our Celtics vs Cavaliers predictions are based on world-class simulations and gambling intelligence to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7/365.
While the Celtics have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Cavaliers to win is our recommended option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a bettor.
Celtics vs Cavaliers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Celtics vs Cavaliers at TD Garden this Friday has the Celtics winning 117-109.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Boston vs Cleveland on Friday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live updates.
Celtics vs Cavaliers: Player Props
Betting on Cleveland vs Boston player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict how each team's leading players will perform at TD Garden.
Jayson Tatum is expected to lead the Celtics with 28 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists, while Donovan Mitchell is projected to have 26 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the Cavaliers.
Celtics Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 28 | 10 | 5 |
| Jaylen Brown | 23 | 6 | 4 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | 23 | 7 | 3 |
| Jrue Holiday | 17 | 5 | 6 |
| Derrick White | 15 | 4 | 4 |
Cavaliers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 26 | 6 | 4 |
| Darius Garland | 23 | 3 | 6 |
| Jarrett Allen | 12 | 7 | 2 |
| Max Strus | 12 | 4 | 3 |
| Caris LeVert | 10 | 3 | 3 |
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Boston vs Cleveland game at TD Garden.
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Celtics vs Cavaliers: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Celtics and Cavaliers at TD Garden is scheduled to tip off at 11:30am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Friday 15 December 2023
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: TD Garden
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Boston vs Cleveland predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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