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The Cleveland Cavaliers (56-11) and LA Clippers (38-30) meet Tuesday. Tip-off from Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, is set for 10:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Cavaliers vs. Clippers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; split last season 1-1
The Cavaliers are coming off a 108-103 loss as 10-point home favorites vs. the Orlando Magic Sunday as the Under (221.5) hit. Cleveland went 0-for-5 from the field in the final minute, including 3 missed 3’s by G Donovan Mitchell, en route to its first loss since Feb. 4, snapping a 16-game winning streak.
The Clippers beat the visiting Charlotte Hornets 123-88 Sunday, covering as 13.5-point favorites with the Under (224.5) cashing. G James Harden had 31 points and 10 rebounds for the Clippers, who have won and covered 3 straight.
Cleveland went 2-0 against the spread (ATS) vs. LA last season with the Over/Under (O/U) going 1-1. In their last meeting (April 7), the Cavaliers covered as 4-point road underdogs in a 120-118 Clippers win as the Over (217) hit. Former Clippers F Paul George, now with Philadelphia, had a team-high 39 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists as LA erased a 26-point second-half deficit. Cavaliers G Darius Garland led the visitors with 28 points and 5 steals.
Cavaliers at Clippers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:39 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Clippers +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
- Against the spread: Cavaliers -3.5 (-110) | Clippers +3.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: 230.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Cavaliers at Clippers key injuries
Cavaliers
- F Evan Mobley (foot) questionable
Clippers
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Cavaliers at Clippers picks and predictions
Prediction
Cavaliers 115, Clippers 105
Moneyline
Cleveland (-165) is 7-3 straight up after a loss. It will likely win, but with such a short spread, I’ll lay the points for a higher payout.
PASS. Bet the spread and/or total instead.
Against the spread
The Cavaliers have gone 18-9 ATS as away favorites, according to TeamRankings.com, and have covered their last 2 road games, both as favorites of 2 or more points.
The Clippers have won and covered 3 straight, but they were beating up on sub-.500 teams (Atlanta, Charlotte, and Miami).
The last time the Cavaliers played LA, they blew a 26-point third-quarter lead. Moreover, they’re coming off a loss to the Magic after winning 16 straight. I wouldn’t question Cleveland’s motivation to win by margin Tuesday.
BET CAVALIERS -3.5 (-110).
Over/Under
Cleveland has gone 0-2 O/U in its last 2 games following a loss.
The Cavaliers played well defensively against Orlando Sunday, allowing just 103 points, and it’s reasonable to expect them to ramp up their defensive intensity coming off a loss.
The Clippers have also played well on the defensive end, allowing 98 points or fewer in back-to-back games while going 2-0 to the Under.
BET UNDER 230.5 (-110).
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