LeBron is 17-3 all-time against the Cavaliers, who he of course went first overall to back in 2003 and suited up for in 849 games. The Cavs are no small task for L.A. though as they come into Saturday with wins in four of their last five games. Some major reinforcements could be on the way too as both Donovan Mitchell and Isaac Okoro practised Friday and could return to Cleveland’s lineup. 

Tip-off at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse gets started at 7:30 p.m. EST with Cleveland standing as a four-point favourite and the over-under at 225 on the NBA odds.

Lakers vs. Cavaliers NBA Betting Odds

Saturday’s a chance for both clubs to improve in their specific splits, as the Lakers enter this tilt winning two of their seven road games this season while Cleveland is only 3-4 on home court. Cleveland’s even worse covering at home this season, going 2-5 ATS in those seven outings. The Lakers are now 2-9 in their last 11 road games dating back to last season too.

Seven of these teams last nine meetings played in Cleveland have gone over the total, but L.A.’s on a five-game run to the under. That’s because the Lakers have been defending extremely well, allowing a maximum of 104 points in four straight contests. The Cavs are a slightly-below average scoring club this season (110.9 points per game) and are coming off a 96-point game versus the Heat.

Los Angeles Lakers

Relying solely on LeBron has never been a winning formula for the Lakers, and they got that same result Wednesday night versus Dallas. The Lakers dug themselves a big hole, but mustered up a 30-13 run in the fourth quarter behind 16 points from James. But James couldn’t knock down a game-tying three at the buzzer and L.A. fell 104-101.

The loss snapped a three-game win streak for L.A., who now hit the road for four straight. They’ll be without key depth forward Rui Hachimura for likely the entire trip too as he suffered a nasal fracture in Wednesday’s defeat. Hachimura’s absence opens the door for bench bigs Christian Wood and Jaxson Hayes to see more minutes and potentially take some off the load of James and Anthony Davis.

Cleveland Cavaliers

It was a back-to-back spot for Cleveland, but they ended up laying an egg Wednesday in a 33-point loss to Miami. It’s becoming a little too common for the Cavs too as five of their seven losses this season have been by double figures. Missing Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) for the fourth straight game didn’t help as well. Mitchell practiced Friday but holds a questionable status for Saturday’s bout against L.A.

Mitchell’s far and away Cleveland’s leader on offence with just under 30 points a game. In the meantime it’s been the Darius Garland show for the Cavs. Prior to the loss Wednesday Garland had led Cleveland in scoring in three straight games with 28, 26, and 32 points respectively. The 2019 fifth-overall pick is now back above 20 points per game this season which is necessary to fill the void of Mitchell, or even take the pressure on him once he returns.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Lakers vs. Cavaliers?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Lakers Team Leaders

LAL

Points	LeBron James 25.66
Assists	LeBron James 8.3
Rebounds	Anthony Davis 12.64
FG%	Jaxson Hayes 72
Steals	LeBron James 1.25
Blocks	Anthony Davis 2.34

CLE

Points	Donovan Mitchell 26.6
Assists	Darius Garland 6.54
Rebounds	Jarrett Allen 10.53
FG%	Jarrett Allen 63.4
Steals	Donovan Mitchell 1.84
Blocks	Evan Mobley 1.44

LAL

Points	Anthony Davis 27.8
Assists	LeBron James 8.8
Rebounds	Anthony Davis 15.6
FG%	Anthony Davis 63.4
Steals	LeBron James 2.4
Blocks	Anthony Davis 1.6

CLE

Points	Donovan Mitchell 29.6
Assists	Darius Garland 5.75
Rebounds	Jarrett Allen 13.75
FG%	Jarrett Allen 67.6
Steals	Donovan Mitchell 1.3
Blocks	Evan Mobley 2.17

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Cavaliers Team Leaders

LAL

Points	LeBron James 25.66
Assists	LeBron James 8.3
Rebounds	Anthony Davis 12.64
FG%	Jaxson Hayes 72
Steals	LeBron James 1.25
Blocks	Anthony Davis 2.34

CLE

Points	Donovan Mitchell 26.6
Assists	Darius Garland 6.54
Rebounds	Jarrett Allen 10.53
FG%	Jarrett Allen 63.4
Steals	Donovan Mitchell 1.84
Blocks	Evan Mobley 1.44

LAL

Points	Anthony Davis 27.8
Assists	LeBron James 8.8
Rebounds	Anthony Davis 15.6
FG%	Anthony Davis 63.4
Steals	LeBron James 2.4
Blocks	Anthony Davis 1.6

