Celtics Vs Cavaliers

The Eastern Conference's top contenders prepare to clash as the Cleveland Cavaliers face off against the Boston Celtics this Friday night. Cleveland heads into this matchup riding the momentum of a dominant 122-82 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Boston will look to bounce back from a disappointing 117-97 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. The Cavaliers, boasting an impressive 48-10 record, lead both the Eastern Conference and the Central Division, having strung together an eight-game winning streak. The Celtics, sitting at 42-17, rank second in the East and first in the Atlantic Division, having emerged victorious in eight of their last ten outings.

The game is set to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET at TD Garden in Boston. The Celtics have had the upper hand in the season series so far, winning two out of three previous encounters, including a 112-105 triumph in Cleveland on February 4. SportsLine consensus odds currently favor Boston by 2.5 points, with the over/under for the total combined score sitting at 232.5. Before placing any bets on this game, it's essential to take into account the predictions generated by SportsLine’s highly reliable computer model.

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