The Los Angeles Clippers play host to the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Intuit Dome on Wednesday 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 a tear as they’ve won eight of their last 10 games overall and they will be eager to stay hot after blowing past the Trail Blazers in a 130-111 road win on Sunday. Jarrett Allen led the team with 40 points, 17 rebounds, five assists and four blocks, Sam Merrill added 22 points on seven of nine shooting, Jaylon Tyson tallied 18 points with six assists while Donovan Mitchell chipped in with 14 points and nine assists. As a team, the Cavaliers shot a healthy 55 percent from the field and 16 of 34 from the 3-point line as they kept the Trail Blazers in check in the first half to take the lead into halftime. Before they exploded for 41 points in the third quarter to push the margin out to 24 points.
Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers have been on fire as they’ve won 17 of their last 22 games overall, but they will be hoping to bounce back in this one after getting routed by the 76ers in a 128-113 loss on Monday. Kawhi Leonard led the team with 29 points and six assists on 12 of 21 shooting, Jordan Miller added 21 points on nine of 10 shooting off the bench, while Kobe Sanders chipped in with 17 points on seven of 10 shooting. As a team, the Clippers shot a sizzling 59 percent from the field and nine of 26 from the 3-point line, but they got off to a sloppy start. They were always fighting an uphill battle after getting outscored by 38-19 in the first quarter to trail by as many as 23 points.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The home team has won each of the last eight games between the Cavaliers and Clippers.
- The Cavaliers have lost each of their last four games as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last nine games against the Cavaliers following a loss.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games when playing with a rest advantage.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won eight of their last nine night games.
- The Clippers have lost each of their last four games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Cavaliers.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Clippers’ last five games at Intuit Dome.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Cavaliers.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Cavaliers’ last five road games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Clippers’ last four games as underdogs have gone OVER the total points line.
Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts
- Ivica Zubac ranks 1st amongst qualified players for second chance points per game (4.1) this season.
- Kawhi Leonard ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.1) this season.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Donovan Mitchell ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.7) this season.
- Dean Wade ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (5.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Clippers rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (23.6).
- The Clippers rank 1st in the league for free throw percentage this season (83.4%).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for Q4 points per game this season (30.3).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for H2 points per game this season (61.4).
Clippers vs Cavaliers Prediction
The Cavaliers are still missing Evan Mobley and Max Strus and they traded away James Harden, while the Clippers are still missing Bradley Beal and they traded away Darius Garland. Harden’s first game for his new team just happens to be against the team that traded him, but Harden is listed as a game time decision so he may sit this one out. Both teams are coming into this meeting with plenty of winning momentum so we should be in for a close contest. I get why the Cavaliers are slight favorites in this one, but I still prefer a play on the more consistent Clippers who should get the job done if Kawhi Leonard has another big game.