# NBA

Cavaliers vs Celtics prediction

Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics, Monday 28 December, 8:00 PM ET at TD Garden. Our line gives the Celtics a 63% chance.

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NBASeries starts 12/28
Cavaliers4-3
vs
Celtics5-2

TD Garden, BostonTV: NBC

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Record
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Rank
Tiro

5 more wins to Gladiator

Season leaders

Cavaliers

  • PointsDonovan Mitchell21.9
  • AssistsJames Harden6.3
  • ReboundsJarrett Allen8.7

Celtics

  • PointsJayson Tatum27.0
  • AssistsJayson Tatum7.9
  • ReboundsPaul George6.0

Season averages

CLEStatBOS
L1StreakL1
116.1Points Against109.1
4-3Last Ten Games5-2
119.7Points Per Game115.0
47Field Goal %46
37Three Point %35
47.9Rebounds Per Game42.4
29.0Assists Per Game26.9
6.0Blocks Per Game3.7
7.6Steals Per Game8.7

Last five games

Cavaliers

  • Wvs MIN127-125 OT
  • Wvs WSH121-111
  • Lat ATL114-111
  • Wat MIL136-111
  • Lvs OKC117-112

Celtics

  • Wvs CHI134-99
  • Wvs BKN125-124 OT
  • Wvs CHI125-111
  • Wat ORL108-97
  • Lat HOU109-93

Injury report

Cavaliers

  • Jaylon TysonOut
  • Peyton WatsonOut

Celtics

  • Payton PritchardDay-To-Day
  • Jayson TatumDay-To-Day
  • Devin CarterOut

Game info

Venue
TD Garden, Boston, MA
TV
NBC
Season series
Series starts 12/28

Cavaliers and Celtics this season

  1. Mon 28 DecCavaliers at CelticsMon 8:00 PM ET
  2. Fri 26 FebCavaliers at CelticsFri 7:30 PM ET
  3. Thu 1 AprCeltics at CavaliersThu 7:00 PM ET

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Questions

What time is Cavaliers vs Celtics?

8:00 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Monday 28 December 2026. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.

What channel is Cavaliers vs Celtics on?

ESPN lists NBC for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.

Who is favoured in Cavaliers vs Celtics?

Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Boston Celtics a 63% chance, so a call on them pays x1.60. It does not know about injuries or rest.

Where is Cavaliers vs Celtics played?

At TD Garden in Boston, MA, the home of the Boston Celtics.

How many times do the Cavaliers and Celtics play this season?

This season's schedule has 3 games between them.

When do the Cavaliers and Celtics play next?

Friday 26 February 2027 at 7:30 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Cavaliers at the Celtics.

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