The Cleveland Cavaliers (17-27) play the second of four-straight road games Friday night in Los Angeles to take on the Los Angeles Lakers (28-17). Tipoff is at 10:30 p.m. ET at the Staples Center. Below, we analyze the Cavaliers-Lakers odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.
Cavaliers at Lakers: Odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 4:20 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Cavaliers +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Lakers -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Cavaliers +3.5 (-110) | Lakers -3.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: 207.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Cavaliers at Lakers: Key injuries
Cavaliers
- F Kevin Love (calf) out
- G Matthew Dellavedova (abdomen)
- G Collin Sexton (hamstring) game-time decision, questionable
- C Andre Drummond (pending buyout) out
Lakers
- PF Anthony Davis (calf) out
- SF Jared Dudley (knee) out
- SF LeBron James (ankle) out
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Cavaliers at Lakers: Odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Cavaliers 105, Lakers 100
Money line (ML)
The Lakers have lost four in a row and are really struggling without either of their two stars, LeBron and Davis. Cleveland is only 6-15 this season on the road, but picked up a 103-94 road win over the Chicago Bulls Wednesday. Take the CAVALIERS +135.
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Against the spread (ATS)
The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in any of their last four losses. The Cavs have one of the lowest cover percentages in the league at 40.9% and the lowest on the road at 28.6%, but even they can beat an unimpressive Lakers team with both James and Davis out. They are 3-2 ATS in their last five games. Take the CAVALIERS +3.5 (-110).
Over/Under (O/U)
The Lakers already have the lowest Over percentage in the league at 35.6% and the Cavs aren’t much better at 44.2%. Four of the last five for the Lakers have gone Under the total and they have scored 101 or fewer in three of their last four. Four of Cleveland’s last five road games have gone Under. Take UNDER 207.5 POINTS (-110).
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Also see:
- Cavaliers at Lakers: Lineups, injury reports – LeBronWire
- LeBron James recovery expected to be 4-6 weeks – LeBronWire
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