We like the Boston Celtics to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday at 7:10pm ET for a number of reasons. Here are some of the more important ones:

Cleveland might have a 15-0 record this season. But, we think the Celtics put everything together to be the first team knock them off on Tuesday.

Boston surprisingly lost their first NBA Cup game this season. It was against Atlanta without Trae Young. They definitely will be trying to win this one after that game.

The Celtics are 16-4 over their L20 games overall since last season. They are also 10-2 over their L12 at home.

The Cavs have had trouble figuring out the Celtics. In their L13 games versus each other, Boston has won 11 of them.

Missing their last game with an injury, Jrue Holiday will be back in the lineup tonight. He will provide some very key minutes.

We think that the line gives us a good idea of what's to come. Boston wins this one.

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