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Philadelphia 76ers at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Philadelphia 76ers at Cleveland Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Philadelphia 76ers (9-16) and Cleveland Cavaliers (24-4) meet Saturday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the 76ers vs. Cavaliers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Cavaliers lead 1-0

The Sixers picked up a 108-98 win against the Charlotte Hornets Saturday in matinee action, but Philadelphia failed to cover as a 13-point favorite while the Under (212.5) cashed. The Sixers are still 6-2 against the spread (ATS) in the past 8 outings. The Under is 4-1-1 across the previous 6 outings.

The Cavaliers roughed up the In-Season Tournament champion Milwaukee Bucks 124-101 as 8.5-point favorites Saturday while the Over (221) cashed. The Cavs are 6-2 ATS in the past 8 games and 11-4 ATS across the previous 15 outings.

For Cleveland, the Over has cashed in 5 of the past 6 outings, with the Cavaliers going for 113 or more points in 8 straight contests in December.

In their last meeting Nov. 13, Philadelphia covered as an 11-point home underdog in a 114-106 loss as the Over (218.5) cashed.

76ers at Cavaliers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 11:35 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): 76ers +400 (bet $100 to win $400) | Cavaliers -550 (bet $550 to win $100)
Against the spread: 76ers +10.5 (-105) | Cavaliers -10.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 221.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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76ers at Cavaliers key injuries

76ers

(Not yet submitted — below was for Friday’s game)

F Caleb Martin (shoulder) out
G Jared McCain (knee) out

Cavaliers

(Not yet submitted — below was for Friday’s game)

G Isaac Okoro (shoulder) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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76ers at Cavaliers picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 119, 76ers 107

Moneyline

The Cavaliers (-550) will set you back 5½ times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk and not enough reward. You cannot bet such a heavy favorite, either straight up or as part of a multi-leg parlay. Over the long haul it’s a poor betting strategy.

PASS.

Against the spread

CAVALIERS -10.5 (-115) is worth playing lightly, although there is obviously risk since they’re playing on no rest. Of course, the 76ers +10.5 (-105) are in the same boat. Still, Cleveland has been hot as a whole, going 6-2 ATS in the past 8 games and 11-4 ATS across the previous 15 contests.

Cleveland has managed a 3-2 ATS mark in 5 games when playing on no rest this season, while Philadelphia is 2-0 ATS in such situations.

Over/Under

OVER 221.5 (-105) is the lean, but again, go with a half-unit play at most.

The Over has cashed in 5 of the past 6 games for the Cavaliers, while going 10-5 in the past 15 outings on their home floor.

For the 76ers, the Under is 4-1-1 in the past 6 games. However, the total went high in the first meeting with the Cavs back on Nov. 13.

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Milwaukee Bucks at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Milwaukee Bucks at Cleveland Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Milwaukee Bucks (15-11) and Cleveland Cavaliers (23-4) meet Friday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Bucks vs. Cavaliers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Cavaliers lead 2-0 with road team covering in both meetings

The Bucks are coming off a 97-81 win as a 5-point underdog in the NBA In-Season Tournament championship game as the Under (215.5) cashed. Milwaukee has won 4 in a row, but it is just 5-5 against the spread (ATS) in the past 10 games, while the Under has hit in 4 of the previous 6 outings.

The Cavaliers spanked the Brooklyn Nets 130-101 last time out on Monday as a 10-point favorite as the Over (215.5) cashed. Cleveland is 6-1 SU in the past 7 games, while going 5-2 ATS. The Over has cashed in 4 of the past 5 outings.

Cleveland won 116-114 at home on Nov. 4, while Milwaukee cashed as an 8.5-point underdog as the Over (228.5) hit. The Cavs won 114-113 on Nov. 2 in Milwaukee as 2-point favorite as the Under (230.5) cashed.

Bucks at Cavaliers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 5:21 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bucks +300 (bet $100 to win $300) | Cavaliers -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
Against the spread: Bucks +8.5 (-105) | Cavaliers -8.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bucks at Cavaliers key injuries

Bucks

F Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) probable
G Damian Lillard (calf) out
F Khris Middleton (illness) probable

Cavaliers

G Isaac Okoro (shoulder) out
F Max Strus (ankle) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Bucks at Cavaliers picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 113, Bucks 108

Moneyline

The Cavaliers (-400) cannot be trusted laying 4 times your potential return. There’s no value playing Cleveland straight up, or even as part of a multi-leg or cross-sport parlay.

