An Eastern Conference 2024 NBA Cup showdown unfolds Tuesday as the Boston Celtics (11-3) host the Cleveland Cavaliers (15-0). The Cavaliers have the second-best start to an NBA season in history, winning 15 straight. On Sunday, Cleveland beat the Charlotte Hornets 128-114. As for the Celtics, they topped the Toronto Raptors 126-123 on Saturday. Max Strus (ankle) and Dean Wade (ankle) are out for Cleveland, with Caris LeVert (knee) and Isaac Okoro (ankle) questionable. Meanwhile, Kristaps Porzingis (leg) remains out for Boston.
Tipoff from TD Garden in Boston is set for 7 p.m. ET. SportsLine consensus lists Boston as the 5.5-point favorite in the latest Cavaliers vs. Celtics odds, and the Celtics are at -246 on the money line (risk $246 to win $100), while Cleveland is a +200 underdog. The over/under for total points scored is 235 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page).
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