The Cavaliers will play the Celtics on Thursday, December 14th, 2023. 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
Now that the 2023-24 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics set for Thursday, December 14th, 2023. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently have a 90.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Boston Celtics is 98.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Cleveland Cavaliers - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently have a 7-5 record as an away team. That standing puts them 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Boston Celtics - The Boston Celtics start this matchup with a 11-0 record as a home team. They now rank 1st in the league for home team wins so far in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently rank 23rd (110.6) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Boston Celtics stand at 7th averaging 117.4 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 110.7 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers, ranking them 23rd in the league. The Boston Celtics currently rank 26th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 109.0 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Cleveland Cavaliers have notched a 2-2 Eastern Central Division division record, while the Boston Celtics possess a 9-1 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Cleveland Cavaliers have a 13-11 overall record, while the Boston Celtics have a 17-5 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arr, me hearties! The Cleveland Cavaliers be takin' on the Boston Celtics…
The fans in the Celtics' arena be rowdy, like a wild sea storm…
The Cavaliers standin' be 13-11, while the Celtics be 17-5…
Cleveland has a 2-2 division record, while Boston be 9-1…
The Cavaliers average 110.6 points per game, Celtics 117.4…
See you courtside at today's game, me mateys! (Arrr, get ready!)
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Avast ye! The clash of the titans be happenin' tonight!
Best Cavaliers at Celtics Odds
| Underdog Cleveland Cavaliers | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Cleveland Cavaliers | Favorite Boston Celtics |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Boston Celtics are -9 -107 point spread favorites at BetRivers, while the Cleveland Cavaliers are +9.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 225 -109 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $109 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 225.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Celtics are the -400 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Cleveland Cavaliers are the +320 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Cavaliers
Celtics
12/14/23 7:40pm EST | +9.5 -115-9.5 -105 |
Underdog Cleveland Cavaliers - Cleveland Cavaliers bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +9.5 Cleveland Cavaliers underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite Boston Celtics - Boston Celtics bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -9.5 Boston Celtics favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics Prop Bets
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Cavaliers
Celtics
Game to Overtime
12/14/23 7:40pm EST | Yes +1400No -5000Bet |
Celtics
Team Total Points
CLE at BOS 12/14/23 7:40pm EST | 117.5 o -110117.5 u -115Bet |
Cavaliers
Team Total Points
CLE at BOS 12/14/23 7:40pm EST | 108.5 o -115108.5 u -110Bet |
Caris LeVert
Points Scored
CLE at BOS 12/14/23 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -130Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Caris LeVert
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at BOS 12/14/23 7:40pm EST | 16.5 o -10516.5 u -125Bet |
Darius Garland
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at BOS 12/14/23 7:40pm EST | 32.5 o -10532.5 u -125Bet |
Darius Garland
Points Scored
CLE at BOS 12/14/23 7:40pm EST | 22.5 o -12022.5 u -110Bet |
Dean Wade
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at BOS 12/14/23 7:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1309.5 u +100Bet |
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Dean Wade
Points Scored
CLE at BOS 12/14/23 7:40pm EST | 4.5 o -1354.5 u +100Bet |
Derrick White
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at BOS 12/14/23 7:40pm EST | 23.5 o -12023.5 u -110Bet |
Derrick White
Points Scored
CLE at BOS 12/14/23 7:40pm EST | 14.5 o -12514.5 u -105Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at BOS 12/14/23 7:40pm EST | 37.5 o -12537.5 u -105Bet |
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Donovan Mitchell
Points Scored
CLE at BOS 12/14/23 7:40pm EST | 26.5 o -12526.5 u -105Bet |
Georges Niang
Points Scored
CLE at BOS 12/14/23 7:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1056.5 u -125Bet |
Georges Niang
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at BOS 12/14/23 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o -12010.5 u -110Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points Scored
CLE at BOS 12/14/23 7:40pm EST | 11.5 o -13011.5 u +100Bet |
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Jarrett Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at BOS 12/14/23 7:40pm EST | 22.5 o -16522.5 u +125Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at BOS 12/14/23 7:40pm EST | 30.5 o -12030.5 u -110Bet |
Jaylen Brown
Points Scored
CLE at BOS 12/14/23 7:40pm EST | 22.5 o -10522.5 u -125Bet |
Jayson Tatum
Points Scored
CLE at BOS 12/14/23 7:40pm EST | 26.5 o -12026.5 u -110Bet |
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Jayson Tatum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at BOS 12/14/23 7:40pm EST | 40.5 o -12540.5 u -105Bet |
Jrue Holiday
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at BOS 12/14/23 7:40pm EST | 23.5 o -11023.5 u -120Bet |
Kristaps Porzingis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at BOS 12/14/23 7:40pm EST | 29.5 o -12029.5 u -110Bet |
Kristaps Porzingis
Points Scored
CLE at BOS 12/14/23 7:40pm EST | 19.5 o -12519.5 u -110Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Max Strus
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at BOS 12/14/23 7:40pm EST | 22.5 o -12522.5 u -105Bet |
Max Strus
Points Scored
CLE at BOS 12/14/23 7:40pm EST | 14.5 o -11514.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| * - Boston Celtics | 64 | 18 | 0.780 | 0.0 | 37-4 | 27-14 | 15-2 | 41-11 | 120.6 | 109.2 | +11.4 | W2 | 7-3 |
| x - Cleveland Cavaliers | 48 | 34 | 0.585 | +16.0 | 26-15 | 22-19 | 11-5 | 31-21 | 112.6 | 110.2 | +2.4 | L1 | 4-6 |
Cleveland Cavaliers & Boston Celtics Futures Odds
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Cleveland Cavaliers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Cavaliers | +4000 Bet | +5000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| Celtics | +140 Bet | +120 Bet |
Cleveland Cavaliers & Boston Celtics Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
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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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, December 14th, 2023 at 7:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.