The San Antonio Spurs and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Friday in NBA action at the Rocket Arena. Here’s a Cavaliers vs Spurs Prediction. This article will include a Cavaliers vs Spurs Pick.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
The San Antonio Spurs beat the Grizzlies and Magic, and they play the Pelicans next. The Spurs have won 14 of their last 21 games.
The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 118.8 points on 49 percent shooting and allowing 113.6 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 26.2 points and 12.9 rebounds, while De’Aaron Fox is averaging 24.1 points and 6.6 assists. Stephon Castle is the third double-digit scorer and Devin Vassell is dishing 2.4 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 80.7 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 38.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Trail Blazers, beat the Pacers, and they play the Warriors next. The Cavs have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 119.6 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 115.8 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 30.6 points and 5.5 assists, while Evan Mobley is averaging 18.9 points and 4.1 assists. De’Andre Hunter is the third double-digit scorer and Darius Garland is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 75.6 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won nine of their last 10 games against Southwest Division opponents following a loss.
- The Spurs have lost seven of their last eight games against Cavaliers teams that held a winning record.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five road games against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in three of their last four games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The Spurs have won each of their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Cavaliers have lost seven of their last eight games against Spurs teams that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Spurs have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Cavaliers’ last seven home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the Spurs’ last seven night games at Rocket Arena have gone OVER the total points line.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Evan Mobley is one of only two qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.5 threes and 1.5 blocks this season.
- Donovan Mitchell ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (4.0) this season.
San Antonio Spurs Player Facts
- Keldon Johnson ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for FG% (57.7%) this season.
- Devin Vassell is one of only 15 qualified players in the league to be leading their team in points (15.7) and assists (2.3) per game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (44.8).
- The Cavaliers rank 3rd in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (15.6).
- Seven different Spurs players have scored 25+ points in a game this season – equal-most in the league.
- The Spurs have missed the playoffs in six consecutive seasons – second-longest active streak in the NBA.
Cavaliers vs Spurs Injury Report
The Cavs will be without Max Strus. Darius Garland, Tyrese Proctor, Sam Merrill, Jarrett Allen, and Larry Nance Jr. are also out.
The Spurs will be without Jordan McLaughlin, Victor Wembanyama, and Stephon Castle. Luke Kornet is questionable.
Cavaliers vs Spurs Prediction
The Cavs keep getting the benefit of the doubt from oddsmakers, and they keep losing and coming up short ATS. With a cover percentage of 31.8 percent, only the Wizards and Clippers have been worse than the Cavs ATS. Now the Cavaliers are as banged up as any team in the NBA. I’m going to continue fading the Cavs as long as this stretch continues.
Also, while undermanned themselves, the Spurs continue to win, compete, and they’re a profitable 12-8-1 ATS. The underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 games between the Cavs and Spurs. The Spurs have covered 7 of their last 9 games overall. Give me the points.