Los Angeles Lakers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 6

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 06, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Cavaliers (15-9) are -5.5 favorites vs. the Lakers (10-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 225.5 points
  • Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 7:30pm EST
  • Watch the game on TNT & SportsNet LA

The Los Angeles Lakers visit Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Cleveland.

The Cavaliers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Lakers vs Cavaliers Over/Under is 225.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Lakers are 10-12 against the spread, while the Cavaliers are 12-9 against the spread.


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Lakers vs. Cavaliers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Los Angeles Lakers+5.5 -110O 225.5 -110+170
Cleveland Cavaliers -5.5 -110U 225.5 -110-210

Cavaliers vs Lakers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Tuesday‘s game with 59.5% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Lakers will cover the spread for Tuesday‘s game with 51.1% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Lakers and Cavaliers, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 42 away games (+23.20 Units / 50% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 19 of their last 21 games (+19.54 Units / 81% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 2Q Spread in 18 of their last 19 games (+16.94 Units / 79% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 27 games (+16.45 Units / 55% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 17 games (+14.60 Units / 68% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 41 games at home (+16.90 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 18 of their last 23 games at home (+12.75 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 16 games at home (+12.40 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 17 of their last 24 games (+9.32 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 47 of their last 81 games (+8.70 Units / 9% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 10-12 (-3.25 Units / -13.4% ROI).

  • 10-12 against the Moneyline (-0.85 Units / -2.95% ROI)
  • 12-10 against the Over for game total points (+1 Units / 4.13% ROI)
  • 10-12 against the Under for game total points (-3.2 Units / -13.22% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 12-9 (+2.1 Units / 7.94% ROI).

  • 15-9 against the Moneyline (+5.35 Units / 11.25% ROI)
  • 10-14 against the Over for game total points (-5.4 Units / -20.45% ROI)
  • 14-10 against the Under for game total points (+3 Units / 11.36% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 81 games (-18.39 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 75 games (-15.88 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 71 games (-15.18 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 34 of their last 78 games (-14.45 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the Spread in 31 of their last 77 games (-14.20 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 27 of their last 79 games (-32.66 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 75 games (-23.55 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 73 games (-23.43 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 77 games (-22.25 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 79 games (-21.85 Units / -25% ROI)

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

The Lakers are 11-25 (.306) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .555

The Lakers are 3-12 (.200) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .481

The Lakers are 5-8 (.385) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .479

The Lakers are 27-36 (.429) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .550

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

The Cavaliers are 10-9 (.526) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .480

The Cavaliers are 27-30 (.474) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .548

The Cavaliers are 25-37 (.403) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

The Cavaliers are 14-63 (.182) when allowing 110 or more points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .308

Injury Report: Cavaliers vs. LakersTuesday‘s Game, Dec. 6

  • Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers): Allen is questionable for Tuesday’s (Dec. 6) game against the Lakers.
  • Dean Wade (Cavaliers): The Cavaliers announced that Wade has an AC joint sprain and is expected to miss 3-4 weeks
  • Ricky Rubio (Cavaliers): Rubio will miss the start of the season as he recovers from a left ACL tear.
  • Dylan Windler (Cavaliers): The Cavaliers announced that Windler will miss another 4-6 weeks.
  • LeBron James (Lakers): James is probable for Tuesday’s (Dec. 6) game against Cleveland.
  • Anthony Davis (Lakers): Davis is probable for Tuesday’s (Dec. 6) game against Cleveland.
  • Wenyen Gabriel (Lakers): The Lakers announced that Gabriel will be our for at least a week.

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers are shooting 31% from three (124/404) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Lakers are shooting 32% from three (67/208) in the first half this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Lakers have made 9.5 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.2

The Lakers have averaged 55.5 points in the paint per game (722 points/13 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 48.9

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers averaged 102.5 points per game (7,379 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

The Cavaliers are shooting 43% from three (91/211) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Cavaliers are shooting 40% from three (170/426) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Cavaliers have averaged 1.38 points per shot (929 points/675 shots) on the road this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.26

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 5.8 blocks per game (284 blocks/49 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Lakers have blocked 867 shots since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th most among NBA teams

The Lakers have averaged 34.6 defensive rebounds per game (450 rebounds/13 games) this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.1

The Lakers have averaged 8.1 steals per game (396 steals/49 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have averaged 5.6 steals per game (73 steals/13 games) this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Cavaliers have averaged 34.1 defensive rebounds per game (443 rebounds/13 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.2

The Cavaliers have averaged 7.2 steals per game (1,188 steals/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Cavaliers have averaged 6.8 steals per game (640 steals/94 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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