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The Boston Celtics (3-1) host the Cleveland Cavaliers (3-1) at TD Garden on Friday, October 28, 2022. The contest starts at 7:30 PM ET and airs on NBSB. The Celtics are 6.5-point favorites in the game. A 218.5-point over/under is set for this matchup.
Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 6.5 points, with sportsbooks listing the Celtics as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Celtics have -251 odds to pick up the win, while the Cavaliers are listed at +205 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 218.5 points.
Celtics vs. Cavaliers Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Friday, October 28, 2022
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBSB
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Arena: TD Garden
Celtics vs. Cavaliers Betting Trends
The Celtics were 44-36-2 against the spread last season. Boston was the moneyline favorite 60 total times last season. It went 44-16 in those games. There were 40 Celtics games (out of 82) that went over the total last year.
The Cavaliers beat the spread 42 times in 82 games last year. Cleveland won 15, or 35.7%, of the 42 games it played as underdogs last season. There were 37 Cavaliers games (out of 82) that went over the total last year.
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Celtics
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Tatum | 76 | 26.9 | 8 | 4.4 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 3 |
| Jaylen Brown | 66 | 23.6 | 6.1 | 3.5 | 1 | 0.3 | 2.5 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | 36 | 19.1 | 5.1 | 5.9 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Derrick White | 75 | 13.2 | 3.5 | 4.9 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| Marcus Smart | 71 | 12.1 | 3.8 | 5.9 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 1.7 |
Cavaliers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 67 | 25.9 | 4.2 | 5.3 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 3.5 |
| Darius Garland | 68 | 21.7 | 3.3 | 8.6 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 2.6 |
| Caris LeVert | 58 | 17 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Jarrett Allen | 56 | 16.1 | 10.7 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 0 |
| Kevin Love | 74 | 13.6 | 7.3 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 2.5 |
Celtics vs. Cavaliers Injury Report
Celtics: Grant Williams: Out (Suspension), Robert Williams: Out (Knee), Danilo Gallinari: Out (Knee)
Cavaliers: Darius Garland: Out (Eye), Dylan Windler: Out (Ankle), Ricky Rubio: Out (Knee)
What you need to know about the Boston Celtics
Boston was 12th in the league in points scored (111.8 per game) and best in points conceded (104.5) last season. The Celtics scored 110.8 points per game when playing at home. When playing on the road, they fared better on offense, averaging 112.8 points per contest.
With 13.2 made 3-pointers per game and shooting 35.7% from downtown last year, Boston was eighth and 13th in the league, respectively, in those categories. The Celtics attempted 57.5% of their shots from inside the arc, and 42.5% from beyond it last season. In terms of makes, 67.5% of the Celtics’ baskets were 2-pointers, and 32.5% were 3-pointers.
What you need to know about the Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland was led by its defense last year, as it ranked fifth-best in the NBA by surrendering just 105.7 points per game. It ranked 25th in the league in points scored (107.8 per contest). At home, the Cavaliers put up 108.1 points per game last season, 0.6 more than they averaged away (107.5).
Cleveland ranked 20th in the NBA with 11.6 three-pointers per game last year. Meanwhile, it ranked 15th with a 35.5% shooting percentage from three-point land. When it comes to shot breakdown, the Cavaliers took 61.3% two-pointers (accounting for 70.7% of the team’s buckets) and 38.7% from beyond the arc (29.3%).
Celtics vs. Cavaliers Predictions and Pick
Our prediction to win this contest is the Celtics, and we expect that Celtics will cover the spread (Celtics -6.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 218.5 points.
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