The Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers round off their season series on Tuesday. The Cavaliers won the previous meeting 129-99 at home on Jan. 28. Donovan Mitchell scored 25, while Jaylon Tyson had 20. On the other hand, Luka Doncic’s 29-point effort was the only notable performance from the Lakers’ side.
A lot has changed since and it could be a more competitive game on Tuesday than when the teams first met. The Cavaliers are fourth in the East with a 47-28 record, while the Lakers are third in the West with a 49-26 record.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game Details
FanDuel Sports Network Ohio and Spectrum SportsNet will locally televise the Cavaliers vs. Lakers game. NBA League Pass will globally stream the clash online at 10:30 p.m. ET.
Cavaliers vs. Lakers Odds
Moneyline: Cavaliers +105, Lakers -125
Spread: Cavaliers +1.5 (-110), Lakers -1.5 (-110)
Total over/under: Cavaliers o237.5 (-107), Lakers u237.5 (-112)
Cavaliers vs. Lakers Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers have won six of their last seven games. Their competition hasn’t been as strong, but they needed to take care of business nonetheless. The Cavaliers found massive success on the offensive end, posting a 123.4 rating in that span. However, the defense wasn’t always perfect. Cleveland managed a 118.2 rating, the worst among the top half of the league’s best teams.
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers have improved to 15-2 over their last 17 games. They are top-five on offense with a 121.1 rating and top-10 on defense with a 111.1 rating. The Lakers have been solid against playoff-contending teams in that stretch, unlike earlier in the season, when most of their wins came against teams under .500.
The Cavaliers would be a solid test for JJ Redick’s team, given their overwhelming physicality that bothered Los Angeles last time.
Cavaliers vs. Lakers Betting Tips
Luka Doncic is favored to score over 31.5 points.
Donovan Mitchell is favored to make over 2.5 3-pointers.
James Harden is favored to record under 8.5 assists.
Cavaliers vs. Lakers Starting Lineups
Cavaliers
PG – James Harden, SG – Donovan Mitchell, SF – Keon Ellis, PF – Sam Merrill, C – Evan Mobley
Lakers
PG – Luka Doncic, SG – Austin Reaves, SF – Jake LaRavia, PF – LeBron James, C – Deandre Ayton
Cavaliers vs. Lakers Prediction
Oddsmakers marginally favor the Los Angeles Lakers with a 1.5-point spread and -125 moneyline against the Cleveland Cavaliers at +105. Both teams are playing on the second night of a back-to-back.
The Lakers have an advantage with Luka Doncic coming off a one-game rest after missing Monday’s game against the Washington Wizards due to suspension. Los Angeles also has homecourt advantage, while the Cavaliers are travelling from Utah overnight.
