Celtics vs Cavaliers NBA Preseason Prediction and Preview, Oct 8
The Celtics and Cavaliers meet in a preseason game on Thursday, October 8, at 7:00 PM ET in Cleveland.
Price: Celtics 56¢, Cavaliers 44¢ (Polymarket, as of Thu 6:36 AM ET)
Live price and every move: NBA WIRE
What the price says
The Celtics are favored at 56¢, with the Cavaliers at 44¢. That is up 11¢ from the Celtics’ opening price of 45¢. With availability unclear until close to tip, expect this price to move.
Who will play, and for how long
Starters typically get a quarter or two of work, and a couple may not dress at all. Most of the second half goes to young players and camp invites fighting for the last roster spots.
The rotations, by last season’s numbers
Last season’s numbers on this season’s rosters. In preseason they show who the regulars are, not how long they will play.
Celtics
Derrick White: 34.1 min, 22.0% usage, .529 TS%, 77 games
Jayson Tatum: 32.6 min, 30.0% usage, .541 TS%, 16 games
Payton Pritchard: 32.4 min, 21.4% usage, .584 TS%, 79 games
Paul George: 30.7 min, 23.3% usage, .570 TS%, 37 games (new, was PHI)
Neemias Queta: 25.3 min, 14.7% usage, .674 TS%, 76 games
Cavaliers
James Harden: 34.8 min, 28.6% usage, .610 TS%, 70 games
Donovan Mitchell: 33.5 min, 32.2% usage, .613 TS%, 70 games
Evan Mobley: 31.9 min, 22.6% usage, .596 TS%, 65 games
Peyton Watson: 29.6 min, 20.6% usage, .594 TS%, 54 games (new, was DEN)
Jarrett Allen: 27.1 min, 19.9% usage, .669 TS%, 56 games
Track the price through tip on NBA WIRE, and check NBA MARKET for the better venue.
FAQ
Is Donovan Mitchell playing tonight?
Donovan Mitchell was not on the injury report as of Thu 6:36 AM ET. Preseason minutes rarely come from the report, though: the Cavaliers will say closer to tip, usually in the coach’s pregame session.
Who is favored in Celtics vs Cavaliers?
The Celtics. Polymarket has them at 56¢, which reads as about a 56% chance, and the price moves live on NBA WIRE.
When and where is Celtics vs Cavaliers?
Thursday, October 8, at 7:00 PM ET, in Cleveland.
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