Cavs vs Celtics Betting Odds Favor Boston to End Undefeated Start

• The Boston Celtics are 5.5-point favorites against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night.
• Cleveland has +180 odds to win as an underdog and move to 16-0, the second-best start ever.
• Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell is playing and projects for 26.5 points.

BOSTON – A win on Tuesday night would bring the Cleveland Cavaliers to 16-0, the second-best start to a season in NBA history. However, legal sports betting odds favor the Boston Celtics to end their undefeated start with -220 odds.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics Betting Odds

Team	Spread	Moneyline	Total
Cleveland Cavaliers	+5.5 (-110)	+180	O235.5 (-105)
Boston Celtics	-5.5 (-110)	-220	U235.5 (-115)

The Celtics are 5.5-point home favorites against the Cavaliers. Boston has been favored in all 14 games this season, posting an 11-3 record outright but just 7-7 against the spread.

Meanwhile, the Cavaliers are 15-0 and covered the spread at legal NBA betting sites in 11 of those 15 games. Boston beat Cleveland in three-straight head-to-head meetings.

Although many will bet on the Cavs to extend their unbeaten streak or the Celtics to end it, the best bet of the game is on the 235.5-point total to go over. The over hit in three-consecutive Cavaliers games and six of Boston’s last eight games, including three straight.

Donovan Mitchell Status, Best NBA Prop For Tuesday Night

The Cavaliers have a much better chance of cashing their +180 moneyline odds with Donovan Mitchell in the lineup. Mitchell sat out Sunday’s game against the Hornets but isn’t on Tuesday’s injury report, meaning he’s playing against Boston.

Donovan Mitchell Points Prop

• Over 26.5 Points -120
• Under 26.5 Points -110

Mitchell has -120 odds to go over 26.5 points against the Celtics on Tuesday night. He went over this projection two of his last three games, scoring 36+ points in both of those overs.

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