Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Odds and Picks for Sunday, 03/08/26

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The Boston Celtics travel to meet the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, and the C’s look to maintain their mastery of the Cavs. Boston has won each of the first 2 meetings this season, including a 117-115 victory as a +7.5 underdog in the most recent meeting on November 30 in Cleveland. The under cashed in each of those games too, while going 4-1 in the past 5 installments in the series. Boston has won 7 of the past 8 meetings, while covering 3 of the past 4 encounters.

Jayson Tatum made his way back for the Celtics on Friday, playing in his season debut after recovering from an Achilles injury. Boston blasted Dallas 120-100 as a 15.5-point favorite, while Tatum was good for 15 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists with 3 three-pointers. Center Neemias Queta also went off for 16 points and 15 rebounds with a block. For the Cavs, they topped the Detroit Pistons 113-109 as a +2.5 underdog at home on Tuesday despite Donovan Mitchell continuing to miss time with a groin. Jaylon Tyson stepped up with 22 points, including 5 three-pointers, while swatting 2 shots. But, to beat Boston, especially back at full staff with Tatum, the Cavs need Spida — which sounds like a possibility for Sunday’s game. Even then, Boston seems to have Cleveland’s number.

Celtics vs Cavaliers prediction: Boston Celtics -1 (-110) at time of publishing. Playable to -2.

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