Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/4/25

At 7:30 ET, the Cleveland Cavaliers (-127) will host the Boston Celtics (+107) in a matchup of the top two teams in the Eastern Conference. The Cavaliers (-2) have won four straight games and are 40-9 overall, while the Celtics (+2) have won three straight and are 35-15.

This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland and can be seen on TNT.

BOSTON CELTICS VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Boston Celtics +2

This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, February 4th.

WHY BET THE BOSTON CELTICS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-125 in favor of the Celtics.
  • Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with 25 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 20 threes.

Will Boston Shock Everyone at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse?

Boston improved to 35-15 on the season with a 118-110 win over the 76ers on Sunday. Despite being favored by 12 points, the Celtics didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 228, just over the 224-point line.

Boston was down 94-80 heading into the 4th quarter but dominated the final period, outscoring Philadelphia 38-16. A key 10-0 run helped them pull away, extending their lead from 94-75 to 104-75.

Jayson Tatum led the Celtics to a win over the 76ers, scoring 35 points and dishing out 11 assists, while shooting 65% from the field and hitting 5 threes at 62.5%. Boston connected on 21 three-pointers, shooting 42.9% from deep and 50% overall.

Tatum scored 13 points in the 4th quarter, while Jaylen Brown added 6 of his 21 points in the final period. Kristaps Porzingis finished with 18 points, and Derrick White and Sam Hauser each contributed 6 points in the 4th.

Despite giving up 110 points, the Celtics’ defense came through when it mattered, holding the 76ers to just 16 points in the 4th quarter to secure the win. Boston allowed Philadelphia to shoot 45% from the field.

Boston struggled to contain the 76ers from beyond the arc, where they hit 15 threes at a 46% clip. The Celtics sent the 76ers to the line 28 times, where they made 21 free throws. On the boards, Boston gave up 8 offensive rebounds while recording 3 steals and 8 blocks.

Is It the Cavaliers Game to Lose at Home?

The Cavaliers improved to 40-9 on the season after a dominant 144-101 win over the Mavericks on Sunday. Cleveland, who were -15.5 point favorites, covered the spread with ease, winning by 43 points. The game’s total of 245 points went over the pre-game line of 236.

Cleveland set the tone early, outscoring Dallas 50-19 in the 1st quarter and going on a 14-0 run to extend their lead. They continued to roll in the 2nd quarter, winning it 41-27. Although the Mavericks edged the Cavaliers in the 3rd and 4th quarters, Cleveland entered the final period with a commanding 119-75 lead.

The Cavaliers’ offense was firing on all cylinders in their 144-101 win over the Mavericks, shooting 57% from the field and hitting 26 threes at a 57.8% clip. Sam Merrill led the way with 9 threes, finishing with 27 points, including 12 in both the 2nd and 4th quarters.

Evan Mobley contributed 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Darius Garland added 17 points and 10 assists, scoring 13 in the 1st quarter. Garland also connected on 3 threes, shooting 75% from beyond the arc.

The Cavaliers put on a defensive clinic against the Mavericks, holding them to just 101 points on Sunday. Cleveland set the tone early, allowing only 19 points in the 1st quarter and kept up the pressure throughout, giving up 27 in the 2nd, 29 in the 3rd, and 26 in the 4th.

Overall, the Cavaliers limited Dallas to 38% shooting, including just 9 made threes on 20% shooting from beyond the arc. Cleveland sent the Mavericks to the line 15 times, where they hit 12 free throws. The Cavaliers also finished with 7 steals and 8 blocks.