The Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics will face off at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in a highly anticipated matchup.
This game marks the 229th meeting between the two teams, with Boston leading the all-time series 140-88. Both teams have been dominant in the Eastern Conference this season, setting the stage for a thrilling contest tonight.
Continue below for my NBA parlay picks for Celtics vs. Cavaliers on Tuesday, February 4.
Celtics vs. Cavaliers +118 Same Game Parlay
Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
(40-9)
The Cleveland Cavaliers enter tonight’s matchup with a league-best 40-9 record and are looking to extend their winning streak to seven games.
First-year head coach Kenny Atkinson has quickly made an impact, positioning himself as the frontrunner for NBA Coach of the Year after taking over following the surprising offseason dismissal of J.B. Bickerstaff.
Cleveland currently holds a commanding 5.5-game lead over the Celtics for the top spot in the Eastern Conference and boasts the best home record in the NBA at 24-3.
The Cavs have been one of the most explosive offensive teams this season, averaging 122.6 points per game, the second-highest mark in the league.
Veteran star Donovan Mitchell leads the team with 23.7 points per game, ranking 21st in the NBA in scoring, while Darius Garland has been a key contributor with 21.7 points and a team-high 6.9 assists per game.
In the paint, big man Jarrett Allen has anchored the frontcourt, averaging a double-double with 13.7 points and 10.0 rebounds. As Cleveland looks to solidify its dominance in the East, tonight’s showdown against Boston promises to be a high-stakes battle.
Boston Celtics Prediction
(35-15)
The Boston Celtics enter tonight’s game with a 35-15 record, the second-best mark in the Eastern Conference.
After winning their first NBA Championship since 2008 with a dominant 64-18 record last season, the Celtics began this year as the betting favorites to repeat. Currently, they hold the second-best odds of winning the Finals at +250, trailing only the Thunder (+240).
Boston has been one of the hottest teams in the league, winning seven of its past 10 games, and has excelled on the road with an NBA-best 19-6 record away from TD Garden.
The Celtics’ success has been fueled by their star-studded roster, led by All-Star Jayson Tatum, who is averaging 26.9 points, 8.9 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game. Jaylen Brown has also had a strong season, contributing 23.3 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Kristaps Porzingis has added 19.2 points and 7.1 rebounds. Offensively, Boston has been a powerhouse, averaging 117.3 points per game.
With both teams vying for Eastern Conference supremacy, tonight’s matchup against the Cavaliers promises to be a high-intensity showdown.
Celtics vs. Cavaliers Parlay Picks
- Celtics ALT +7.5
- Jarret Allen 10+ Points
- Jayson Tatum 20+ Points
Parlay Payout: +118
Celtics ALT +7.5 (-270)
Celtics vs Cavs, 7:30 p.m. ET
- We will see a close back-and-forth contest tonight.
- The game script will bode well for the underdog.
- As mentioned, Boston has been the best road team in the NBA this season and is fully healthy
entering this game.
Jarret Allen 10+ Points (-245)
Celtics vs Cavs, 7:30 p.m. ET
- Allen matches up well with the Celtics defense.
- The former Texas standout has averaged 13.7 points per game this season.
- Allen scored 10 more or more points in three of his past four games against Boston.
Jayson Tatum 20+ Points (-475)
Celtics vs Cavs, 7:30 p.m. ET
- Tatum ranks sixth in the NBA in points per game (26.9).
- The close back-and-forth matchup will bode well for this prop.
- Tatum has scored 20 points or more in seven of his past 10 games.
