Cleveland is off to a strong start, anchored by a defense that is fourth in points allowed (112.8 per game) and 12th in field goal shooting allowed. The Cavs come off a 116-95 win at Detroit, allowing 37.9% shooting. Boston is struggling offensively without Jason Tatum, ranked 26th in scoring, 23rd in shooting, and 25th from long range. The defense has been very good, ranking third in the NBA in points allowed (107.8 per game) and No. 1 in opponent shooting percentage (39.9%). Take Cleveland/Boston UNDER the total.
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Who was the public on? 55% of the public bets were on Boston Celtics on the +1.5 ATS. And, 51% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
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My computer prediction for this game was that Cleveland would win by a score of 112.5 to 111.5 with Cleveland winning on the moneyline, Boston winning on the spread.
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Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 62% of the public bets were on Boston Celtics on the +7.5 ATS. And, 57% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
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My computer prediction for this game was that Cleveland would win by a score of 121.1 to 113.9 with Cleveland winning on the moneyline, Boston winning on the spread.
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Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 59% of the public bets were on Cleveland Cavaliers on the -3.5 ATS. And, 50% of the bets were on the game to go UNDER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Cleveland would win by a score of 117.9 to 114.1 with Cleveland winning on the moneyline and on the spread and the game going UNDER the total.
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Cleveland at Boston
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Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 51% of the public bets were on Cleveland Cavaliers on the +1.5 ATS. And, 62% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Boston would win by a score of 117.4 to 116.6 with Boston winning on the moneyline, Cleveland winning on the spread and the game going OVER the total.
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Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 67% of the public bets were on Cleveland Cavaliers on the -1 ATS. And, 60% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Cleveland would win by a score of 118.2 to 118.1, Boston winning on the spread and the game going UNDER the total.
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Boston at Cleveland
These teams have split a pair of games on the season, and I still believe a healthy Boston team, that hasn't found a lot of magic lately, is still the best team in the NBA with a solid chance to repeat. Boston isn't playing hard and they are just 14-10 in their last 24 games, but this is the type of game where you are likely going to see their "A+" game, in a playoff like atmosphere in Cleveland. The Cavs have a three-game lead in the loss column. Boston is much better defensively than what they have shown over the last three weeks or so, and I expect that to change tonight. Boston allows just 107.8 PPG on the road, and their best defense should take the court tonight. If you are an NBA fan, this is must see-TV. Make the play on Boston.
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