Celtics vs Cavaliers Player Prop Bets Tonight – NBA, Mar. 8

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The Boston Celtics visit Rocket Arena to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 1:00 pm in Cleveland, OH.

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

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

So far this NBA season, the Celtics are 37-26 against the spread, while the Cavaliers are 27-36 against the spread.


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Celtics vs. Cavaliers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Boston Celtics O
Cleveland Cavaliers U

Cavaliers vs Celtics Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Sunday‘s game with 51.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Celtics and Cavaliers.

Cavaliers vs Celtics Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Celtics will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 58.0% confidence.


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  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 32 of their last 45 away games (+18.25 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the Game Total Under in 29 of their last 40 games (+16.90 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 40 away games (+14.40 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 30 away games (+13.05 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 30 of their last 45 away games (+12.75 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 23 of their last 30 games at home (+15.05 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 22 games (+11.05 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Team Total Under in 23 of their last 35 games at home (+9.35 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 23 of their last 30 games at home (+8.95 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have covered the 4Q Spread in 31 of their last 50 games (+8.85 Units / 15% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 37-26 (+8.4 Units / 12.12% ROI).

  • 42-21 against the Moneyline (+0.3 Units / 0.17% ROI)
  • 22-41 against the Over for game total points (-23.1 Units / -33.33% ROI)
  • 41-22 against the Under for game total points (+16.8 Units / 24.24% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 27-36 (-12.6 Units / -18.18% ROI).

  • 39-24 against the Moneyline (-11.6 Units / -6% ROI)
  • 30-33 against the Over for game total points (-6.3 Units / -9.09% ROI)
  • 33-30 against the Under for game total points (+0 Units / 0% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 18 of their last 45 games at home (-32.40 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 35 games at home (-21.25 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 2Q Spread in 15 of their last 45 games (-19.55 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the Spread in 16 of their last 45 games at home (-15.90 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 35 games at home (-14.85 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 40 games (-20.90 Units / -47% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 12 of their last 40 away games (-20.55 Units / -44% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 40 games (-18.42 Units / -40% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 14 of their last 40 games (-16.10 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 45 games (-15.50 Units / -30% ROI)

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

The Celtics are 55-11 (.833) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .617

The Celtics are 145-25 (.853) when scoring 110 or more points since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .656

The Celtics are 46-13 (.780) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .446

The Celtics are undefeated (19-0) when shooting 40% or better from three this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: .693

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

The Cavaliers were undefeated (14-0) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

The Cavaliers were 13-1 (.929) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .545

The Cavaliers are 8-1 (.889) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .624

The Cavaliers are 16-4 (.800) when shooting 40% or better from three this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .693

Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics made 17.8 three-pointers per game last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.5

The Celtics have made 16.4 three-pointers per game on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.0

The Celtics have made 16.6 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.2

The Celtics have averaged 12.2 turnovers per game (769 turnovers/63 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.6

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers had an eFG% of 58% last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

The Cavaliers have a TS% of 53% in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Cavaliers have made 14.5 three-pointers per game this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.2

The Cavaliers have averaged 60.9 points per game (3,835 points/63 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 56.6

Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

The Celtics have averaged 6.8 steals per game (767 steals/113 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.0

The Celtics averaged 6.6 blocks per game (538 blocks/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Celtics allowed an average of 1.19 points per shot (8,957 points/7,515 shots) in the 2023-24 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 1.28

The Celtics have allowed 20.0 points in the paint per game (1,262 points/63 games) in the first half this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 25.2

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers averaged 36.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,985 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Cavaliers averaged 4.6 blocks per game (380 blocks/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Cavaliers have 567 steals this season — tied for 9th most among NBA teams

The Cavaliers have averaged 4.6 blocks per game (522 blocks/113 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9


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