Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 28/02/2025, 05:35  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 28/02/2025 at 05:37 in NBA Predictions

A blockbuster NBA matchup is in store at the TD Garden on Friday night when the Boston Celtics play host to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The C’s (42-17) are second in the Eastern Conference, while the Cavs (48-10) lead the standings. Let’s get into the match prediction!

The Boston Celtics will be looking to return to the win column in this one after seeing their six-match win streak brought to an end by the Pistons 117-97 in midweek. 

Jayson Tatum put up 27 points and six rebounds in that match. As a team, Boston shot an underwhelming 41% from the field but did manage 21 of 49 from the three-point line. 

The C’s are sixth in the scoring charts this season, averaging 116.9 points per game, but they are top-three on the defensive end, averaging 108.1 PPG. 

Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been in fine form and notched up their eighth consecutive victory, beating the Magic 122-82 on the road on Tuesday. 

While only Ty Jerome scored over 20 points, as a team, Cleveland shot an impressive 46% from the field and made 19 of their 32 attempts from beyond the arc. 

The Cavs are the second-highest-scoring team in the NBA this season (122.9 PPG), and rank 10th for points against (111.2 PPG).