Boston Celtics (16-3) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (17-3)
Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers December 1 2024 – As the NBA busiest time of the year sets in, it will be a great game for the fans as the Boston Celtics who stand at a record of 16-3 face the Cleveland Cavaliers who are at the same point standing with a record of 17-3. This game which has a very high bearing on the two teams involved is set for Sunday, 1st December 2024, and gives viewers an interesting storyline as the two basketball powerhouses fight for supremacy early in the season.
Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers December 1 2024 Game Info
| When: | Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 6:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| TV: | NBAt |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Celtics | -120 | -3 (-110) | 236.5 over (-110) |
| Cavaliers | +103 | +3 (-110) | 236.5 under (-110) |
The Celtics come into this game favored by three points, indicating a slight edge in what’s expected to be a closely contested battle. The over/under set at 236.5 points reflects anticipation of a high-scoring affair, consistent with the offensive capabilities both teams have shown thus far.
Jayson Tatum (SF) vs. Donovan Mitchell (PG)
Jayson Tatum’s season for the Celtics has been impressive so far. The forward has started in all 19 games and averages 28.7 points. He contributes to the team in scoring and also in rebounding (8.5 RPG) which is of great importance for Boston. Tatum also averaged 5.8 assists per game which is also indicative of his developing two-way game.
Moving on to the other side, Donovan Mitchell seems to be in a league of his own in the Cavaliers’s backcourt with 24.1 points and 4 assists on average. He is a great asset for any offense as he is quick and has superb shooting skills. He may not have the same power as Tatum in terms of rebounding, but Mitchell does bring something else to the table as evidenced by his 1.5 steals per game.
The most interesting part of this matchup would be how Tatum’s size and scoring would come up against Mitchell’s speed and playmaking. It’s going to be a great battle as these two have the ability to take over the game and change its outcome.
Celtics Offensive Firepower
The Boston Celtics emerged as the leading offense in the game this season with the highest points per game average –121.2. This offensive output is best supported by their shooting percentage of 46.4% from the field and 37.8% from the 3-point area. One aspect that stands out for them is the spacing of the floor where they average 19.2 3-point field goals per game which extends the defense and opens up opportunities for interior plays. This has been crucial in the past win streak as well as a major win against the LA Clippers.
Cavaliers’ Balanced Attack
On the other hand, having a marginally more accurate yet still effective game plan is what the Cavaliers’ offensive strategy depends upon. With a scoring average of 122.4 points this season, they are a slight head of the Celtics in terms of points but also have a better field goal percentage of 51.2%. Sit at 40.2 % in 3-point field goals makes them one of the league’s most dangerous long-range shooting teams.
Boston Celtics Betting Trends
Boston are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston’s last 8 games.
Boston are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games.
Boston are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against Cleveland.
Boston are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against Cleveland.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Trends
Cleveland are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Cleveland’s last 8 games.
Cleveland are 17-3 SU in their last 20 games.
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Cleveland’s last 13 games against Boston.
Cleveland are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games at home
Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Previews
For this game, the over 236.5 looks good to bet on. Both teams are capable of scoring a lot of points and we have only seen recent improvement from both teams. Boston might be tipped as the winner in this fixture but Cavaliers’ home ATS and SU record might help them cover the spread.
For gamblers absolutely worth it to attempt placing bets on some of the Cavaliers’ possible success or just covering the spread because usually games are in their favor in Bet On. Also check props on Tatum and Mitchell: those two have a good chance of being the best outscores and impact players of the game.
Score Prediction: Cavaliers 121, Celtics 118.
