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Celtics vs. Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Best Prop Bets December 01, 2024

Red-Hot Celtics Take 7-Game Streak to Cleveland for East Showdown

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The stage is set for an electric showdown as the surging Boston Celtics (16-3) bring their seven-game winning streak to Cleveland to face the Cavaliers (16-3) in a clash of Eastern Conference heavyweights. Both teams have been near-unstoppable this season, with identical 84.2% winning percentages, but recent form may give Boston a slight edge.

Over their last 10 games, the Celtics have been scorching hot, going 9-1 while outscoring opponents by nearly 10 points per contest. Their offense has been humming, averaging 120.1 points on 47% shooting from the field and a blistering 38.7% from deep. Defensively, they've clamped down, limiting teams to just 110.6 points while hauling in 42.5 rebounds and swatting 5.9 blocks per game.

Cleveland, meanwhile, has hit a bit of a rough patch, going 7-3 over their last 10 but dropping two straight. Their once-potent offense has cooled, averaging 120.2 points but shooting just under 50% from the floor and 37.8% from three. On the glass, they've been outrebounded 43.6 to 45.2 over this stretch, while their defense has been merely solid, allowing 113.9 points per game.

While both teams boast elite offenses and stingy defenses overall, the Celtics have the clear upper hand lately, riding a torrid shooting streak and swarming team defense. If Cleveland can't find a way to slow Boston's momentum and recapture their early-season dominance, this could be the Celtics' night to make a statement on the road.