Cleveland Cavaliers (46-31) vs. LA Lakers (45-33)
April 6, 2024 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: LA Lakers -5.5; Over/Under: +227.5
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The Cleveland Cavaliers and LA Lakers meet Saturday in NBA action at the crypto.com Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Cavaliers vs Lakers prediction.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers recently lost to the Nuggets and Suns, while beating the 76ers and Jazz. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 112.6 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 109.9 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 26.8 points and 6 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 17.8 points and 6.6 assists. Jarrett Allen is the third double-digit scorer and Evan Mobley is grabbing 9.7 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers are coming off wins over the Nets, Raptors, and Wizards. The LA Lakers are averaging 117.9 points on 49.8 percent shooting and allowing 117.5 points on 47.3 percent shooting. LeBron James is averaging 25.4 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Anthony Davis is averaging 24.8 points and 12.8 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer and Austin Reaves is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 37.7 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
Los Angeles Lakers Team Facts
- The Lakers have won each of their last 10 games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 day games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Each of the Lakers’ last seven games as favorites following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
Cleveland Cavaliers Team Facts
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last six games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against teams that held a winning record.
- Seven of the Cavaliers’ last eight games at Crypto.com Arena following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Cavaliers vs Lakers prediction
The Cavs have had injury issues obviously, but they’ve been shaky at best these last couple of weeks, with losses in 6 of their last 9 games. The Lakers have quietly won 3 straight games, and all of a sudden they’re gaining ground in the standings. The Lakers could get out of the play-in tournament if they keep winning games. I’m not worried about AD and LeBron being questionable because they’ve been questionable all year and usually play. Weird start for a west coast game. The Lakers are making their move. I’ll lay the points with the Lakers.
