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Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Nov. 2

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 BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 02, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Celtics (4-2) are -1.5 favorites vs. the Cavaliers (5-1)
  • Total (Over/Under): 219.5 points
  • Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 7:30pm EDT
  • Watch the game on BSOH & NBCS-BOS

The Boston Celtics visit Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT in Cleveland.

The Celtics are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Celtics vs Cavaliers Over/Under is 219.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Celtics are 3-3 against the spread, while the Cavaliers are 5-1 against the spread.

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Celtics vs. Cavaliers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Boston Celtics-1.5 -110O 219.5 -115-120
Cleveland Cavaliers +1.5 -110U 219.5 -115100

Cavaliers vs Celtics Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Celtics will win Wednesday‘s game with 56.8% confidence.

Cavaliers vs Celtics Spread Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Celtics will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 53.7% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Celtics and Cavaliers, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.

  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 33 of their last 43 away games (+24.55 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1Q Spread in 37 of their last 49 away games (+24.48 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have covered the 1H Spread in 29 of their last 39 away games (+17.95 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 1H Moneyline in 28 of their last 39 away games (+17.50 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 59 of their last 99 games (+13.51 Units / 12% ROI)
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  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 33 games at home (+11.05 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 28 of their last 43 games at home (+10.75 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 36 of their last 60 games (+9.55 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Game Total Under in 26 of their last 43 games at home (+8.40 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 22 of their last 35 games at home (+7.85 Units / 20% ROI)
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    Against the spread this NBA season, the Celtics have gone 3-3 (-0.3 Units / -4.58% ROI).

    • 4-2 against the Moneyline (-0.9 Units / -5.73% ROI)
    • 3-3 against the Over for game total points (-0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI)
    • 3-3 against the Under for game total points (-0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI)

    Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 5-1 (+3.9 Units / 58.65% ROI).

    • 5-1 against the Moneyline (+5.3 Units / 50.96% ROI)
    • 4-2 against the Over for game total points (+1.8 Units / 27.27% ROI)
    • 2-4 against the Under for game total points (-2.4 Units / -36.36% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 71 games (-16.10 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 68 games (-16.10 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 2Q Spread in 25 of their last 60 games (-13.09 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 30 of their last 64 games (-12.78 Units / -14% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 43 games at home (-12.60 Units / -27% ROI)
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  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 40 of their last 99 games (-27.01 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 41 of their last 99 games (-24.91 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 50 of their last 96 games (-21.24 Units / -14% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 45 away games (-15.30 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Boston Celtics have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 17 of their last 47 away games (-14.95 Units / -29% ROI)
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    Boston Celtics: Keys to the Game vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers

    The Boston Celtics were 37-11 (.771) when winning the rebounding margin last season — 10th-best among NBA teams. The Washington Wizards averaged 42.5 rebounds per game (3,482 rebounds/82 games) last season — fifth-lowest among NBA teams.

    The Celtics were 37-6 (.860) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .772

    The Celtics were 37-11 (.771) when winning the rebounding margin last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .693

    The Celtics are 53-10 (.841) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .776

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

    The Cavaliers were 30-5 (.857) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse last season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .772

    The Cavaliers are 22-31 (.415) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .452

    The Cavaliers were 17-8 (.680) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .546

    The Cavaliers are 24-36 (.400) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .452

    Injury Report: Cavaliers vs. Celtics – Wednesday‘s Game, Nov. 2

  • Dylan Windler (Cavaliers): Windler is questionable for Wednesday’s (Nov. 2) game against Boston.
  • Darius Garland (Cavaliers): Garland is questionable for Wednesday’s (Nov. 2) game against Boston.
  • Ricky Rubio (Cavaliers): Rubio will miss the start of the season as he recovers from a left ACL tear.
  • Danilo Gallinari (Celtics): The Celtics announced that Gallinari tore his ACL in his left knee. There is no timetable for his return.
  • Robert Williams III (Celtics): Williams III underwent a procedure and will need 4-6 weeks to recover, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
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    Boston Celtics Offensive Stats & Trends

    The Celtics had an eFG% of 54% last season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%

    The Celtics made 13.1 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.4

    The Celtics had a TS% of 46% in close and late situations last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 49%

    The Celtics shot 36% from three (524/1,452) in the second half last season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

    Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

    The Cavaliers are shooting 33% from three (740/2,255) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

    The Cavaliers averaged 102.2 points per game (4,088 points/40 games) on the road last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 109.1

    The Cavaliers have averaged 103.9 points per game (15,898 points/153 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 110.8

    The Cavaliers have made 9.7 three-pointers per game on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.4

    Boston Celtics Defensive Stats & Trends

    The Celtics averaged 35.1 defensive rebounds per game (2,882 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.9

    The Celtics averaged 5.7 blocks per game (470 blocks/82 games) last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

    The Celtics have averaged 5.4 blocks per game (415 blocks/77 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

    The Celtics have averaged 6.8 steals per game (527 steals/77 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

    Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

    The Cavaliers averaged 4.1 blocks per game (330 blocks/81 games) last season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

    The Cavaliers averaged 7.0 steals per game (567 steals/81 games) last season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

    The Cavaliers have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (649 blocks/153 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

    The Cavaliers have averaged 4.1 blocks per game (309 blocks/76 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

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