The Cleveland Cavaliers (3-1) visit the defending Eastern Conference Champion Boston Celtics (3-1) Friday. Tipoff from TD Garden is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Cavaliers vs. Celtics odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Cavaliers are riding hot on a 3-game win streak after starting their season with a 108-105 loss at the Toronto Raptors Oct. 19th. All 3 of their wins have come vs. Eastern Conference opponents.
Newly acquired G Donovan Mitchell'is looking like a phenomenal pickup at this point of the season, leading the team with 28.5 points and 7.3 assists per game. C Jarret Allen'has not lost a step after being selected to his 1st All-Star Game last season and is averaging 13.5 points and 11.5 rebounds per game, the latter of which leads the team.
The Celtics dropped their last game 120-102 at the Chicago Bulls Monday. That was their 1st defeat on the season after a 3-0 start.