Cavaliers vs Celtics Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Nov. 19

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  • The Celtics are -5.5 favorites vs. the Cavaliers
  • Total (Over/Under): 235.5 points
  • Watch the game on TNT | NBSB

The Cleveland Cavaliers visit TD Garden to take on the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Boston, MA.

The are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

The Cavaliers vs Celtics Over/Under is total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Cavaliers are 11-4 against the spread, while the Celtics are 7-7 against the spread.


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Cavaliers vs. Celtics Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cleveland Cavaliers O
Boston Celtics U

Celtics vs Cavaliers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Tuesday‘s game with 67.7% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Cavaliers and Celtics.

Celtics vs Cavaliers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Cavaliers will cover the spread for Tuesday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.


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  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 49 games (+20.05 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 19 games (+18.90 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 46 away games (+13.05 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Game Total Over in 30 of their last 47 games (+11.30 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 42 away games (+11.25 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 62 of their last 95 games (+27.50 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 49 of their last 63 games (+24.52 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 41 of their last 58 games (+21.58 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 64 of their last 96 games (+18.41 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 62 of their last 100 games (+17.40 Units / 15% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 11-4 (+6.6 Units / 40% ROI).

  • 15-0 against the Moneyline (+15.4 Units / 29.59% ROI)
  • 10-5 against the Over for game total points (+4.5 Units / 27.27% ROI)
  • 5-10 against the Under for game total points (-6 Units / -36.36% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 7-7 (-0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 11-3 against the Moneyline (-6.45 Units / -7.5% ROI)
  • 7-7 against the Over for game total points (-0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 7-7 against the Under for game total points (-0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 99 games (-41.15 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 80 games (-31.20 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 20 of their last 50 games (-28.60 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 38 games at home (-22.60 Units / -8% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 42 of their last 99 games (-20.85 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 13 of their last 49 games (-26.95 Units / -48% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 38 of their last 95 games (-24.60 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 39 of their last 96 games (-23.85 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 2Q Spread in 40 of their last 95 games (-18.20 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 47 games (-16.00 Units / -31% ROI)

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Cleveland Cavaliers: Keys to the Game vs. the Boston Celtics

The Cavaliers are undefeated (7-0) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .490

The Cavaliers are 9-5 (.643) when their opponent attempts fewer than 15 free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .548

The Cavaliers are 32-4 (.889) when shooting 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2023-24 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .782

The Cavaliers were 28-1 (.966) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .822

Boston Celtics: Keys to the Game vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Celtics are 27-4 (.871) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .607

The Celtics are 44-9 (.830) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .582

The Celtics are 62-19 (.765) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .511

The Celtics were 15-1 (.938) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

Injury Report: Celtics vs. CavaliersTuesday‘s Game, Nov. 19

  • Boston Celtics – No Injuries Reported
  • Cleveland Cavaliers – No Injuries Reported

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have a TS% of 57% this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Cavaliers have a TS% of 60% in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Cavaliers have an eFG% of 64% in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

The Cavaliers are shooting 42% from three (233/556) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics made 16.5 three-pointers per game last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.8

The Celtics have made 17.4 three-pointers per game at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.1

The Celtics have made 16.3 three-pointers per game on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.7

The Celtics have made 16.1 three-pointers per game on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.5

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have averaged 4.7 blocks per game (456 blocks/97 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Cavaliers averaged 4.6 blocks per game (380 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Cavaliers have averaged 34.6 defensive rebounds per game (6,198 rebounds/179 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Cavaliers have averaged 4.5 blocks per game (221 blocks/49 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.3

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have averaged 37.6 defensive rebounds per game (3,606 rebounds/96 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics averaged 37.9 defensive rebounds per game (3,109 rebounds/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Celtics averaged 6.6 blocks per game (538 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Celtics have allowed an average of 1.22 points per shot (19,653 points/16,175 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.29


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