CLEVELAND -- The Celtics enter the trade deadline in a terrific position compared to the rest of the NBA. They have their entire core locked up long term and are unlikely to need any changes to the rotation. However, the team has still been busy having plenty of conversations over the past few weeks while assessing the needs of the roster.

The teams have split the season series thus far, with each team taking a game from the other with narrow home-court victories.

Analyzing Tuesday’s Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Eastern Conference’s top two teams collide for the third time of the 2024-’25 season Tuesday night in Cleveland, as the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics visit Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers.

The Philadelphia 76ers (19-28) will face off against the Boston Celtics (34-15) on Sunday at 6 p.m. ET at Wells Fargo Center, with the game airing on ESPN.

The top two seeds in the East clash on Tuesday, February 4, as the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics face off for the third time this season. The home team won each of the first two games, and both contests were decided by four points or fewer.