The LA Clippers and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Sunday in NBA action at the Rocket Arena. Here’s a Cavaliers vs Clippers Prediction. This article will include a Cavaliers vs Clippers Pick.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers lost to the Magic, beat the Hornets, and they play the Lakers next. The Clippers have lost 9 of their last 11 games.
The LA Clippers are averaging 112.3 points on 7.1 percent shooting and allowing 117.1 points on 47.1 percent shooting. James Harden is averaging 26.5 points and 6.2 rebounds, while Kawhi Leonard is averaging 24.3 points and 5.7 rebounds. Ivica Zubac is the third double-digit scorer and John Collins is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 83.1 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 38.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Pacers, lost to the Rockets, and they play the Raptors next. The Cavs have won 11 of their last 16 games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 119.9 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 115.7 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 30.3 points and 5.3 assists, while Evan Mobley is averaging 19 points and 4 assists. De’Andre Hunter is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 7.6 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 75.2 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 12 games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Clippers have lost each of their last six road games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against Central Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last three games when playing with a rest advantage against the Clippers.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Clippers have won nine of their last 10 games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Cavaliers have lost each of their last four games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Clippers.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven home games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Cavaliers’ last four games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Clippers’ last four games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Cavaliers vs Clippers Injury Report
The Cavs will be without Max Strus. Sam Merrill and Jarrett Allen are questionable.
The Clippers will be without Bradley Beal, Derrick Jones Jr., Jordan Miller, and Kawhi Leonard. Bogdan Bogdanovic is questionable.
Cavaliers vs Clippers Prediction
The Clippers finally won a game, but they’re still banged up, rely on Harden to do everything, and they’re on the end of a back-to-back. The Clippers are also just 5-11 ATS on the season. The Cavs aren’t covering numbers in their own right, as they’re 5-12 ATS on the season, but I’m still going to back them here. The Clippers have a lot going on, from the sluggish play to the injuries, and a win over a bottom feeder doesn’t move the needle. Assuming the line isn’t anything nuts, I’ll be on the Cavs, but there are better options out there on Sunday.