The reeling L.A. Lakers get another tough test on Sunday when they face a Cleveland Cavaliers squad that is riding a seven-game win streak.
LeBron James gets ready to face his former team when the Los Angeles Lakers host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night. Cleveland is arguably the hottest team in the league right now, winning seven straight. The same definitely can’t be said about the Lakers. They’ve severely underperformed and are losers of six out of their first eight games of the season. Could the Lakers inch closer to getting back to .500 on the season or will the Cavaliers get their eighth straight win?
The Cavs are 4-point favourites to win on the NBA odds, with a total of 221.5.
Cavaliers vs. Lakers NBA Betting Odds
The Cavaliers have covered seven straight overall and six in a row when their opponents allowed more than 100 points in their previous game. Over has been a great bet with them as it’s cashed in 11 of their last 12 games against teams with a straight-up losing record on the season.
On the other hand, the Lakers are 2-6 ATS this season, which mirrors their overall straight up record. They’re also 9-19 in their last 28 when they’ve allowed over 125 points in their previous outing.
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland was without two of their best players on Friday against the Detroit Pistons, yet they were able to blow them out anyway. Both Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland remain listed as questionable and while it didn’t matter against the Pistons, it’s unclear how much it will factor against the Lakers.
In a worst-case scenario, neither player is able to get going. If that’s the case, look for their front court to dominate. Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley are looking like the best tandem in the paint in basketball right now. Caris LeVert is a streaky scorer that could explode and Kevin Love has been unbelievably consistent off the bench when they need him most.
Even without two key contributors, the Cavs have enough to win and cover here as the Lakers have been nothing short of a mess.
Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers just aren’t looking like a team that’s going to contend for a championship or even playoff spot right now. Their star power is certainly there but the roster isn’t built for success. Russell Westbrook has been transitioning between the bench and the starting lineup due to being a poor fit next to LeBron James. LeBron hasn’t been able to be as effective due to not having any knockdown three-point shooters surrounding him either. There are chemistry challenges all over the place.
This team is scoring just 108.5 points per game this season, which is the sixth-fewest in the NBA. They’ve also allowed at least 110 points to their opponent in five straight, so the math doesn’t really match up to wins for them. If Mitchell and Garland are out, the Lakers might have a shot here. The fact that these two are questionable and the Lakers are still a home dog tells us a lot, though.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Cavaliers vs. Lakers?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 6 Nov 1:51pm | CLE | -4 -110 | O +223 -110 |
| Closing 6 Nov 8:27pm | CLE | -5.5 -113 | O +222.5 -117 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Cavaliers Team Leaders
| Points |
28.26 |
| Assists |
7.8 |
| Rebounds |
9.79 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.46 |
| Blocks |
1.51 |
| Points |
28.91 |
| Assists |
6.82 |
| Rebounds |
12.54 |
| FG% |
75 |
| Steals |
1.15 |
| Blocks |
2.04 |
| Points |
23.2 |
| Assists |
7.2 |
| Rebounds |
10 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
2 |
| Blocks |
1.2 |
| Points |
24.5 |
| Assists |
6.5 |
| Rebounds |
14.06 |
| FG% |
55.7 |
| Steals |
1.38 |
| Blocks |
3.13 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
| Points |
28.26 |
| Assists |
7.8 |
| Rebounds |
9.79 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.46 |
| Blocks |
1.51 |
| Points |
28.91 |
| Assists |
6.82 |
| Rebounds |
12.54 |
| FG% |
75 |
| Steals |
1.15 |
| Blocks |
2.04 |
| Points |
23.2 |
| Assists |
7.2 |
| Rebounds |
10 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
2 |
| Blocks |
1.2 |
| Points |
24.5 |
| Assists |
6.5 |
| Rebounds |
14.06 |
| FG% |
55.7 |
| Steals |
1.38 |
| Blocks |
3.13 |
Injuries
Cedi Osman (SF)
Jarrett Allen (C)
Darius Garland (PG)
Caris LeVert (SG)
Dylan Windler (SG)
Jarrett Allen (C)
Isaac Okoro (SF)
Dean Wade (SF)
Danny Green (SG)
Raul Neto (PG)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Anthony Davis (PF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Cedi Osman (SF) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 20 / 04 / 23 | 1-2 | 0-3 | + - |
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Osman is battling a left ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will take on the Knicks in Game 3 in the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Jarrett Allen (C) | Prob Sun | Groin - 05 / 04 / 23 | 2-4 | 1-6 | + - |
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Allen missed the last contest with a right groin strain, but it is forecasted that he will play against the Hornets on Sunday. |
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| Darius Garland (PG) | Prob Sat | Leg - 05 / 04 / 23 | 2-4 | 1-6 | + - |
