The Boston Celtics (10-9) and Cleveland Cavaliers (12-8) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 6:00 p.m. EST from Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The game will broadcast live on NBCS-BOS.
The Cavaliers are 8-point favorites over the Celtics on the spread (Cavaliers -8), with the over/under set at 232.5 total points. Cleveland is a -330 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Boston is +250 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Celtics vs. Cavaliers predictions and NBA picks for Sunday, November 30.
My Celtics vs Cavaliers Prediction
- Celtics vs Cavaliers pick: Under 232.5 (-110)
My Cavaliers vs Celtics best bet is on the under, with the best price currently available at bet365. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Celtics vs Cavaliers Odds
| Celtics Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+8 -110 | 232.5 -110 / -110 | +250 |
| Cavaliers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-8 -110 | 232.5 -110 / -110 | -330 |
Celtics vs Cavaliers NBA Preview, Predictions
This NBA system identifies regular season games where a fast-paced home team faces a slower-paced visitor, creating value on the Under, which appears to be the situation in today's matchup between the Celtics and Cavaliers.
When tempo clashes occur, the home team’s rhythm and environment typically dictate the flow, often slowing the overall scoring despite expectations of pace inflation.
Oddsmakers tend to overestimate total points in these situations, pricing based on season averages rather than matchup control.
Modest spreads signal competitive games where both teams play more deliberate half-court possessions and defensive intensity increases late.
The result is a pattern where the home team’s comfort, control, and situational awareness lead to fewer possessions and lower final totals than projected, especially when public perception leans toward offensive fireworks.
So, let's take Under 232.5 in Celtics-Cavaliers this evening.
Celtics vs Cavaliers Best Bet
- Under 232.5 (-110)
Spread
I'm not betting either side of the spread in this game.
Moneyline
No play on the moneyline.
Over/Under
My Cavaliers vs Celtics betting prediction is on the under at 232.5 total points.
