The LA Clippers (5-11) and Cleveland Cavaliers (11-6) meet Sunday at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Tip is set for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Clippers vs. Cavaliers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 season series: Tied 1-1
The Clippers downed the Charlotte Hornets 131-116 Saturday, covering as a 1.5-point road underdog as the Over (227) cashed. G James Harden went ballistic, scoring 55 points on 17-for-26 shooting. Los Angeles snapped a string of 3 straight losses, but still has gone 3-1 against the spread (ATS) in its last 4 games. It is 5-11 ATS on the season.
The Cavaliers beat the Indiana Pacers 120-109 Friday, but failed to cover as a 14-point home favorite as the Under (242) hit. G Donovan Mitchell led the way with 32 points on 11-for-22 shooting. After a 3-3 start to the season, Cleveland has ripped off 8 wins in its last 11 performances. It is 5-12 ATS on the season.
Clippers at Cavaliers odds
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Moneyline (ML): Clippers +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Cavaliers -400 (bet $400 to win $100)Against the spread (ATS): Clippers +9.5 (-115) | Cavaliers -9.5 (-105)Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)Clippers at Cavaliers key injuries
Clippers
(Not yet submitted — below was for Saturday’s game)
G Bradley Beal (hip) outF Kawhi Leonard (ankle) out
Cavaliers
C Jarrett Allen (finger) outG Lonzo Ball (knee) outG Max Strus (foot) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Clippers at Cavaliers picks and predictionsPrediction
Cavaliers 121, Clippers 111
PASS.
Avoid this play. The Cavaliers (-400) should come out on top, but are far too pricey to consider.
BET CAVALIERS -9.5 (-105).
The Clippers are led by Harden, who has scored 28 points or more in 5 straight games, all on the road. This is the team’s sixth straight road game and the second night of a back-to-back. Tired legs may get the best of them against a rested Cavaliers side. The Clippers have scored 108 points or fewer in 2 of their last 3 games.
The Cavaliers, who have a well-coached and well-organized defense, have given up just 109 points or fewer in 3 of their last 4 contests, while scoring at least 113 points in 9 of their last 11 performances. Take the fresher side and back CAVALIERS -9.5 (-105).
BET OVER 229.5 (-115).
Both teams have lethal scoring weapons, and each has shown they can score with ease. The Cavaliers are 6-4 O/U in their last 10 games, scoring at least 120 in 6 of those.
The Clippers are 5-1 O/U in their last 6 contests. Without Leonard, their defense has struggled, giving up at least 116 points in 5 of their last 6 performances. Take OVER 229.5 (-115).
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