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The Eastern-leading Cleveland Cavaliers (17-3) are 1-point underdogs they look to defeat the No. 2 team in the conference, the Boston Celtics (16-3). The squads square off Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 6:00 PM ET on NBA TV, FDSOH, and NBCS-BOS.
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Celtics vs. Cavaliers Predictions for Sunday
Our computer projections model for this game calls for a final tally of Cavaliers 117, Celtics 116.
- Moneyline Pick: Cavaliers (-105)
- Total Pick: Over 232 (computer predicts 233.3 points)
- Pick ATS: Cavaliers (+1)
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Recent Celtics vs. Cavaliers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/19/2024 | Celtics | -6 | 235 | -264 | +213 | 120-117 BOS |
| 5/15/2024 | Celtics | -15.5 | 205 | -1667 | +900 | 113-98 BOS |
| 5/13/2024 | Celtics | -8.5 | 206 | -472 | +365 | 109-102 BOS |
| 5/11/2024 | Celtics | -7.5 | 211.5 | -323 | +254 | 106-93 BOS |
| 5/9/2024 | Celtics | -13 | 212.5 | -909 | +607 | 118-94 CLE |
| 5/7/2024 | Celtics | -12.5 | 211.5 | -714 | +511 | 120-95 BOS |
| 3/5/2024 | Celtics | -8.5 | 217 | -385 | +303 | 105-104 CLE |
| 12/14/2023 | Celtics | -9 | 226.5 | -396 | +310 | 116-107 BOS |
| 12/12/2023 | Celtics | -11.5 | 225 | -681 | +483 | 120-113 BOS |
Celtics 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Boston has an 8-11-0 record against the spread this season.
- In games this season they were favored by 1 point or more, the Celtics have an 8-11 record against the spread.
- A total of 10 of Boston's 20 games with a set total have hit the over (50%).
- This season, the Celtics have won 16 out of the 19 games, or 84.2%, in which they've been favored.
- This season, Boston has won 16 of its 19 games, or 84.2%, when favored by at least -115 on the moneyline.
Cavaliers 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Cleveland's ATS record is 14-6-0 this year.
- When they have played as at least 1-point underdogs this year, the Cavaliers are 3-0 against the spread.
- In Cleveland's 20 games with a set total, 13 have hit the over (65%).
- The Cavaliers have won 66.7% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (2-1).
- Cleveland has a record of 2-1 when it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of -105 or longer (66.7%).
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Celtics vs. Cavaliers Injury Report
Celtics
Celtics:
Jrue Holiday: Questionable (Groin),
Kristaps Porzingis: Questionable (Knee),
Al Horford: Questionable (Toe),
Derrick White: Questionable (Foot)
Cavaliers
Cavaliers:
Emoni Bates: Out (Knee),
Max Strus: Out (Ankle),
Dean Wade: Out (Ankle)
Celtics vs. Cavaliers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Sunday, December 1, 2024
- Game time: 6:00 PM ET
- TV channel: NBA TV, FDSOH, and NBCS-BOS
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio
- Arena: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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