Cavaliers vs. Celtics Prediction, Odds & NBA Player Props for 12/12

NBA Best Bet Today #1: ⭐Jayson Tatum Under 26.5 Points (-118) at ESPN Bet

For our first player prop in the Cavaliers vs. Celtics matchup, we're going to target Celtics forward Jayson Tatum. On the season, Tatym is averaging 27.5 points and making 49% of his shot attempts. But we're going to fade Tatum against Cleveland. 

We like Jayson Tatum Under 26.5 Points (-118) at ESPN Bet. Over his last 10 games, Tatum is averaging 26.1 per contest while his shooting percentage has been two points lower at 47%. Tatum has also scored more than 26 points just twice in his last seven games. 

Tatum will also be going up against one of the better defenses in the league. The Cavaliers rank seventh in points allowed per game (110.3) and eighth in defensive effective field goal percentage (52%). Take the under on Tatum's point total against a solid Cavaliers defense.  

Betting Pick: Jayson Tatum Under 26.5 Points (-118) at ESPN Bet

NBA Best Bet Today #2: ⭐ Kristaps Porzingis Over 6.5 Rebounds (-142) at FanDuel

After missing time due to injury, Boston forward Kristaps Porzingis is back in the lineup. He returned on Friday against the Knicks and tallied 21 points and three rebounds in 29 minutes of action. We will look to back Porzingis in the rebounding player prop market. 

We're going with Kristaps Porzingis Over 6.5 Rebounds (-142) at FanDuel. On the season Porzingis is averaging 6.4 rebounds per game. Before the injury, Porzingis had at least seven rebounds in three of his last four games. 

Cleveland is also just an averaged team on the boards. The Cavaliers rank 18th in rebounds per game (51.8) and 19th in rebounds allowed per game (52.7). Porzingis also played 29 minutes on Friday against New York, which bodes well for taking the over on his rebounding prop considering he saw extensive court time in his first game back. We're confident in backing Porzingis on the over for his rebounding player prop.

Betting Pick: Kristaps Porzingis Over 6.5 Rebounds (-142) at FanDuel

NBA Best Bet Today #3: ⭐ Donovan Mitchell Over 2.5 3-pointers (-175) at BetMGM

For our final player prop, we're going to target Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell. On the season, Mitchell averages 27.3 points per game and is making 35% of his attempts from 3-point range. 

We like Donovan Mitchell Over 2.5 3-pointers (-175) at BetMGM. Mitchell has made at least three 3-pointers in two of his last three games and has been aggressive beyond the arc. During that span, Mitchell is 10 of 28 from 3-point range, which is the most 3s he has attempted during a three-game stretch. 

Considering the recent activity from Mitchell beyond the arc, we will look to back him against Boston. The Celtics also allow a high rate of 3s, giving up an average of 13.5 3-pointers made per game, ranking 22nd in the NBA. If Mitchell keeps firing from deep, we expect him to clear this 3-point shooting prop.

Betting Pick: ⭐ Donovan Mitchell Over 2.5 3-pointers (-175) at BetMGM

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