Cavs vs. Trailblazers Prediction & Odds
The Cavs are taking on a struggling Trail Blazers team at 10:00 p.m. ET on Thursday night but Cleveland has also struggled to cover in Portland. Are the Trail Blazers a live dog tonight?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
527 Cleveland Cavs (-3) at 528 Portland Trail Blazers (+3); o/u 222
10:00 p.m. ET, Thursday, January 12, 2023
Moda Center, Portland, OR
Cavs vs. Trail Blazers Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 53% of public bettors are currently backing the Trail Blazers when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Cleveland Cavs DFS Spin
Donovan Mitchell dominated in his return to Utah on Tuesday as he put up 46 points (14-for-27 FGs), five rebounds, six assists, three steals and seven 3-pointers in a 116-114 loss. Mitchell’s years of playing in Utah ended up paying dividends for him in this game. Unfortunately, the rest of the team forgot to show up offensively. Even so, Don did more than enough for the Cavs to stay in the game until Jordan Clarkson’s late heroics. He has been incredible all season long, but he likely had this game marked on his calendar for a long time. Unfortunately, Cleveland went cold late, and their only bucket over the final 3:13 was a buzzer-beating three from Don when the game was already out of reach. Still, it was just another day in paradise for managers that drafted Mitchell.
Portland Trail Blazers DFS Spin
Damian Lillard (left ankle sprain) is listed as questionable for Thursday’s matchup with Cleveland. Dame has played big minutes lately, so if he can’t play, it’ll likely open up extra opportunities for Gary Payton II, Shaedon Sharpe and Keon Johnson. Whenever Dame can’t suit up, Anfernee Simons seems to have a big night, so he should be a great DFS option if Lillard is out.
Cavs vs. Trail Blazers NBA Betting Trends
Under is 9-2 in the last 11 meetings in Portland
Over is 8-3 in Cavaliers last 11 overall
Under is 4-0 in Trail Blazers last 4 overall
Under is 7-1 in Trail Blazers last 8 games following a straight up loss
Cavs vs. Trail Blazers NBA Prediction:
The Cavs are just 1-7 against the spread in their last eight games in Portland, OR and are 2-6-1 against the number in their last nine games overall. Cleveland is also winless at the betting window in its last seven games on Thursday, is 7-18-2 against the number in its last 27 road games and is 19-43-5 against the spread in its last 67 games following an ATS loss. On the other side, the Trail Blazers are 5-2 against the spread in their last seven home games versus a team with a losing road record.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: CLEVELAND CAVS -3