One of the games on tap from tonight’s slate features the Cleveland Cavaliers (46-31) taking on the Los Angeles Lakers (45-33) for a Saturday afternoon game.
The Cavaliers are 4-6 in their last 10 contests, following a 122-101 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Donovan Mitchell led the way with 24 points.
The Lakers are hot, having won eight of their last 10 games. In their recent win against the Wizards, Anthony Davis set the tone with a spectacular 35-point, 18-rebound effort.
Here is a look at which team has the edge from a betting perspective heading into this matchup and why.
Lakers vs. Cavaliers Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Los Angeles Lakers | -5
-115 |
O 228.5
-110 |
-205 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | +5
-115 |
U 228.5
-110 |
+170 |
| ** Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Lakers vs. Cavaliers Game Details
- Fixture: Cleveland Cavaliers @ Los Angeles Lakers
- Date and Time: April 6, 2024 @ 3:30 PM EST
- Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
- TV: SportsNet LA and CW43
Apex Tale of the Tape
|
Los Angeles Lakers |
vs. |
Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 46-31 | Record | 45-33 |
| 112.6 | Points Per Game | 117.9 |
| 48.0 | FG% | 49.8 |
| 36.6 | 3PT% | 37.7 |
| 43.4 | Rebounds Per Game | 43.3 |
| 109.9 | Points Allowed Per Game | 117.5 |
| 46.1 | Defensive FG% | 47.3 |
| 36.9 | Defensive 3PT% | 37.9 |
| 78.6 | Defensive FT% | 79.8 |
| 32.5 | Defensive Rebounds Per Game | 33.3 |
| 2-3 | Last 5 W-L | 4-1 |
| 95.8 | Team Pace | 99.8 |
Key Stats
Los Angeles Lakers
- The Lakers are 5-2 ATS in their last seven outings.
- Los Angeles is 5-1 ATS in their last six contests against Central Division opponents.
- In its last 10 Saturday games, the Lakers are 7-3 against the spread.
- In Los Angeles’ last 14 games, the OVER total has prevailed 10 times.
- The two teams average a combined 230.5 points per contest, which is 2.5 points higher than the projected points total for this matchup.
Cleveland Cavaliers
- The Cavaliers are 1-4 ATS in their last five contests.
- Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last six matchups against the Lakers.
- In their last six road games, the Cavaliers are 1-5 against the spread.
- The total has gone OVER six times in the Cavaliers’ last seven outings.
- The OVER total is 5-2 in Cleveland’s last seven contests against Pacific Division teams.
Injury Report
Los Angeles Lakers
- LeBron James — Questionable (Ankle)
- Christian Wood — OUT Indefinitely (Knee)
- Jarred Vanderbilt — OUT Indefinitely (Foot)
- Jalen Hood-Schifino — OUT For Season (Back)
Cleveland Cavaliers
- Ty Jerome — OUT Indefinitely (Ankle)
- Dean Wade — Questionable (Knee)
- Isaac Okoro — Questionable (Toe)
- Craig Porter Jr. — Questionable (illness)
Game Prediction
The Lakers opened as a consensus five-point favorite (per Pre-Game.com). That line has inched up to 5.5 points for the home team. The Lakers are 14-12 against the spread when favored by 4.5 points or more, while the Cavaliers are 12-7 against the spread when they are installed as an underdog of at least 4.5 points. With that in mind, going with the Cavs to cover is the better option here.
The projected over/under total for this matchup opened at 227.5 points (per OddShark). At the time of this writing, the line has moved up to 228 points (via DraftKings). These two teams are averaging 230.5 points per game this season. This is 12 points higher than the projected points total. Additionally, the over total has been cashed in five times in the Cavaliers’ last seven matchups against Pacific Division teams. That said, go with the “over” total here.
Final Pick
Cleveland Cavaliers +5.5 (-105) and Over 228.5 (-110)
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