The Cleveland Cavaliers (2-2) continue their five-game road trip with a stop at Staples Center to take on the Los Angeles Clippers (1-2) Wednesday. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 p.,m. ET. Below, we look at the Cavaliers vs. Clippers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
The Cavaliers have won their last two games to even their record on the season. They have not allowed more than 95 points in either game since allowing 123 or more points in two losses to open the year. Seven players are averaging at least 10 points per game, led by PG Collin Sexton‘s 19.0.
The Clippers picked up their first win Monday when they knocked off the Portland Trail Blazers 116-86. F Paul George is averaging 28.0 points per game so far this season.
Cavaliers at Clippers odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:30 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Cavaliers +300 (bet $100 to win $300) | Clippers -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Cavaliers +7.5 (-102) | Clippers -7.5 (-122)
- Over/Under (O/U): 218.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)
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Cavaliers at Clippers key injuries
Cavaliers
- F Isaac Okoro (hamstring) doubtful
Clippers
- F Serge Ibaka (back) out
- F Kawhi Leonard (knee) out
- F Marcus Morris Sr. (knee) out
Cavaliers at Clippers odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Clippers 108, Cavaliers 103
Money line
PASS on the money line. The Clippers’ first two losses were to playoff-hopeful teams and then they blew the doors off the Trail Blazers. The value just isn’t here.
The Cavs have won two in a row over playoff teams from last season, but they’re still not expected to be a team who plays at that level consistently. They also aren’t worth a money line bet consistently over an expected contender.
Against the spread
While betting the Cavs on the money line is not necessarily the smartest bet yet, consider the spread. They have covered the spread as underdogs each of their last two games, their defense has improved and they are getting balanced scoring. Matching up with George will be a problem, but they will be in the game.
The Clippers are 2-1 ATS this season and 1-1 ATS as a favorite but have not had a spread this large yet.
Take the CAVALIERS +7.5 (-102).
Over/Under
The Cavs’ last two games have had totals under 200. Two of the Clippers’ three games have gone Under the projected total.
Both teams had Over percentages under 50% last season.
Take UNDER 218.5 (-107).
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