The Boston Celtics (45-20) meet the Cleveland Cavaliers (40-26) Monday. Tip-off from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Celtics vs. Cavaliers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Celtics suffered a 131-129 double-overtime setback against the New York Knicks Sunday in the front end of a back-to-back set. Boston has lost 3 of its last 4 games straight up and is 0-4 against the spread (ATS) over that span. The lone win was a 117-113 triumph at home over the Cavaliers on Wednesday.
The Cavaliers bounced back from the loss to the Celtics with a 114-90 victory against the Detroit Pistons Saturday, covering as 16.5-point favorites as the Under (221) cashed. Cleveland has covered its past 3 games after an 0-4 ATS skid.
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