PASS.

Against the spread

BACK BUCKS +8.5 (-105) catching more than 4 buckets. Milwaukee steams into Cleveland on a heater after wining the NBA Cup in Vegas against the Oklahoma City Thunder last time out.

As long as Antetokounmpo and/or Middleton aren’t rested for some reason, then Milwaukee should be able to keep this game within single digits. The road team is 2-0 ATS in the first 2 meetings this season.

Over/Under

UNDER 223.5 (-110) is worth a look in this battle on the shores of Lake Erie.

The Under cashed in the final 2 Cup games for Milwaukee, while going 4-2 in the past 6 outings.

For Cleveland, the Over is 4-1 in the past 5 games, but the total has ended up going low in 3 of the past 4 games on its home floor. The Under is also 5-2 in the past 7 meetings between these Central Division rivals, too.

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Cleveland Cavaliers at Brooklyn Nets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Cleveland Cavaliers at Brooklyn Nets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers (22-4) face the Brooklyn Nets (10-15) Monday. Tip-off from Barclays Center is set for 6:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Cavaliers vs. Nets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Cleveland leads 1-0

Cleveland beat the visiting Washington Wizards 115-105 Friday as a 16.5-point favorite. The Cavs shot the ball poorly vs. Washington, but their 18-11 win in the turnover battle and 50-44 advantage on the glass helped the better team win straight up. Cleveland has allowed 105 or fewer points in 3 of its last 4 wins.

Brooklyn was routed 135-119 at the Memphis Grizzlies Friday, failing to cover as a 10-point underdog. Brooklyn’s defense struggled against Memphis, allowing the Grizzlies to shoot 52.5% from the field and 47.2% from deep. The Nets have lost 5 of their last 6 games.

Cavaliers at Nets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list NBA odds. Lines last updated at 1:20 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers -450 (bet $450 to win $100) | Nets +350 (bet $100 to win $350)
Against the spread (ATS): Cavaliers -9.5 (-110) | Nets +9.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 218.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Cavaliers at Nets key injuries

Cavaliers

F Evan Mobley (ankle) probable
F Max Strus (ankle) out

Nets

F Bojan Bogdanovic (foot) out
G De’Anthony Melton (trade pending) out
G Cam Thomas (hamstring) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Cavaliers at Nets picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 119, Nets 114

Moneyline

PASS.

The Cavaliers are the much better team and will pick up the win here as -450 favorites, but the price is too high. Pass here, and bet the spread and/or O/U instead.

Against the spread

BET NETS +9.5 (-110).

Brooklyn has covered the spread in 2 of its last 3 games and is 15-9-1 ATS this season. The Nets have also covered the last 2 meetings and are 2-1 ATS in the last 3 in Brooklyn.

Be aware that the Cavs are 18-8 ATS this season and Brooklyn is struggling at the moment.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 218.5 (-115).

The Over has hit in back-to-back games for Brooklyn and is 13-12 for the Nets this season. For Cleveland, the Over is 3-1 in its last 4 games and 16-10 on the season. The Over is also 3-1 in the last 4 meetings in Brooklyn.

This is a lean because the Under is 3-1 in the last 4 meetings overall.

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Washington Wizards at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Washington Wizards at Cleveland Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Washington Wizards (3-19) face the Cleveland Cavaliers (21-4) on Friday. Tip from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Wizards vs. Cavaliers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Cavaliers lead 2-0 with 135-116 road win on Oct. 26 and a 118-87 home win on Dec. 3

Washington has dropped 17 of its last 18 after losing 140-112 against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday and failing to cover as a 10-point home underdog. C Jonas Valanciunas and F Marvin Bagley III each scored 20 points while Valanciunas added 14 rebounds for a double-double.

Cleveland had a 4-game winning streak snapped on Sunday with a 122-113 loss against the Miami Heat while failing to cover as a 2.5-point road favorite. G Darius Garland scored a team-high 23 points while the Cavaliers shot 47.7% from the field.

