It is a small slate of NBA action today, as there are just two games taking place. The Mavericks travel to take on the Thunder along with a matchup between the Cavaliers and Celtics.
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics
Celtics: -11.5 | Over/Under: 208
The Cavaliers will be on the road against the Celtics at TD Garden, where they are 11.5-point underdogs. The over/under for the game is 208, as both teams play at a slower pace. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 ET.
Donovan Mitchell is projected to lead the Cavaliers with 26 points and a 45.0% field goal percentage, according to our BAKER projections. On the Celtics side, Jayson Tatum is projected to finish with 46 fantasy points, which includes 26 points and 8 rebounds.
According to the BAKER forecast, the Cavaliers are expected to go 19/25 at the free-throw line and make 16 threes at a 36.4% clip. On the other side, the Celtics are projected to shoot 38.6% from deep while knocking down 57.1% of their two-point attempts on 49 tries.
Cavaliers Injury Report
- Jarrett Allen (Questionable) Rib
- Ty Jerome (Out) Ankle
- Dean Wade (Out) Knee
- Craig Porter Jr. (Out) Ankle
Celtics Injury Report
- Kristaps Porzingis (Out) Calf
BAKER Prediction: Celtics 117 – Cavaliers 106
