Cavaliers vs Lakers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Dec. 31

  • The Cavaliers are -4.5 favorites vs. the Lakers
  • Total (Over/Under): 230.5 points
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The Cleveland Cavaliers visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Los Angeles, CA.

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

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

So far this NBA season, the Cavaliers are 23-9 against the spread, while the Lakers are 15-16 against the spread.


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Cavaliers vs. Lakers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cleveland Cavaliers O
Los Angeles Lakers U

Lakers vs Cavaliers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Tuesday‘s game with 75.7% 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 Tuesday‘s game with 54.5% confidence.


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  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Moneyline in 29 of their last 36 games (+23.45 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Game Total Over in 41 of their last 64 games (+15.70 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 42 of their last 66 games (+15.50 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 32 games (+15.30 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have covered the Spread in 25 of their last 34 games (+15.10 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Moneyline in 43 of their last 70 games (+22.65 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 49 of their last 80 games (+19.55 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 38 games (+11.83 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 24 of their last 36 games at home (+10.30 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 1H Spread in 24 of their last 38 games at home (+9.05 Units / 20% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 23-9 (+13.1 Units / 37.22% ROI).

  • 28-4 against the Moneyline (+19.95 Units / 13.95% ROI)
  • 21-11 against the Over for game total points (+8.9 Units / 25.28% ROI)
  • 11-21 against the Under for game total points (-12.1 Units / -34.38% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 15-16 (-2.6 Units / -7.62% ROI).

  • 18-13 against the Moneyline (+2 Units / 3.48% ROI)
  • 14-17 against the Over for game total points (-4.7 Units / -13.8% ROI)
  • 17-14 against the Under for game total points (+1.55 Units / 4.54% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 4Q Spread in 33 of their last 86 games (-23.92 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 77 games (-19.70 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 37 of their last 86 games (-18.03 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 32 of their last 77 games (-16.90 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 73 games (-16.12 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 31 of their last 82 games (-26.15 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 23 of their last 66 games (-24.85 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 89 games (-24.15 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 64 games (-22.10 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 54 games (-21.82 Units / -35% ROI)

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

The Cavaliers are 13-1 (.929) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .553

The Cavaliers are 8-1 (.889) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .557

The Cavaliers are 59-26 (.694) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .489

The Cavaliers are 13-1 (.929) when winning the rebounding margin this season — 2nd-best in the NBA. The Lakers have averaged 49.4 rebounds/game this season — 4th-lowest in the NBA.

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

The Lakers are 35-13 (.729) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2023-24 season — 9th-best in the NBA. The Cavaliers have averaged 50.9 rebounds/game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th-lowest in the NBA.

The Lakers are 56-37 (.602) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2023-24 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .509

The Lakers are 20-8 (.714) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .550

The Lakers are 34-18 (.654) when they win the turnover margin since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .560

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have an eFG% of 60% this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

The Cavaliers have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (921 assists/ 424 TOs) this season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Cavaliers have a TS% of 56% this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Cavaliers are shooting 50% (1,438/2,852) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers averaged 30.1 points in the paint per game (2,470 points/82 games) in the first half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.4

The Lakers have averaged 10.4 second chance points per game (583 points/56 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.9

The Lakers have averaged 4.9 second chance points per game (553 points/113 games) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Lakers averaged 4.7 second chance points per game (384 points/82 games) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have averaged 4.7 blocks per game (882 blocks/189 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Cavaliers have averaged 34.7 defensive rebounds per game (6,558 rebounds/189 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Cavaliers have averaged 4.4 blocks per game (262 blocks/59 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.3

The Cavaliers averaged 4.6 blocks per game (380 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers averaged 37.2 defensive rebounds per game (3,047 rebounds/82 games) last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers have averaged 5.4 blocks per game (606 blocks/113 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Lakers have averaged 7.5 steals per game (425 steals/57 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.8

The Lakers have averaged 34.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,063 rebounds/31 games) this season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.5


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