Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics prediction and betting tips on February 5, 2024

Game Prediction

In the early hours of February 5 (CET time), the NBA will feature another stacked night of basketball, including a marquee matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics. Here’s our detailed prediction.
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland started the season with a sensational 15-game winning streak, which was ultimately ended by Boston. Despite that, the Cavaliers have maintained their momentum and currently sit atop the Eastern Conference with a 40-9 record, holding a five-win lead over their closest rival, who has played one extra game.
In their most recent outing, Cleveland took full advantage of Dallas’ injury problems, securing a dominant 144-101 home win. Eight different Cavs players scored in double figures, demonstrating their impressive depth. This victory marked Cleveland’s fourth consecutive win in the league.
Boston Celtics
The Celtics have also been playing at an elite level, currently sitting second in the Eastern Conference, although their five-game gap behind Cleveland remains significant.
In their last game, Boston showcased incredible resilience, pulling off a stunning comeback against Philadelphia. Trailing by 26 points in the third quarter, they erased the deficit and won 118-110. The key factor was a dominant fourth quarter (38-16), highlighting their championship pedigree. This win was Boston’s third in a row, and as a reminder, they are the defending NBA champions.
Match Facts
- Cleveland’s home dominance: 24 wins in 27 home games.
- Boston’s road excellence: Best away record in the NBA with 19 wins in 25 games.
- Betting odds: Cleveland – 1.75, Boston – 2.12.
Head-to-Head (H2H)
These teams have already faced off twice this season, and both matchups were closely contested:
- Boston won at home (120-117).
- Cleveland responded with a home win (115-111).
Prediction
This is one of the biggest matchups of the season, as the top two teams in the East go head-to-head. Regardless of the outcome, both teams will retain their current positions, but that doesn’t make this game any less intriguing.
There is no clear favorite, as both sides are in excellent form, and given their recent performances, a high-scoring contest is likely. A strong betting option here is over 235.5 total points.
