Cleveland Cavaliers (17-16) vs. San Antonio Spurs (23-8)
December 29, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: San Antonio Spurs -3.5; Over/Under: 241.5
(Get latest betting odds)
The Cleveland Cavaliers pay a visit to the San Antonio Spurs at the Frost Bank Center on Monday night. Here’s a Spurs vs Cavaliers Prediction. This article will include a Spurs vs Cavaliers Pick.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been doing it tough lately as they’ve lost five of their last seven games overall. They will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting trounced by the Rockets in a 117-100 road defeat on Saturday. Jaylon Tyson led the team with 23 points and 15 rebounds off the bench, Donovan Mitchell added 16 points with six assists while Sam Merrill chipped in with 13 points. As a team, the Cavaliers shot just 43 percent from the field and 11 of 36 from the 3-point line as they struggled to keep pace with the Rockets from the start. They were never in with a chance after scoring just 17 points in the third quarter to trail by as many as 31 points.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs have been on a tear as they’ve won eight of their last 10 games overall. They are coming into this one looking to bounce back after getting routed by the Jazz in a 127-114 loss on Saturday. Victor Wembenyama led the team with 32 points on 12 of 21 shooting, Keldon Johnson added 27 points with 10 rebounds off the bench while Stephon Castle chipped in with 20 points and seven assists. As a team, the Spurs shot 43 percent from the field and 10 of 44 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 40 points in the first quarter to take the early lead. However, it didn’t last long at all as the Spurs were always fighting an uphill battle after getting outscored by 38-20 in the second quarter. Julian Champagnie had a rough game as he shot just two of 10 from the field for his four points.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The Spurs have won each of their last 11 games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Cavaliers have lost each of their last eight games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Spurs have covered the spread in each of their last seven home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Spurs have lost each of their last 11 games against Eastern Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last six games against the Spurs.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last 10 Monday games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Cavaliers’ last six night games against the Spurs following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Spurs’ last four games as favorites have gone UNDER the total points line.
San Antonio Spurs Player Facts
- Victor Wembanyama ranks 1st amongst qualified players for blocks per game (3.1) this season.
- Keldon Johnson ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for FG% (58.2%) this season.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Dean Wade has recorded 18 games with 1+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
- Sam Merrill has recorded the most field goal attempts without being blocked (154) of any player in the league this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Spurs rank T1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.2).
- The Spurs rank 1st in the league for Q1 win percentage this season (74.2%).
- The Cavaliers rank 2nd in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (43.4).
- The Cavaliers rank 2nd in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (92.7).
Spurs vs Cavaliers Prediction
The Cavaliers are still playing without Larry Nance Jr and Max Strus, while the Spurs are keeping an eye on De’Aaron Fox, who is questionable for this one. The Cavaliers are still a chance to pull off the upset despite their recent form slump, but the Spurs have been one of the hottest teams in the league and they’re almost at full health for this one. The injury cloud hanging over De’Aaron Fox puts a damper on things, but I still think the Spurs have enough firepower to get past the struggling Cavaliers in this spot.
