Celtics vs. Cavaliers Odds & Betting Predictions - March 6, 2024

Under in 7/12 without Mitchell, and this is a gross matchup. Celtics allow the 6th fewest buckets at the rim, and they allow the 4th fewest rebounds to opposing centers. Porzingis is questionable, but I’m ok rolling with this now and trusting Horford/Tillman.

The Cleveland Cavaliers take on the Boston Celtics today without Donovan Mitchell. This is going to be a tough matchup for Cleveland who may find it difficult to score. One player I expect to have a lesser performance is Jarrett Allen. Allen’s PRA line is set at 31.5, a number he has failed to reach in all 7 contests against the Celtics over the last few seasons. He has only exceeded this line in 33% of games this season and the number drops to 28% when playing alongside Evan Mobley. Matchup wise, Boston’s defense is second-best in the league and both teams play at a below average Pace this season. This is a brutal spot for Allen and given Boston’s recent form we could see this game get out of hand. I like Allen to go under 31.5 PRA.

Brown has covered this line in 8 of his last 10 games (7/6/3/2/4/5/3/1/5/3) and when you look into Brown’s assists against the Cavs, it’s a number he’s covered in both games this season (4/5). Going back to last year, Brown has at least 4 assists in all 6 of his games vs. Cleveland: 4/4/4/9/4/5