Cleveland Cavaliers (56-11) vs. LA Clippers (38-30)
March 18, 2025 10:30 pm EDT
The Line: LA Clippers +3.5; Over/Under: 231.5
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The Los Angeles Clippers play host to the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Intuit Dome on Tuesday night.
Here’s a Clippers vs Cavaliers Prediction. This article will include a Clippers vs Cavaliers Pick.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been on fire as they’ve won 20 of their last 22 games overall. They will be eager to bounce back in this one after having their 16-game win streak snapped by the Magic in a 108-103 home defeat on Sunday. Donovan Mitchell led the team with 23 points, six rebounds, and five assists, Jarrett Allen added 20 points with 12 rebounds on eight of 11 shooting while Darius Garland chipped in with 19 points, six rebounds, and four assists. As a team, the Cavaliers shot just 41 percent from the field and 10 of 40 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 38 points in the first quarter to take an early 13-point lead. But unlike every other game this season, the Cavaliers were unable to keep it going in the second half where they got outscored by 61-43 to suffer their 11th defeat of the season. Mitchell had a rough shooting night as he shot just nine of 28 from the field, while De’Andre Hunter finished with just nine points on two of 11 shooting.
Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers have been in great shape as they’ve reeled off six wins from their past seven games overall. They will be aiming for a fourth straight victory after blowing past the lowly Hornets in a 123-88 home win on Sunday. James Harden led the team with 31 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists, Kawhi Leonard added 23 points with six rebounds and five assists while Ivica Zubac chipped in with 17 points, 14 rebounds, and eight assists. As a team, the Clippers shot 48 percent from the field and 13 of 26 from the 3-point line as they looked comfortable right away, dominating the first half by 65-41. This allowed them to rest their starters and give all eight bench players extended minutes. The only minor blemish from the win was that Norman Powell looked rusty as he scored just seven points on three of 13 shooting from the field. The Clippers play the Grizzlies, Thunder, Knicks, and Nets next.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Clippers have won each of their last six games at Intuit Dome.
- The Cavaliers have lost each of their last six road games against Clippers teams that held a winning record.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as road favorites following a home loss.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 15 night games.
- The Clippers have lost each of their last six games as underdogs against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Clippers’ last six games as underdogs following a home win has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Cavaliers’ last six games against Western Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
Clippers vs Cavaliers Prediction
The Cavaliers could be shorthanded for this one with Evan Mobley currently listed as day-to-day with a foot injury, while the Clippers are coming into this one with a full squad. The Cavaliers were the hottest team in the league as they were riding a 16-game win streak before they fell back down to Earth on Sunday. But they won’t have time to rest on their laurels as they take on an improving Clippers team coming fresh off a massive win in their last outing. The Clippers are more than capable of pulling off the minor upset at home, but the Cavaliers are kicking off a five-game road trip. I think they get it started with a narrow win and cover in a close one.
