Los Angeles Clippers vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Picks, Odds, Predictions 2/14/21

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Clippers meet Sunday in NBA action at the Staples Center.

The Cleveland Cavaliers need a win to snap a six-game losing streak. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 103.9 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 111.9 points on 48 percent shooting. Collin Sexton is averaging 22.8 points and 2.5 rebounds while Andre Drummond is averaging 17.5 points and 2.6 assists. Darius Garland is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 7.4 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 71.5 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 39.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.

The Los Angeles Clippers look for a win after splitting their last six games. The Los Angeles Clippers are averaging 115.3 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 107.9 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Kawhi Leonard is averaging 26.7 points and 5.9 rebounds while Paul George is averaging 24.4 points and 6.2 rebounds. Serge Ibaka is the third double-digit scorer and Marcus Morris Sr. is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Los Angeles Clippers are shooting 42.2 percent from beyond the arc and 84.8 percent from the free throw line. The Los Angeles Clippers are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.

The Cavaliers are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 road games and 0-9 ATS in their last 9 games overall. The Clippers are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 Sunday games. The over is 4-1-1 in Cavaliers last 6 overall. The over is 6-1 in Clippers last 7 overall. The Cavaliers are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Los Angeles and 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

The Cleveland Cavaliers went from being a sneaky team worth backing in spots to losing their last five games by an average of 21.2 points while allowing 54 percent shooting. The Cavs are also losing on the road this season by an average of 13.1 points. It’s bad, folks. The Los Angeles Clippers are now 15-12 against the spread this season and are seeing the offense improve during this recent stretch. Backing the Cavs isn’t an option. Give me the Clippers.