The Cleveland Cavaliers (13-10) and Boston Celtics (16-5) meet Tuesday. Tip-off from the TD Garden is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.'Let’s analyze'FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Cavaliers vs. Celtics odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Cleveland won 3-1 last season
Cleveland lost 104-94 to the Orlando Magic Monday, failing to cover as a 2.5-point underdog. Guards Donovan Mitchell and'Darius Garland combined for 58 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the rest of the team’s scoring woes. Cleveland was held to a 15-point 3rd quarter in the loss.
Boston has won 4 of its last 5 after picking up a 133-123 win over the New York Knicks Friday while covering as a 7.5-point favorite. G Derrick White'led the way for the Celtics in the win, scoring 30 points on 6-of-10 shooting from long range. Boston had 6 players score in double figures with 3 players scoring 20-plus points.