Lakers vs. Cavs Prediction
A pair of teams playing well over the last 10 games will square off in Cleveland on Tuesday night when the Cavs host the Lakers at 7:30 p.m. ET. With both teams currently shooting well, is the 224.5-point over/under set too low?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
547 Los Angeles Lakers (+4) at 548 Cleveland Cavs (-4); o/u 224.5
7:30 p.m. ET, Monday, December 5, 2022
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, OH
Lakers vs. Cavs Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 53% of public bettors are currently backing the Lakers 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.
Los Angeles Lakers DFS Spin
LeBron James (left ankle soreness) is probable for Tuesday’s game against the Cavaliers. James should be good to go in his lone visit to Ohio this season. The question is whether or not he’ll play in Wednesday’s game against the Raptors in Toronto. Keep an eye out for the early Wednesday injury reports, as James getting a night off would change a lot within the Lakers rotation.
Cleveland Cavs DFS Spin
Cedi Osman was solid off the bench against the Knicks, putting up 10 points (4-for-8 FGs), four rebounds, four assists and three steals in a loss on Sunday. Without many bright spots in a bad loss, Osman shined with his line in 30 minutes. He led the team in bench minutes and was able to contribute across the board. He’s currently rostered in 5% of leagues, but he should be a solid streaming option as long as Jarrett Allen is sidelined.
Lakers vs. Cavs NBA Betting Trends
Lakers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall
Lakers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games
Cavaliers are 11-1-1 ATS in their last 13 home games
Cavaliers are 1-4-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss
Lakers vs. Cavs NBA Prediction:
The over is 13-5 in the last 18 meetings between these two teams and is 7-1 in the last eight meetings in Cleveland. The over is also 8-3 in the Lakers’ last 11 games coming off an ATS win, is 10-3 in their last 13 games following a straight up victory and is 9-1 in their last 10 games when facing an opponent that has a winning record. On the other side, the over has cashed in 11 of the Cavs’ last 13 games versus a team with a losing record and is 6-1 in their last seven games played on Tuesday.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: LAKERS/CAVS OVER 224.5