Wizards at Cavaliers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 10:26 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Wizards +950 (bet $100 to win $950) | Cavaliers -2000 (bet $2000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Wizards +17.5 (-115) | Cavaliers -17.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Wizards at Cavaliers key injuries

Wizards

F Saddiq Bey (knee) out
G Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) out
F Kyshawn George (ankle) out
F Corey Kispert (ankle) out
F Kyle Kuzma (rib) out)

Cavaliers

F Evan Mobley (ankle) questionable
F Isaac Okoro (knee) probable
G Max Strus (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Wizards at Cavaliers picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 131, Wizards 105

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on the Cavs (-2000) to win on Friday.

Against the spread

LEAN CAVALIERS -17.5 (-105).

In their previous 2 matchups this season, the Cavs have won by an average of 25 points per game including a 31-point victory just 10 days ago. Cleveland is 18-7 ATS and has covered in 4 of its last 5 games including twice as a favorite of at least 13.5 points.

Washington is a measly 6-15-1 ATS and has failed to cover in 6 of its last 8 games, losing each of its last 3 games by 28-plus points.

Over/Under

BET OVER 232.5 (-110).

The Wizards have hit the Over in 3 straight games while allowing 121 points or more in 4 of their last 6 games. They have scored 112 points or more in 3 of their last 5 outings.

Cleveland has hit the Over in 16 of its 25 games this season including each of its last 3. It has scored 115-plus points in 10 of its last 12 games while allowing 114 points or more in 2 of its last 3 outings.

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Cleveland Cavaliers at Miami Heat odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Cleveland Cavaliers at Miami Heat odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers (21-3) and Miami Heat (11-10) meet Sunday at Kaseya Center in Miami. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Cavaliers vs. Heat odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Heat won 3-1 in 2023-24

The Cavaliers picked up a 116-102 win over the Hornets Saturday afternoon in Charlotte, narrowly covering as a 13.5-point favorite at most shops as the Over (217.5) cashed. Cavs F Evan Mobley posted a career-high 41 points, hitting 16-of-23 from the field, including 6-of-8 from downtown, while adding 10 rebounds, 3 assists and a blocked shot.

Cleveland has scored at least 115 points in winning 4 in a row since losing a home-and-home with the Atlanta Hawks.

The Heat topped the Phoenix Suns 121-111 Saturday as a 5.5-point favorite as the Over (224) cashed, Miami’s second straight win and cover. In fact, the Heat have won 3 in a row at home, while going 5-1 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) in the previous 6 contests. The Over is 4-1 in the past 5 home outings, too.

Miami won 3 of 4 meetings last season, and the Over cashed in each of the games it won. Cleveland’s only win in the series came in South Florida on Dec. 8, 2023, winning 111-99 as a 1.5-point favorite as the Under (223) hit.

Cavaliers at Heat odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 6:31 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Heat +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
Against the spread: Cavaliers -3.5 (-105) | Heat +3.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Cavaliers at Heat key injuries

Cavaliers

(not yet submitted – below was for Saturday’s game)

G Isaac Okoro (knee) questionable
G Craig Porter Jr. (illness) questionable
F Max Strus (ankle) out

Heat

(not yet submitted – below was for Friday’s game)

G Pelle Larsson (ankle) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Cavaliers at Heat picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 116, Heat 111

Moneyline

Backing the Cavaliers (-155) is OK if you’re a very conservative bettor concerned about laying the points on a team playing a second straight game on the road in 2 days.

However, Cleveland is 4-0 SU and 3-1 ATS in 4 games this season when playing on no rest.

While the Heat (+135) have been better at home lately, they’re a single game under .500, and as such, they’re a bit more erratic.

Against the spread

The CAVALIERS -3.5 (-105) are worth playing lightly, as they have covered 3 of the past 4 outings when playing the second end of a back-to-back.

While the Heat +3.5 (-115) are 5-1 ATS in the past 6 home games, they’re just 3-4 ATS in the past 7 games since Nov. 26.

Cleveland has been a much better team on the whole, and despite Miami having its way with the Cavs last season, bet the road side.

Over/Under

OVER 223.5 (-115) is worth a look in this twilight battle Sunday.

The Over has cashed in 4 of the past 5 games for the Heat, including 3 in a row at home. The Over is also 4-1 in the past 5 for the Heat at Kaseya Center.

