Portland Trail Blazers (27-33) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (49-10)
March 2, 2025 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Cleveland Cavaliers -10.5; Over/Under: 231.5
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The Portland Trail Blazers and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Sunday in NBA action at the Rocket Arena. Here’s a Cavaliers vs Trail Blazers Prediction. This article will include a Cavaliers vs Trail Blazers Pick.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Wizards and Nets, and they play the 76ers, Celtics, and Thunder next. The Trail Blazers are 14-5 since January 19, which includes three straight road wins.
The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 110.2 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 114.1 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Anfernee Simons is averaging 18.6 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Shaedon Sharpe is averaging 17.5 points and 3.8 rebounds. Deni Avdija is the third double-digit scorer and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 10.2 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.7 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Magic and Celtics, and they play the Bulls, Heat, and Hornets next. The Cavs have won nine straight games overall and three straight home games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 122.9 points on 49.8 percent shooting and allowing 111.3 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 24.3 points and 4.8 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 21.3 points and 6.7 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 10.2 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 39.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 13 home games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Trail Blazers have lost 31 of their last 36 road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in 11 of their last 12 games as home favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The Trail Blazers have won each of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Cavaliers have lost six of their last nine games as favorites after winning as underdogs.
- The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in each of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games as favorites after winning as underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Cavaliers’ last nine games against Northwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Trail Blazers’ last seven day games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Cavaliers vs Trail Blazers Injury Report
Donovan Mitchell is out for the Cavaliers due to a rest day.
The Trail Blazers won’t have Robert Williams III, Deandre Ayton, and Matisse Thybulle. Jerami Grant and Deni Avdija are questionable for Portland.
Cavaliers vs Trail Blazers Prediction
The Cavaliers are rolling and will be even more confident after coming back to beat the Celtics the way they did. The Cavs also have a cover percentage of 67.2 percent, which is the best in the NBA. However, that win over the Celtics does create a letdown spot. Also, Mitchell won’t play. This line is also disrespectful toward a Trail Blazers team that’s won 14 of their last 19 games. The Trail Blazers are also a profitable 34-25-1 ATS on the season, so you’ve been making money on this squad all year. With the Cavs down their best player and a young, confident bunch coming into the building, this line shouldn’t be what it is. Give me the Blazers and the points.
