Los Angeles Lakers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Preview
The Lakers are favored by 5 points in this non-conference matchup against the Cavaliers. The over/under line is currently set at 228.5 points. Los Angeles has won three straight games and currently sits 9th in the Western Conference. Cleveland is 3rd in the East and has a record of 46-31.
This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:30 ET and the game can be seen on SN-LA. The Lakers are -210 on the moneyline, while the Cavs are +172.
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Los Angeles Lakers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last five times that the Lakers have hosted the Cavaliers, they have an above .500 record at 4-1. In the last three games as the favorite against the Cavaliers, the Lakers have put together a 2-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 3-7 vs. the spread. The team averaged 104 points per game in this stretch.
- Across their last three home contests, Los Angeles has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 123 points per game.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Cleveland has an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 1-4 straight up.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Lakers have an ATS record of 4-1 and a straight up mark of 5-0.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
In their games this season, the Cavaliers have had an average over/under line of 222.8, which is lower than today’s line of 228.5. Their games have averaged 222.5 points per game.
Cleveland’s O/U record for the season is 38-38-1. Today, they are looking to snap a four-game streak of not covering the spread as the underdog.
On the road, the Cavaliers are 18-19 against the spread, compared to their home ATS record of 18-20. Overall, their ATS record is 36-39.
The Cavaliers are coming off a 122-101 loss to the Suns. They were 6-point underdogs in that game. The O/U line for that game was 226.5.
For the season, the Cavaliers are 46-31 and are currently in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference. Against the East, they are 30-20 and 16-11 against the West.
As the underdog, the Cavaliers are 11-16 straight-up and 13-13 ATS. Today, they are getting 5 points as the underdog.
When it comes to scoring, the Cavaliers are 19th in the NBA at 112.6 points per game. However, they have been better at home, averaging 114.3 points compared to 110.9 on the road (21st).
In terms of pace, Cleveland is 21st in the league at 96.9 possessions per game. They are also 12th in field goal percentage (48%) and 12th in true shooting percentage.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Cavaliers are 7th in made threes per game (13.5) but just 18th in three-point shooting percentage (36%).
Cleveland’s defense has been playing well, ranking 7th in the NBA with 109.9 points allowed per game. For the season, Cleveland is ranked 25th in fewest fouls per game. Team’s are averaging 21.2 free-throws per game vs. the Cavaliers and have an overall field goal percentage of 46.3%.
In their last three games, the Lakers have gone 3-0 straight-up and 2-1 against the spread. Today, they are favored by 5 points and have been favored in their last seven games. Their ATS record as the favorite this season is 19-24, compared to 17-17 as the underdog.
Los Angeles’ O/U record for the season is 44-33, and the over has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 235.4 points, compared to today’s line of 228.5.
The Lakers’ most recent win came against the Wizards, with a final score of 125-120. The Lakers were favored by 13 points in that game, giving them an ATS loss. The O/U line for that game was 236.5.
Currently, the Lakers are 9th in the Western Conference with a record of 44-33. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 25-23 and 7-9 against other teams in the Pacific Division. The Lakers have won three straight games on the road and are 17-21 on the road this season.
Heading into tonight’s game, the Lakers are 7th in the NBA in scoring at 117.9 points per game. They have been especially potent at home, where they are averaging 119.1 points per game.
Los Angeles has been one of the league’s most efficient teams inside the arc, making 56% of their two-point attempts this season. Overall, they are shooting 49% from the field, which is 3rd in the NBA.
Despite their high-scoring offense, the Lakers are just 24th in the league in three-point makes at 11.8 per game. They have also struggled on the offensive glass, ranking 30th in offensive rebounds.
Coming into the game, the Lakers’ defense is giving up an average of 117.5 points per game. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA league average in 57.1% of their games. Los Angeles’ defense is currently forcing 13.4 turnovers per game, which is 20th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 10th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.6 rejections per game.
Based on our analysis, we foresee the Lakers winning the game with a predicted score of 118-112.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Tips
- Take the Lakers on the moneyline
- The Lakers should also cover at -5
- Projecting a combined 230 points, we like the over
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
- Anthony Davis – Knee – Questionable
- LeBron James – Ankle – Questionable
- Christian Wood – Knee – Out
- Jarred Vanderbilt – Foot – Out
- Jalen Hood-Schifino – Back – Out
Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report
- Ty Jerome – Ankle – Out
- Dean Wade – Knee – Out
- Isaac Okoro – Toe – Out
- Craig Porter Jr. – Illness – Probable
