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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics

113–124

Final ·

Boston Celtics beat Cleveland Cavaliers 124–113 in the NBA on October 8, 2026.

TipLocked prediction

Under 220.5

74% chance

Lost · final total 237

  • Expected total: 204.6
  • Cleveland Cavaliers: last 10 games — 98.2 scored, 101.2 conceded on average
  • Boston Celtics: last 10 games — 96.5 scored, 96 conceded on average
  • Head-to-head (last 5): 230.6 total on average

The Cavaliers' recent high-scoring games and the Celtics' ability to score and concede points in bunches inform the expected total, which is slightly below the statistical estimate due to the Cavaliers' inconsistent form. The head-to-head meetings suggest a high-scoring affair, but the recent defensive efforts from both teams, particularly the Celtics, are taken into account. The probabilities decrease as the line rises, reflecting the decreasing likelihood of extremely high-scoring games.

A safe line from both teams' recent scores and their head-to-head, picked at about a 70% chance. No bookmaker odds are attached. AI analysis is written in English. 18+ · Bet responsibly

Score by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Total
Cleveland Cavaliers29333417113
Boston Celtics32392825124
Venue
Rocket Arena
Attendance
15,464

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