The Cavs have cashed high in each of the past 2 outings, while going 8-4 across the past 12 contests.

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Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers (20-3) and the Charlotte Hornets (6-16) meet Saturday at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Cavaliers vs. Hornets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Cavaliers lead 1-0; Cleveland won 128-114 as a 10-point home favorite Nov. 17 while the Over (226.5) hit

The Cavaliers suffered a stunning pair of losses in a home-and-home with the Atlanta Hawks Nov. 27-29, including an NBA Cup game. They have recovered with 3 straight wins and covers, including against the Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets. The Under is 3-1 in the past 4 games.

The Hornets enter on a 7-game skid, with Charlotte’s last win coming on Nov. 21 at home in overtime against the Detroit Pistons. While Charlotte hasn’t won a lot lately, it is a respectable 6-3 against the spread (ATS) in the past 9 games. As a double-digit underdog, the Hornets are 2-4 ATS this season, including the first meeting with the Cavs in mid-November.

Cavaliers at Hornets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 9:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers -750 (bet $750 to win $100) | Hornets +525 (bet $100 to win $525)
Against the spread: Cavaliers -13.5 (-105) | Hornets +13.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Cavaliers at Hornets key injuries

Cavaliers

G Isaac Okoro (knee) questionable
F Max Strus (ankle) out

Hornets

G LaMelo Ball (calf) out
F Miles Bridges (knee) out
G Tre Mann (back) out
C Nick Richards (ankle) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Cavaliers at Hornets picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 123, Hornets 99

Moneyline

The Cavaliers (-750) are actually not favored by as much as you might imagine for this road game. However, Cleveland is in relatively decent shape, in terms of health, while the Hornets (+525) are in awful shape.

Still, you can’t risk 7 times your potential return. That’s way too much for a standalone bet, or even as part of a multi-leg play.

PASS.

Against the spread

Play CAVALIERS -13.5 (-105) in this trip down south to Charlotte.

The Hornets +13.5 (-115) have actually been a thorn in the side of the Cavs in recent seasons, surprisingly winning 3 of the past 5 meetings outright. However, Cleveland pounded Charlotte by 14 points in the first meeting this season, and the Cavs just look different this year.

Plus, the Hornets are banged up, and missing 3 of their top 4 scorers for this game, and potentially 4 of the top 5 if Richards cannot shake off his ankle ailment to play.

Over/Under

OVER 217.5 (-115) is the lean, although it is hard to figure where Charlotte will get its scoring with so many players on the shelf.

Still, the Cavaliers sport the No. 1 offense in the NBA with 122.0 PPG, and it is also No. 1 in the league with a 50.9% field-goal percentage, and 40.5% from behind the 3-point line. It should be able to hammer the shorthanded Hornets as long as nobody is given an unexpected rest.

The Hornets lost 125-101 last time out at New York, and you can expect a similar lopsided game in this one.

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Denver Nuggets at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Denver Nuggets at Cleveland Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Denver Nuggets (11-8) visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (19-3) on Thursday. Tip from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Nuggets vs. Cavaliers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; tied 1-1 last season

Denver has won 2 of its last 3 games after taking down the Golden State Warriors 119-115 on Tuesday, but failing to cover as a 5-point home favorite. C Nikola Jokic scored a game-high 38 points with 10 rebounds as all 5 Nuggets starters scored in double figures.

Cleveland has won back-to-back games after destroying the Washington Wizards 118-87 on Tuesday and covering as a 16-point home favorite. F Evan Mobley and G Donovan Mitchell each scored 19 points while Mobley added 10 rebounds for a double-double.

Nuggets at Cavaliers odds

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Moneyline (ML): Nuggets +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Cavaliers -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets +4.5 (-110) | Cavaliers -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Nuggets at Cavaliers key injuries

Nuggets

F Vlatko Cancar (knee) out
F Aaron Gordon (calf) probable
C DaRon Holmes II (achilles) out

Cavaliers

G Ty Jerome (illness) questionable
G Max Strus (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Nuggets at Cavaliers picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 117, Nuggets 109

Moneyline

PASS.

There is minimal value on the Cavaliers (-185) to win on Thursday.

Against the spread

BET CAVALIERS -4.5 (-110).

