Cleveland Cavaliers vs Los Angeles Clippers Preview
At 7:00 ET, the Los Angeles Clippers (-145) will take on the Cleveland Cavaliers (+121) at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in a non-conference matchup. The Clippers are currently favored by 3 points and have won five games in a row. The over/under line is set at 225.5 points.
This game will be televised on BSOH and is a non-conference matchup. The Clippers are 30-14 and are in 3rd place in the Western Conference, while the Cavaliers are 27-16 and are 5th in the Eastern Conference.
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Los Angeles Clippers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three head-to-head matchups between Los Angeles and Cleveland, the Cavaliers hold the edge with a record of 2-1. Not only does the team have the better record, but they have won in convincing fashion, posting an average scoring differential of 10 points.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Los Angeles has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 115 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
- The Cavaliers are 3-2 ATS in their last home games and 3-2 straight-up.
- The last five games that Cleveland was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
- Los Angeles has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Los Angeles Clippers Prediction
The Clippers are favored by 3 points in today’s game against the Cavaliers. This season, the Clippers have been favored in 35 of their 44 games and have a record of 29-6 in those games. As the favorite, they have a scoring differential of +10.7 points per game.
Los Angeles has won five straight games and is 30-14 overall, which is good for 3rd place in the Western Conference. Against the spread, they have covered in their last five games and have an ATS record of 25-19 this season.
In their last game, the Clippers defeated the Celtics by a score of 115-96. They were 6.5-point underdogs going into the game. The O/U line for that game was 231.5 points.
This season, the Clippers have an O/U record of 20-24 and have seen their last two games finish below the betting line. On average, their games have finished with 229.8 points.
In non-conference games, the Clippers are 9-3 compared to 21-11 against Western Conference opponents. On the road, they are 11-10 straight up and 11-10 against the spread.
When it comes to scoring, the Clippers are 10th in the NBA with 118.2 points per game. However, they have actually been slightly better on the road (117.5) compared to at home (118.7).
In terms of pace, the Clippers are 26th in the league at 97.2 possessions per game. This slower pace has led to them being 18th in three-point attempts (33.2) and 17th in two-point attempts.
So far this season, the Clippers have made 39% of their three-point attempts, which is the best mark in the NBA. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 49% (5th).
This season, the Clippers’ defense is the 8th ranked defense in the NBA at 8th PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 63.6% of their games. Inside the arc, the Clippers defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 53.4% and 35.5% from three-point territory.
In their last game, the Cavaliers defeated the Bucks by a score of 112-100. The combined scoring in that game was 212 points, which was well below the O/U line of 238. Cleveland covered the spread as 5.5-point underdogs.
This season, the Cavaliers have an O/U record of 20-22-1, and their games have averaged 223.8 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 225.5.
As the underdog, Cleveland has gone 7-10 straight-up and 8-8 against the spread. Currently, they are the underdog by 3 points and have gone 14 straight games as the favorite.
In the Eastern Conference, the Cavaliers are in 5th place with a record of 27-16. Against the East, they are 19-10 and 6-4 in the Central Division. At home, the Cavaliers are 15-8 compared to 12-8 on the road.
At home this season, the Cavaliers are averaging 114.8 points per game, which is 18th in the NBA. Overall, they are 19th in scoring at 114 points per game. So far, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 41.9% of their games.
When it comes to pace, the Cavaliers are 22nd in the league at 98 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 13th at 47%. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 9th in the league at 56%.
From beyond the arc, the Cavaliers are 12th in three-pointers made at 13.2 per game. However, they are just 18th in three-point shooting percentage at 35%. At the free-throw line, they are 27th in both free throws made and attempted.
The Cavaliers’ defense is presently ranked 3rd in the league, allowing an average of 109.8 points per contest. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Cavaliers are forcing 13.1 per game, which is 18th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 23rd in blocked shots at 4.5 per game.
With the Clippers being favored by 3, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 118-116 in favor of the Clippers.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Tips
- Take the Clippers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Cavaliers (+3)
- Projecting a combined 234 points, we like the over
Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report
- Tristan Thompson – Suspension – Out
- Donovan Mitchell – Groin – Probable
- Darius Garland – Jaw – Out
- Ty Jerome – Ankle – Out
- Evan Mobley – Knee – Questionable
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- Ivica Zubac – Calf – Out
- Moussa Diabate – Hand – Out
