Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks - NBA
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The Cleveland Cavaliers (39-24) host the Boston Celtics (42-21) in an NBA 2025-26 matchup on Sunday, March 8, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Boston has swept the first two head-to-head clashes this season, with the Celtics claiming both victories. Boston delivered a dominant 125-105 win at home in October, followed by a hard-fought 117-115 road triumph in November.
Moreover, the Celtics are riding high after a commanding 120-100 home victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Jayson Tatum finally returned after a long injury layoff, marking his season debut with a double-double performance of 15 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists.
Jaylen Brown topscored for Boston in that win, putting up 24 points. It was the Celtics' fourth win in the last five games.
However, the Celtics' injury report lists big man Nikola Vucevic, who is recovering from a finger injury.
As for the Cavaliers, they're also coming off back-to-back wins, including a recent 113-109 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Rookie standout Jaylon Tyson provided a spark off the bench with 22 points, including five three-pointers.
Cleveland continues to navigate without key guard Donovan Mitchell, sidelined by a lingering groin strain. The Cavaliers will also miss the services of Jarrett Allen, Dean Wade, and Max Strus.
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Players list
J. Harden
D. Mitchell
S. Merrill
E. Mobley
D. White
Substitutes
D. Schroder
K. Ellis
C. Porter
T. Enaruna
J. Tyson
N. Tomlin
R. Minix
B. Scheierman
H. Gonzalez
P. Pritchard
J. Walsh
R. Harper Jr.
Cleveland Cavaliers - Boston Celtics Key Points
- The Celtics are coming off a 120-100 win against the Dallas Mavericks.
- The Celtics have won four of their last five games.
- The Celtics have won both matchups against the Cavaliers this season.
- The Cavaliers will miss Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, Dean Wade, and Max Strus.
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Our Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics Prediction
The Cavaliers will play at home, but that might be the only advantage they have. They're still missing their injured star Donovan Mitchell, along with other key pieces like Jarrett Allen, Dean Wade, and Max Strus.
Plus, the Celtics have beaten the Cavaliers in both matchups this season. They're also the healthier squad, with Jayson Tatum playing his second game back from an Achilles injury. Our prediction for the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics match is: Celtics (+1.5) cover the spread.
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