Cleveland is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games and is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 home games. Jokic will present the most issues for the Cavs, however, Mobley is equipped to slow him down enough to give the Cavs a solid home win.

Denver is just 3-6-1 ATS in its last 10 and has failed to cover the spread in 3 of its last 4 games.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 234.5 (-110).

This total is too high to be comfortable betting the Over.

Cleveland has hit the Under in each of its last 3 games and 4 of its last 5. It has allowed 111 or fewer points in 4 of its last 6 contests while scoring 115 or fewer points in 2 of its last 3 games.

Denver has hit the Under in 3 of its last 5 outings while allowing 115 or fewer points in 2 of its last 3 games.

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Washington Wizards at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Washington Wizards at Cleveland Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Washington Wizards (2-16) and Cleveland Cavaliers (18-3) meet at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in an In-Season Tournament game Tuesday. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Kings vs. Trail Blazers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Cavaliers lead 1-0; Cleveland won 135-116 at Capital One Arena as a 9.5-point favorite as the Over (227) cashed

The Wizards are coming off a 124-114 loss at the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, but Washington cashed as a 14.5-point underdog as the Over (229) hit. That halted a 4-0 run to the Under, while Washington is still just 3-10-1 against the spread (ATS) in the past 14 games.

The Cavaliers were stunned in a home-and-home with the Atlanta Hawks over the weekend, but they bounced back with a stunning 115-111 comeback against the Boston Celtics on Sunday to cash as a 1.5-point favorite as the Under (228.5) cashed.

Wizards at Cavaliers odds

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Moneyline (ML): Wizards +875 (bet $100 to win $875) | Cavaliers -1600 (bet $1,600 to win $100)
Against the spread: Wizards +16.5 (-115) | Cavaliers -16.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Wizards at Cavaliers key injuries

Wizards

F Saddiq Bey (knee) out
F Kyle Kuzma (rib) out
F Tristan Vukcevic (knee) out

Cavaliers

G Ty Jerome (illness) questionable
F Max Strus (ankle) out
F Dean Wade (ankle) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Wizards at Cavaliers picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 127, Wizards 109

Moneyline

The Cavaliers (-1600) lost their mojo a little bit, with the back-to-back losses to the Hawks. However, Cleveland bounced back and scored a big win over Boston.

Still, while the Cavs have some swagger again, you can’t risk 16 times your potential return. That’s way too much risk and not enough reward.

PASS.

Against the spread

Play CAVALIERS -16.5 (-105) lightly in this NBA Cup battle in The Land.

The Cavs are 5-1 against the spread (ATS) in the past 6 games at home, and they covered on the road in the first game against the Wizards +16.5 (-115) in late October.

Washington has been a disaster against the number, and it is 2-6-1 ATS this season as a double-digit underdog.

Over/Under

OVER 234.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

The Over cashed for Washington last time out, but the Under is 4-1 in the past 5 games. Still, the Over did hit in the first meeting between these teams with 251 combined points on a total of just 227.

For the Cavs, the Under is 3-1 in the past 4 games, too, but thge Over is 6-3 in the past 9 outings since Nov. 13.

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Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers (17-3) welcome the Boston Celtics (16-3) to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Sunday for a clash of the top 2 teams in the Eastern Conference. Tip is set for 6 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Celtics vs. Cavaliers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Celtics lead 1-0, ending the Cavaliers 15-game win streak to open the season 120-117 in Boston on Nov. 19

The Celtics have rattled off 7 straight wins and are coming off a 138-129 road victory over the Chicago Bulls Friday, closing as a 12-point favorite. While they have won often, they haven’t covered and are just 8-11 against the spread (ATS) and 2-5 ATS in their recent win streak. Boston is led by F Jayson Tatum, who is averaging 28.7 points per game.

The Cavaliers, who were the hottest team in the NBA to start the season, have lost back-to-back games to the Atlanta Hawks, the last a 117-101 defeat on the road Friday as a 5.5-point favorite. G Darius Garland led the Cavs with 29 points. Cleveland has covered in 5 of its last 7 games and is 14-6 ATS on the season.

