Lakers vs Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Oct. 30

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Oct 30, 2024, 5:56 PM
  • The Cavaliers are -4.5 favorites vs. the Lakers
  • Total (Over/Under): 226.5 points
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The Los Angeles Lakers visit Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Cleveland, OH.

The Cavaliers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-115).

The Lakers vs Cavaliers Over/Under is 226.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Lakers are 4-0 against the spread, while the Cavaliers are 4-0 against the spread.


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Lakers vs. Cavaliers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Los Angeles Lakers+4.5 -105O 226.5 -105+155
Cleveland Cavaliers -4.5 -115U 226.5 -115-190

Cavaliers vs Lakers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Wednesday‘s game with 74.8% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Lakers and Cavaliers.

Cavaliers vs Lakers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Lakers will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 56.1% confidence.


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  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 43 games (+22.65 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 34 of their last 53 games (+19.10 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 54 of their last 88 games (+15.80 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 53 games (+12.45 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Game Total Over in 41 of their last 69 games (+11.30 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 54 of their last 89 games (+17.25 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 45 games at home (+11.70 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 8 games (+7.75 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 36 of their last 62 games (+7.65 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 54 of their last 90 games (+7.60 Units / 4% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 4-0 (+4 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • 3-1 against the Moneyline (+2 Units / 45.45% ROI)
  • 2-2 against the Over for game total points (-0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 2-2 against the Under for game total points (-0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 4-0 (+4 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • 4-0 against the Moneyline (+4.25 Units / 32.95% ROI)
  • 2-2 against the Over for game total points (-0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 2-2 against the Under for game total points (-0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 95 games (-30.00 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 38 of their last 92 games (-22.55 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 4Q Spread in 37 of their last 87 games (-18.90 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 15 of their last 45 games at home (-18.30 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 73 games (-17.50 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 90 games (-28.95 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 35 of their last 88 games (-23.55 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 37 of their last 89 games (-21.55 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Game Total Under in 31 of their last 77 games (-18.45 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 4Q Spread in 31 of their last 76 games (-16.85 Units / -19% ROI)

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

The Lakers were 20-16 (.556) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

The Lakers were 17-26 (.395) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .442

The Lakers are 8-23 (.258) when shooting 70% or worse from the free throw line since the start of the 2022-23 season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .413

The Lakers were 8-3 (.727) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .532

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

The Cavaliers were 2-17 (.105) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .298

The Cavaliers were 14-11 (.560) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Cavaliers were 19-8 (.704) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Cavaliers were 10-23 (.303) when allowing 110 or more points last season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .355

Injury Report: Cavaliers vs. LakersWednesday‘s Game, Oct. 30

  • Cleveland Cavaliers – No Injuries Reported
  • Los Angeles Lakers – No Injuries Reported

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

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

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 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 averaged 10.5 second chance points per game (860 points/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (2,299 assists/ 1,112 TOs) last season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.0

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 averaged 15.0 offensive rebounds per game (1,233 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.3

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

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 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 averaged 6.4 steals per game (526 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Lakers have averaged 37.5 defensive rebounds per game (6,302 rebounds/168 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

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 allowed an eFG% of 49% in close and late situations last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 52%

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 have averaged 4.6 blocks per game (378 blocks/83 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0


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