Celtics vs. Cavaliers odds, line: Proven model reveals picks for NBA matchup on Sunday, March 8

An Eastern Conference matchup gets the Sunday NBA schedule underway as the Boston Celtics travel to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Boston is 42-21, while Cleveland is 39-24. Jayson Tatum returned from an Achilles injury on Friday and scored 15 points. He is not listed on the injury report for Sunday, though he could play limited minutes as he works his way back.

Tipoff from Rocket Arena is set for 1 p.m. ET. Boston is a 1.5-point favorite in the latest Celtics vs. Cavaliers odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 223.5. 

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