Celtics at Cavaliers odds

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Moneyline (ML): Celtics -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Cavaliers +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Celtics -1.5 (-105) | Cavaliers +1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Celtics at Cavaliers key injuries

Celtics

G Jrue Holiday (adductor) questionable
C Al Horford (toe) questionable
C Kristaps Porzingis (tibialis tendon) questionable
G Derrick White (foot) questionable

Cavaliers

G Max Strus (ankle) out

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Celtics at Cavaliers picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 119, Celtics 115

Moneyline

BET CAVALIERS (+100).

The Cavaliers have lost only once in 11 games at home this season and have wins over the Golden State Warriors, Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, and Milwaukee Bucks at home. Cleveland has covered in 4 of its last 5 home games, and with a spread this small, that strength at home helps.

The Celtics have consistently won this season and handed the Cavaliers their first loss of the season. However, they won by just one score despite shooting 54% from 3 and should regress in their efficiency Sunday. Boston has also failed to cover in 2 straight. The Celtics are also banged up with many key frontcourt players questionable.

Considering those trends, back CAVALIERS (+100).

Against the spread

PASS.

With a slim spread, the better value is for the home side to win outright is this one. Play that instead of getting slightly worse odds on the spread.

Over/Under

BET OVER 232.5 (-110).

If there’s one thing both teams can both do, it is score points. The Celtics are 10-8-1 O/U on the season and are 6-2 O/U in their last 8 games. Boston has scored at least 126 points in 2 straight games.

The Cavaliers have scored at least 122 points 3 times in the last 4 games and at least 117 points in 6 of their last 7. They are 13-7 O/U on the season. Put it all together and back OVER 232.5 (-110).

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Cleveland Cavaliers at Atlanta Hawks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Cleveland Cavaliers at Atlanta Hawks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers (17-2) and Atlanta Hawks (8-11) meet at State Farm Arena in an In-Season Tournament game Friday. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Cavaliers vs. Hawks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Hawks lead 1-0 after 135-124 victory in Cleveland on Wednesday as a 9-point underdog as the Over (242.5) cashed

The Cavaliers haven’t lost consecutive games at any point this season. The Wedneaday loss halted a 5-game cover streak. The Over has cashed at a 7-1 rate in the previous 8 contests.

The Hawks snapped a 3-game losing streak with the shocking win in Cleveland prior to Thanksgiving. It was their first cover after an 0-3 against the spread (ATS) skid, while the Over has connected in 3 straight outings.

Atlanta has won 2 straight meetings with Cleveland, including a 112-101 victory March 6 in the most recent meeting at State Farm Arena. The Hawks are also 6-4 SU in the past 10 meetings, while the teams are 5-5 ATS in the 10-game span. The Under is 4-2 in the past 6 games, and 6-3 across the previous 9 contests.

Cavaliers at Hawks odds

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Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Hawks +190 (bet $100 to win $190)
Against the spread: Cavaliers -5.5 (-115) | Hawks +5.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 245.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Cavaliers at Hawks key injuries

Cavaliers

G Caris LeVert (knee) questionable
F Max Strus (ankle) out
F Dean Wade (ankle) out

Hawks

G Trae Young (Achilles) probable
C Cody Zeller (personal) out

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Cavaliers at Hawks picks and predictions

Prediction

Cavaliers 126, Hawks 117

Moneyline

The Cavaliers (-250) will cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s a little too much risk for not enough reward.

We just saw why backing such a heavy favorite is such a bad idea on Wednesday, when Cleveland lost outright at home as a giant favorite over the Hawks (+190).

PASS.

Against the spread

Play CAVALIERS -5.5 (-115) in this rematch in an NBA Cup battle. The Hawks +5.5 (-105) have been a major thorn in the side of Cleveland, but they can’t win in back-to-back games, right?

Atlanta is 1-3 SU/ATS in the past 4 games despite the upset win over the Cavaliers on Wednesday in Cleveland.

Over/Under

UNDER 245.5 (-115) is the play in Friday’s rematch.

There is no way to justify betting an Over total so high. Yes, we saw 259 combined points in the front end of the home-and-home set.

However, Atlanta has allowed 120 or more points in 4 consecutive outings, while going for at least 119 points. This definitely won’t being a defensive slog, but 246 or more is quite a lot.

For Cleveland, the Over is on a 6-1 run in the past 7 games, going for at least 114 points in 8 consecutive outings. However, the defense has allowed 108 or fewer points in 3 of the past 7 outings.

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