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Garland is nursing a left lower-leg contusion, but it is expected that he will face the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Caris LeVert (SG) | Prob Sat | Knee - 05 / 04 / 23 | 2-4 | 1-6 | + - |
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LeVert is dealing with right knee soreness, but it is likely that he will partake in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round against the Knicks. |
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| Dylan Windler (SG) | Out indefinitely | Foot - 01 / 04 / 23 | 2-6 | 2-7 | + - |
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Windler is idle with a left foot sprain, and there is no timetable for recovery. |
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| Jarrett Allen (C) | Ques Sun | Groin - 27 / 03 / 23 | 4-6 | 2-9 | + - |
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Allen has sat out the last two contests due to a right groin strain, leaving his availability for Sunday's battle with the Pacers up in the air. |
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| Isaac Okoro (SF) | Prob Sat | Knee - 26 / 03 / 23 | 4-7 | 3-9 | + - |
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Okoro has been idle with left knee soreness, but he is expected to return to action against the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Dean Wade (SF) | Prob Fri | Illness - 26 / 03 / 23 | 4-7 | 3-9 | + - |
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Wade has missed the previous two games due to an illness, but it is likely that he will be active for Friday's showdown versus the Knicks. |
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| Danny Green (SG) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 26 / 03 / 23 | 4-7 | 3-9 | + - |
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Green is going through the league's health and safety protocols, and there is no timetable for recovery. |
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| Raul Neto (PG) | Ques Fri | Hamstring - 23 / 03 / 23 | 5-7 | 4-9 | + - |
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Neto has sat out the last three contests due to hamstring tightness, and it is unknown if he will face off with the Knicks on Friday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Mon | Foot - 21 / 05 / 23 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Davis is nursing a right foot stress injury, but it is not expected to impact his status versus the Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Sat | Foot - 19 / 05 / 23 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
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Davis is tending to a right foot stress injury, but he is predicted to be available for Game 3 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Thurs | Foot - 17 / 05 / 23 | 3-1 | 3-1 | + - |
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Davis is managing a right foot stress injury, but he is expected to dress for Game 2 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Tues | Foot - 15 / 05 / 23 | 3-1 | 3-1 | + - |
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Davis is managing a right foot stress injury, but he is expected to dress for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Fri | Foot - 11 / 05 / 23 | 4-2 | 4-2 | + - |
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Davis is tending to a right foot stress injury, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Warriors. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Wed | Foot - 09 / 05 / 23 | 5-2 | 4-3 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is projected that that he will dress for Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Mon | Foot - 07 / 05 / 23 | 5-3 | 5-3 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is projected that that he will dress for Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Sat | Foot - 05 / 05 / 23 | 6-3 | 6-3 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but he is forecasted to be available versus the Warriors in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Thurs | Foot - 03 / 05 / 23 | 7-3 | 6-4 | + - |
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Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors. |
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| Anthony Davis (PF) | Prob Tues | Foot - 01 / 05 / 23 | 7-3 | 6-4 | + - |
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Davis is nursing a right foot stress injury, but it is not expected to impact his availability for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Warriors. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 6 Nov 1:51pm CLE -4 -110 O +223 -110 Closing 6 Nov 8:27pm CLE -5.5 -113 O +222.5 -117 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Cavaliers Team Leaders
Points 28.26
Assists 7.8
Rebounds 9.79
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.46
Blocks 1.51
Points 28.91
Assists 6.82
Rebounds 12.54
FG% 75
Steals 1.15
Blocks 2.04
Points 23.2
Assists 7.2
Rebounds 10
FG% 100
Steals 2
Blocks 1.2
Points 24.5
Assists 6.5
Rebounds 14.06
FG% 55.7
Steals 1.38
Blocks 3.13
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
Points 28.26
Assists 7.8
Rebounds 9.79
