Cavaliers vs Lakers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Apr. 6

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Apr 06, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Lakers are -4.5 favorites vs. the Cavaliers
  • Total (Over/Under): 228.5 points
  • Watch the game on SPEC | WUAB

The Cleveland Cavaliers visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EDT in Los Angeles, CA.

The Lakers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Cavaliers vs Lakers Over/Under is 230.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Cavaliers are 36-38 against the spread, while the Lakers are 37-41 against the spread.


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Cavaliers vs. Lakers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cleveland Cavaliers+4.5 -110O 230.5 -115+165
Los Angeles Lakers -4.5 -110U 230.5 -105-200

Lakers vs Cavaliers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Lakers will win Saturday‘s game with 53.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Cavaliers and Lakers.

Lakers vs Cavaliers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Cavaliers will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 63.7% confidence.


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  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 44 of their last 69 games (+15.85 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 24 of their last 34 away games (+13.75 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 52 games (+11.25 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 27 of their last 41 games (+11.15 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 22 of their last 33 away games (+10.55 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 62 of their last 97 games (+21.90 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 28 games (+21.50 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Game Total Over in 34 of their last 54 games (+13.10 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 35 of their last 56 games (+11.75 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 38 games (+10.65 Units / 15% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 36-38 (-5.8 Units / -6.85% ROI).

  • 46-31 against the Moneyline (+4.05 Units / 2.33% ROI)
  • 37-39 against the Over for game total points (-5.9 Units / -6.97% ROI)
  • 39-37 against the Under for game total points (-1.7 Units / -2.01% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 37-41 (-8.1 Units / -9.44% ROI).

  • 45-33 against the Moneyline (+15.65 Units / 9.5% ROI)
  • 43-34 against the Over for game total points (+5.6 Units / 6.52% ROI)
  • 34-43 against the Under for game total points (-13.25 Units / -15.45% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 97 games (-35.70 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 29 of their last 76 games (-22.60 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 1H Spread in 41 of their last 97 games (-22.50 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 38 of their last 90 games (-20.30 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 62 games (-18.75 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 84 games (-23.85 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 27 of their last 71 games (-22.15 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 84 games (-18.45 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 2Q Spread in 34 of their last 83 games (-18.45 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 59 games (-17.80 Units / -21% ROI)

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Cleveland Cavaliers: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers

Keys to the game – away

Los Angeles Lakers: Keys to the Game vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers

Keys to the game – home

Injury Report: Lakers vs. CavaliersSaturday‘s Game, Apr. 6

  • Gabe Vincent (Los Angeles Lakers): Knee, Out
  • Cam Reddish (Los Angeles Lakers): Ankle, Out
  • Jarred Vanderbilt (Los Angeles Lakers): Foot, Out
  • Christian Wood (Los Angeles Lakers): Knee, Out
  • Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers): Illness, Game Time Decision
  • Tristan Thompson (Cleveland Cavaliers): Suspension, Out
  • Ty Jerome (Cleveland Cavaliers): Ankle, Out

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers averaged 54.3 points per game (4,449 points/82 games) in the second half last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 56.1

The Cavaliers averaged 12.7 fast break points per game (1,043 points/82 games) last season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.0

The Cavaliers have averaged 28.1 assists per game (2,163 assists/77 games) this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 26.7

The Cavaliers have averaged 54.9 points per game (4,224 points/77 games) in the second half this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 56.6

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 4.7 second chance points per game (362 points/77 games) in the second half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Lakers had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (304 assists/ 149 TOs) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.6

The Lakers have averaged 30.1 points in the paint per game (2,314 points/77 games) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.4

The Lakers have averaged 10.5 second chance points per game (810 points/77 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers averaged 33.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,745 rebounds/82 games) last season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Cavaliers allowed 106.9 points per game (8,764 points/82 games) last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 114.7

The Cavaliers have averaged 34.5 defensive rebounds per game (5,492 rebounds/159 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Cavaliers allowed 108.8 points per game (4,460 points/41 games) on the road last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 115.9

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers averaged 38.0 defensive rebounds per game (3,116 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers have averaged 37.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,879 rebounds/77 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers have averaged 37.7 defensive rebounds per game (5,995 rebounds/159 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Lakers have averaged 5.6 blocks per game (429 blocks/77 games) this season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1


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