The Cleveland Cavaliers (18-45) wrap up a five-game homestand Sunday after a win over the Denver Nuggets in their last game. They host the San Antonio Spurs (26-35), who are wrapping up a three-game road trip. Tip-off is Sunday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Quicken Loans Arena.
We analyze the Spurs-Cavs odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Spurs at Cavs: Key injuries
Spurs
- F LaMarcus Aldridge (shoulder) out
- G Marco Belinelli (illness) out
- C Jakob Poltl (knee) out
- G Lonnie Walker (shin) out
Cavs
- C Andre Drummond (calf) out
- SG Darius Garland (groin) out
- G Dante Exum (ankle) out
- F Kevin Porter (concussion) out
- F Dean Wade (ankle) questionable
Spurs at Cavs: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Spurs 115, Cavs 112
Moneyline (ML)
San Antonio is favored Sunday at -189. They have struggled on the road this season, going 11-21. They are 4-3 when favored at home. Cleveland is 10-25. Cleveland is 9-19 as home underdogs.
San Antonio is without Aldridge, but don’t bet on the Cavs to win. Take the Spurs at -189.
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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The Spurs are favored on the road at -4.5 (-115). San Antonio has struggled on the road straight up, but against the spread they are 15-16. The Cavs are 13-20-2 ATS at home. The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in their last six games and 10 of their last 12 overall.
Take the Cavs to cover the +4.5 (-106).
Over/Under (O/U)
The total is set at 224.5 points. The Spurs and Cavs both have had three of their last four games go Over. Cleveland is 20-15 O/U at home. The Spurs are 19-11-1 O/U on the road. Expect a lot of points and a close game. Take the OVER (-106).
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