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.46
Blocks 1.51
Points 28.91
Assists 6.82
Rebounds 12.54
FG% 75
Steals 1.15
Blocks 2.04
Points 23.2
Assists 7.2
Rebounds 10
FG% 100
Steals 2
Blocks 1.2
Points 24.5
Assists 6.5
Rebounds 14.06
FG% 55.7
Steals 1.38
Blocks 3.13
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Injuries
Cedi Osman (SF)
Prob Fri Ankle - 20 / 04 / 23Jarrett Allen (C)
Prob Sun Groin - 05 / 04 / 23Darius Garland (PG)
Prob Sat Leg - 05 / 04 / 23Caris LeVert (SG)
Prob Sat Knee - 05 / 04 / 23Dylan Windler (SG)
Out indefinitely Foot - 01 / 04 / 23Jarrett Allen (C)
Ques Sun Groin - 27 / 03 / 23Isaac Okoro (SF)
Prob Sat Knee - 26 / 03 / 23Dean Wade (SF)
Prob Fri Illness - 26 / 03 / 23Danny Green (SG)
Out indefinitely Illness - 26 / 03 / 23Raul Neto (PG)
Ques Fri Hamstring - 23 / 03 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Mon Foot - 21 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Sat Foot - 19 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Thurs Foot - 17 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Tues Foot - 15 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Fri Foot - 11 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Wed Foot - 09 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Mon Foot - 07 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Sat Foot - 05 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Thurs Foot - 03 / 05 / 23Anthony Davis (PF)
Prob Tues Foot - 01 / 05 / 23Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Cedi Osman (SF) Prob Fri Ankle - 20 / 04 / 23 1-2 0-3 + - Osman is battling a left ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will take on the Knicks in Game 3 in the Eastern Conference first round.
Jarrett Allen (C) Prob Sun Groin - 05 / 04 / 23 2-4 1-6 + - Allen missed the last contest with a right groin strain, but it is forecasted that he will play against the Hornets on Sunday.
Darius Garland (PG) Prob Sat Leg - 05 / 04 / 23 2-4 1-6 + - Garland is nursing a left lower-leg contusion, but it is expected that he will face the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Caris LeVert (SG) Prob Sat Knee - 05 / 04 / 23 2-4 1-6 + - LeVert is dealing with right knee soreness, but it is likely that he will partake in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round against the Knicks.
Dylan Windler (SG) Out indefinitely Foot - 01 / 04 / 23 2-6 2-7 + - Windler is idle with a left foot sprain, and there is no timetable for recovery.
Jarrett Allen (C) Ques Sun Groin - 27 / 03 / 23 4-6 2-9 + - Allen has sat out the last two contests due to a right groin strain, leaving his availability for Sunday's battle with the Pacers up in the air.
Isaac Okoro (SF) Prob Sat Knee - 26 / 03 / 23 4-7 3-9 + - Okoro has been idle with left knee soreness, but he is expected to return to action against the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Dean Wade (SF) Prob Fri Illness - 26 / 03 / 23 4-7 3-9 + - Wade has missed the previous two games due to an illness, but it is likely that he will be active for Friday's showdown versus the Knicks.
Danny Green (SG) Out indefinitely Illness - 26 / 03 / 23 4-7 3-9 + - Green is going through the league's health and safety protocols, and there is no timetable for recovery.
Raul Neto (PG) Ques Fri Hamstring - 23 / 03 / 23 5-7 4-9 + - Neto has sat out the last three contests due to hamstring tightness, and it is unknown if he will face off with the Knicks on Friday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Mon Foot - 21 / 05 / 23 1-1 1-1 + - Davis is nursing a right foot stress injury, but it is not expected to impact his status versus the Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Sat Foot - 19 / 05 / 23 2-1 2-1 + - Davis is tending to a right foot stress injury, but he is predicted to be available for Game 3 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Thurs Foot - 17 / 05 / 23 3-1 3-1 + - Davis is managing a right foot stress injury, but he is expected to dress for Game 2 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Tues Foot - 15 / 05 / 23 3-1 3-1 + - Davis is managing a right foot stress injury, but he is expected to dress for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals versus the Nuggets.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Fri Foot - 11 / 05 / 23 4-2 4-2 + - Davis is tending to a right foot stress injury, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Wed Foot - 09 / 05 / 23 5-2 4-3 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is projected that that he will dress for Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Mon Foot - 07 / 05 / 23 5-3 5-3 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is projected that that he will dress for Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Sat Foot - 05 / 05 / 23 6-3 6-3 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but he is forecasted to be available versus the Warriors in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Thurs Foot - 03 / 05 / 23 7-3 6-4 + - Davis is dealing with a right foot stress injury, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (PF) Prob Tues Foot - 01 / 05 / 23 7-3 6-4 + - Davis is nursing a right foot stress injury, but it is not expected to impact his availability for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Warriors.