Los Angeles Clippers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Preview
At 3:30 ET, the Clippers (-160) will host the Cavaliers (+134) in a non-conference matchup. The Clippers are currently favored by 3.5 points and have won two straight games.
The Cavaliers have lost two straight games and are 3rd in the Eastern Conference, while the Clippers are 4th in the Western Conference. The over/under line for this game is 219 points.
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Los Angeles Clippers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Cavaliers have faced off vs. the Clippers as the underdog, they have gone 2-1. In the last five head to head games between the Cavaliers and Clippers, the average combined point total is 216 points per game. The over/under record in these matchups is 4-1.
- Although Cleveland has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 109 points per game in these games.
- Across the Clippers last ten home games, the team averaged 113 points per game while allowing 110. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 3-7, while going 7-3 straight-up.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Cleveland has an ATS mark of 0-3 while going 0-3 straight up.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Los Angeles has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 7-3 straight up.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
As the underdog, the Cavaliers have gone 11-17 straight-up and 13-14 against the spread. Their ATS record as the underdog is 18-20 on the road and 23-26 overall.
This season, Cleveland has been the underdog in 28 of their 78 games. They have gone 38-39-1 on the O/U, with their games averaging 222.4 points per game.
The Cavaliers are coming off a 116-97 loss to the Lakers. They were 5-point underdogs in that game and are now 36-40 ATS for the season. The O/U line for that game was 229.5.
In the Eastern Conference standings, the Cavaliers are currently in 3rd place with a record of 46-32. In the Central Division, they are in 2nd place.
On the road, the Cavaliers are 22-18 this season, and they are 18-20 ATS on the road. Their average scoring differential on the road is +1.0 points per game.
So far, the Cavaliers have lost two straight games and are 3.5-point underdogs against the Clippers. The O/U line for the game is set at 219.
When it comes to scoring, the Cavaliers are 19th in the league at 112.4 points per game. However, their scoring average is slightly higher on the road (110.6) compared to at home (114.3).
So far this season, the Cavaliers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 42.3% of their games. When it comes to field goal percentage, Cleveland is 12th in the league at 47%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Cavaliers are 7th in the NBA at 13.5 made threes per game. However, they are just 18th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%.
On defense, the Cavaliers come into the game ranked 7th in the league in points allowed at 110.0 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 117 points per contest (15th). The Cavaliers defense is coming off a game in which they held the Lakers offense to just 43.3% shooting. Overall, they gave up 116 points to Los Angeles.
Today, the Clippers are favored by 3.5 points against the Cavaliers. This season, they have been favored in 61 of their 77 games and have gone 45-16 in those games. As the favorite, they have won their last four games and have a scoring margin of +6.8 points per game.
Los Angeles’ ATS record for the season is 37-40, and they have covered the spread in their last two games. At home, they are 18-19 ATS and have an average scoring differential of +4.0 points per game.
In their most recent game, the Clippers defeated the Jazz by a score of 131-102. The O/U line for that game was 223.5, and the teams combined for 233 points. LA was favored by 12.5 points going into the game.
This season, the Clippers have an O/U record of 36-40-1, and their games have averaged 228.4 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 219, which is lower than the season average of 228.
Currently, the Clippers are 4th in the Western Conference with a record of 49-28. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 29-19 compared to 20-9 against the East. The Clippers have won their last two games and are 25-15 on the road.
The Clippers have been one of the most efficient offenses in the league this season, ranking 6th in field goal percentage and 5th in true shooting percentage. In terms of scoring, the Clippers are 11th in the NBA at 116 points per game.
When playing at home, the Clippers are averaging 115.8 points per game compared to 116.2 on the road. So far, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 51.9% of their games.
Coming into the game, the Clippers are 27th in pace at 96.4 possessions per game. In terms of three-point shooting, the Clippers are 4th in the league at 38% but are just 14th in three-pointers made per game.
Coming into today’s game, the Clippers’ defense is giving up an average of 112.4 points per contest. Los Angeles struggled on the boards in their last game vs. the Jazz, giving up 8. For the game, Utah scored 102 points in the game.
Based on projections, we have the Clippers coming out on top by a score of 114-110.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Tips
- Take the Clippers on the moneyline
- The Clippers should also cover at -3.5
- Projecting a combined 224 points, we like the over
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- Kawhi Leonard – Knee – Out
- Joshua Primo – Ankle – Out
Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report
- Ty Jerome – Ankle – Out
- Dean Wade – Knee – Out
- Isaac Okoro – Toe – Questionable
