LA Clippers at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and predictions

Kevin Erickson

Staff Writer

The LA Clippers (30-14) make the 3rd stop on a 7-game road trip Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers (27-16) at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Clippers vs. Cavaliers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; tied 1-1 in 2022-23

The Clippers have 5 consecutive wins and covers, including a 115-96 victory against the Boston Celtics on the road on Saturday. LA has won 6 in a row against Eastern Conference teams, while going 4-2 against the spread (ATS) in those games since Dec. 26.

The Cavaliers posted a 112-100 win on the road against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, avenging a 126-116 loss in the front end of the back-to-back set. Cleveland has won 9 of the past 10 games straight up (SU), while going 8-2 ATS during the impressive span. The Cavs are 4-1 SU in the past 5 against Western Conference teams, too, while covering 3 of those contests.

Clippers at Cavaliers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:09 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Clippers -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Cavaliers +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
Against the spread (ATS): Clippers -2.5 (-105) | Cavaliers +2.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 225.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Clippers at Cavaliers key injuries

Clippers

F Moussa Diabate (hand) out
C Ivica Zubac (calf) out

Cavaliers

G Darius Garland (jaw) out
G Donovan Mitchell (groin) probable
C Evan Mobley (knee) questionable
C Tristan Thompson (suspension) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Clippers at Cavaliers picks and predictions

Prediction

Clippers 123, Cavaliers 116

Moneyline

The CLIPPERS (-140) aren't priced out of line if you'd just like to play the moneyline and avoid laying the little bit of points.

Both of these teams have been hot lately, but LA has impressive wins over the Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder in the past 2 weeks, while outside of the win over the Bucks, the Cavaliers (+110) have mostly picked on the dregs of the league to rack up wins lately.

The Clips have registered 125 or more points in 4 of the past 5 games, and 7 of the previous 9 outings. The offense is hitting on all cylinders, and while the Cavs get a bump with Mobley expected to return from injury, they still don't have enough to drop the visitors.

Against the spread

The CLIPPERS -2.5 (-105) are a solid value laying the little bit of points. LA has covered in 5 in a row, and 11 of the past 14 outings. In addition, the Clips have cashed in 5 of the past 7 road games.

The Cavaliers +2.5 (-115) are on an impressive 6-1 ATS run, while going 4-1 ATS in the past 5 at home. However, Cleveland is just 8-7 ATS in the past 15 games against teams with a winning record. The Cavs are 4-7 ATS in 11 home games against teams with a winning mark, too.

Over/Under

The OVER 225.5 (-115) might be the best play on the board.

The Over has cashed in 2 of the past 3 games for the Cavaliers, racking up 116 points in 4 of the past 5 games, and 7 of the previous 11 outings. Defense has been a big part of Cleveland's success lately, but it has also been picking on a lot of losing teams with offensive issues.

LA is on a 6-3 run to the Over in the past 9 games, while going for 125 or more points in 4 of the past 5 outings, and 7 of the previous 9 contests. Defensively, LA has conceded 114 or more points in 5 of the past 8 games, too.

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