The top two teams of the Eastern Conference collide in what is expected to be a fantastic match on TNT. 

The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Boston Celtics at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in the marquee match of today.

 

 

 

Boston Celtics: Double Life

The Boston Celtics are completely healthy, not one person injured, nor one person resting for ‘load management’. They are fully prepared for this battle of the best. Much like an anticipated heavyweight match where the champion is taking on a young and upcoming challenger, and the champions are slight underdogs. 

‘Never underestimate the heart of a champion!’ Especially when they have elite forwards that live a ‘Double Life’. Boston band Steely Dan knows that Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum are a lethal duo capable of playing on the perimeter and the paint. They have proven, more than once, they are the best of the Eastern Conference.

 

 

 

Cleveland Cavaliers: Tha Crossroads

The Cleveland Cavaliers are the first 40-win team of the season and have every right to be the confident challenger in this epic match. They are led by two sets of dynamic duos. Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell can keep pace with any duo of guards in the Association, and Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen are leading the new era of NBA basketball, with two big men on the court. 

Mobley and Allen give opposing coaches nightmares and opposing front courts box outs and body blows. They are truly a lethal duo, and when too much attention is given to them defensively, here comes Garland and Mitchell with a barrage of haymakers. 

The Cavaliers are not Bones Thugs-N-Harmony, but this season is at Tha Crossroads for this franchise. And Boston is waiting so they won’t be lonely.

 

 

 

Boston Celtics Starting Lineup

Cleveland Cavaliers Starting Lineup

 

 

 

Celtics vs. Cavaliers Predictions & Picks Today: Tuesday 2/4

This match has the highest projected point total of any today, 237.5 expected points. The crazy part is that it is tempting to take the over, as both teams look healthy and ready to make this a back-and-forth battle. 

‘Rounds’ will be won by each team, and the spread is only -2 points in favor of the Cavaliers. Truthfully either team could win, and the tell of the tape doesn’t leave much separation. With that in mind a smart player proposition is the pick for today.

 

 

 

Celtics vs. Cavaliers Prediction: Evan Mobley Over 15.5 Points (-125 on Bet365)

Evan Mobley is arguably the best young player in the NBA. The 23-year-old, California kid is really beginning to shine in his fourth year in the Association. He is averaging 29.9 minutes, 18.3 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game. He is a key piece of Cleveland's success.

It is not a surprise that the Cavaliers losing skid took place in Mobley’s four game absence, and it is equally not surprising that their four-game win streak has taken place since his return. Despite this match having the highest point total of any game today, Mobley’s point total is set below his average.

He is averaging 18.3 points per game, the point total is at 237.5, yet Mobley’s line is set at 15.5. That defies logic, especially with the fact that Mobley has size over every Celtics starter but Kristaps Porzingis.

There is some juice on this line but take Mobley’s over. This should be an even match for most of the night, and Mobley will be asked to score if the Cavaliers are expected to win this match. Put a unit on it. 

 

 

 

Bet Smart, Be Lucky -Iggy-