The Cavaliers will play the Celtics on Friday, February 28th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics will tip-off on Friday, February 28th, 2025 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2024-25 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Cleveland Cavaliers come to this game with a 99.67 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Boston Celtics, is currently 97.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Cleveland Cavaliers - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently have a 21-6 away team record. They now rank 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics come to the floor sporting a 18-10 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 7th in the league for home team wins in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently rank 2nd (122.9) for average points scored per game. The Boston Celtics stand 6th, averaging 116.9 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 111.2 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers, ranking them 19th in the league. Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics currently rank 25th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 108.1 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently have a 9-1 Eastern Central Division division record. Their opponent, the Boston Celtics, come to the game with a 10-2 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Cleveland Cavaliers have a 48-10 overall record, while the Boston Celtics have a 42-17 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.

Avast ye scallywags! The Cleveland Cavaliers be facing the Boston Celtics...in a fierce battle on Friday, February 28th, 2025. The Celtics venue be alive with excitement as these two rivals clash...Cleveland Cavaliers stand at 48-10 overall while Boston Celtics at 42-17...Cavaliers hold a 9-1 division record, Celtics with 10-2...Cavaliers average 122.9 points per game, Celtics at 116.9...Be sure to review each team's performance stats...Our preferred sportsbooks offer best point spreads, totals, and moneylines...We have a great sampling of prop bets for this game.
Best Cavaliers at Celtics Odds
Underdog Cleveland Cavaliers | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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Underdog Cleveland Cavaliers | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Boston Celtics are -1.5 +100 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Cleveland Cavaliers are +1.5 -120 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 233.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 233.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -115 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Cleveland Cavaliers are the -105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
Game |
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Cavaliers
Celtics
2/28/25 7:40pm EST | +1.5 -120-1.5 +100 |
Underdog Cleveland Cavaliers - Cleveland Cavaliers bettors risk $100 to win $83.33 at -120 odds.
A +1.5 Cleveland Cavaliers underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $100 at +100 odds.
A -1.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics Prop Bets
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Cavaliers
Celtics
Game to Overtime
2/28/25 7:40pm EST | Yes +1000No -2500Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
CLE at BOS 2/28/25 7:40pm EST | 117.5 o -105117.5 u -120Bet |
Cavaliers
Team Total Points
CLE at BOS 2/28/25 7:40pm EST | 116.5 o -118116.5 u -110Bet |
Al Horford
Points Scored
CLE at BOS 2/28/25 7:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1258.5 u -105Bet |
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Darius Garland
Points Scored
CLE at BOS 2/28/25 7:40pm EST | 19.5 o -14019.5 u +105Bet |
De Andre Hunter
Points Scored
CLE at BOS 2/28/25 7:40pm EST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -125Bet |
Dean Wade
Points Scored
CLE at BOS 2/28/25 7:40pm EST | 2.5 o -1852.5 u +135Bet |
Derrick White
Points Scored
CLE at BOS 2/28/25 7:40pm EST | 16.5 o -10516.5 u -130Bet |
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Donovan Mitchell
Points Scored
CLE at BOS 2/28/25 7:40pm EST | 26.5 o -13026.5 u -105Bet |
Evan Mobley
Points Scored
CLE at BOS 2/28/25 7:40pm EST | 16.5 o -12016.5 u -110Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points Scored
CLE at BOS 2/28/25 7:40pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points Scored
CLE at BOS 2/28/25 7:40pm EST | 22.5 o -11022.5 u -120Bet |
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Jayson Tatum
Points Scored
CLE at BOS 2/28/25 7:40pm EST | 28.5 o -10528.5 u -125Bet |
Jrue Holiday
Points Scored
CLE at BOS 2/28/25 7:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1209.5 u -110Bet |
Kristaps Porzingis
Points Scored
CLE at BOS 2/28/25 7:40pm EST | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -118Bet |
Max Strus
Points Scored
CLE at BOS 2/28/25 7:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1307.5 u +100Bet |
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Sam Merrill
Points Scored
CLE at BOS 2/28/25 7:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1055.5 u -130Bet |
Ty Jerome
Points Scored
CLE at BOS 2/28/25 7:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1108.5 u -118Bet |
Al Horford
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at BOS 2/28/25 7:40pm EST | 17.5 o -11517.5 u -115Bet |
Darius Garland
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at BOS 2/28/25 7:40pm EST | 28.5 o -11828.5 u -110Bet |
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Dean Wade
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at BOS 2/28/25 7:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1357.5 u +100Bet |
Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at BOS 2/28/25 7:40pm EST | 25.5 o -11025.5 u -118Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at BOS 2/28/25 7:40pm EST | 37.5 o -10537.5 u -125Bet |
Evan Mobley
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at BOS 2/28/25 7:40pm EST | 28.5 o -14528.5 u +110Bet |
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Jarrett Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at BOS 2/28/25 7:40pm EST | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -118Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at BOS 2/28/25 7:40pm EST | 32.5 o -12032.5 u -110Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at BOS 2/28/25 7:40pm EST | 42.5 o -12042.5 u -110Bet |
Jrue Holiday
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at BOS 2/28/25 7:40pm EST | 17.5 o -10517.5 u -130Bet |
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Kristaps Porzingis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at BOS 2/28/25 7:40pm EST | 30.5 o -10530.5 u -125Bet |
Max Strus
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at BOS 2/28/25 7:40pm EST | 14.5 o +10014.5 u -130Bet |
Sam Merrill
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at BOS 2/28/25 7:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1058.5 u -130Bet |
Team Standings
Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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y - Cleveland Cavaliers | 56 | 10 | 0.848 | 0.0 | 30-4 | 26-6 | 11-1 | 38-7 | 122.8 | 111.6 | +11.2 | W16 | 10-0 |
x - Boston Celtics | 49 | 19 | 0.721 | +8.0 | 23-12 | 26-7 | 12-2 | 34-11 | 116.6 | 108.2 | +8.4 | W2 | 7-3 |
Cleveland Cavaliers & Boston Celtics Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Cleveland Cavaliers Championship Odds
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Cavaliers | +500 Bet |
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Celtics | +200 Bet |
Cleveland Cavaliers & Boston Celtics Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics NBA Game
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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