CLE

Points	Donovan Mitchell 29.6
Assists	Darius Garland 5.75
Rebounds	Jarrett Allen 13.75
FG%	Jarrett Allen 67.6
Steals	Donovan Mitchell 1.3
Blocks	Evan Mobley 2.17

Injuries

L.A. Lakers

Cam Reddish (SF)

Out Mon Ankle - 16 / 04 / 24

Cam Reddish (SF)

Prob Wed Personal - 01 / 04 / 24

Gabe Vincent (SG)

Prob Wed Knee - 01 / 04 / 24

Jaxson Hayes (C)

Prob Tues Calf - 31 / 03 / 24

D'Angelo Russell (PG)

Prob Tues Illness - 24 / 03 / 24

Taurean Prince (SF)

Prob Sun Personal - 22 / 03 / 24

Jalen Hood-Schifino (PG)

Out indefinitely Back - 21 / 03 / 24

Cam Reddish (SF)

Prob Fri Ankle - 10 / 03 / 24

Cam Reddish (SF)

Prob Fri Ankle - 07 / 03 / 24

Cam Reddish (SF)

Ques Fri Ankle - 05 / 03 / 24

Cleveland

Caris LeVert (SG)

Out Wed Knee - 14 / 05 / 24

Jarrett Allen (C)

Out Wed Ribs - 30 / 04 / 24

Craig Porter Jr. (PG)

Out indefinitely Ankle - 27 / 04 / 24

Craig Porter Jr. (PG)

Out Sat Ankle - 14 / 04 / 24

Darius Garland (PG)

Prob Sat Back - 13 / 04 / 24

Caris LeVert (SG)

Prob Sat Knee - 13 / 04 / 24

Sam Merrill (PG)

Prob Sat Neck - 09 / 04 / 24

Isaac Okoro (SF)

Prob Sun Toe - 30 / 03 / 24

Caris LeVert (SG)

Prob Sun Wrist - 29 / 03 / 24

Craig Porter Jr. (PG)

Prob Sat Illness - 29 / 03 / 24

Injuries

L.A. Lakers

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Cam Reddish (SF)	Out Mon	Ankle - 16 / 04 / 24	3-2	2-3	+ -
Reddish is hampered by a right ankle sprain, and he will not suit up against the Nuggets in Game 5 of the Western Conference first round.
Cam Reddish (SF)	Prob Wed	Personal - 01 / 04 / 24	6-6	7-5	+ -
Reddish was absent from the last match while tending to a personal matter, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Wednesday's showdown versus the Wizards.
Gabe Vincent (SG)	Prob Wed	Knee - 01 / 04 / 24	6-6	7-5	+ -
Vincent missed the previous contest with a left knee injury, but it is not expected to impact his status against the Wizards on Wednesday.
Jaxson Hayes (C)	Prob Tues	Calf - 31 / 03 / 24	6-7	7-6	+ -
Hayes missed the last game with a left calf contusion, but it is anticipated that he will be active for Tuesday's clash with the Raptors.
D'Angelo Russell (PG)	Prob Tues	Illness - 24 / 03 / 24	9-8	10-7	+ -
Russell missed the last game ailing from an illness, but it is anticipated that he will take the court against the Bucks on Tuesday.
Taurean Prince (SF)	Prob Sun	Personal - 22 / 03 / 24	10-8	11-7	+ -
Prince missed the last contest due to a personal matter, but it is expected that he will suit up against the Pacers on Sunday.
Jalen Hood-Schifino (PG)	Out indefinitely	Back - 21 / 03 / 24	10-8	11-7	+ -
Hood-Schifino is idle after undergoing a lumbar microdiscectomy procedure, and the severity of the ailment is unknown.
Cam Reddish (SF)	Prob Fri	Ankle - 10 / 03 / 24	12-10	14-8	+ -
Reddish has been absent the previous four games due to a right ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will take the floor against the 76ers on Friday.
Cam Reddish (SF)	Prob Fri	Ankle - 07 / 03 / 24	13-11	15-9	+ -
Reddish is expected to lace up for Friday's matchup with the Bucks despite a right ankle sprain.
Cam Reddish (SF)	Ques Fri	Ankle - 05 / 03 / 24	13-12	16-9	+ -
Reddish missed the last game nursing a right ankle sprain, and it is yet to be determined if he will take the court Friday against the Bucks.

Cleveland

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Caris LeVert (SG)	Out Wed	Knee - 14 / 05 / 24	1-0	1-0	+ -
LeVert is dealing with a left knee bone bruise, and he will not suit up against the Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Jarrett Allen (C)	Out Wed	Ribs - 30 / 04 / 24	3-5	4-4	+ -
Allen is dealing with a right rib contusion, and he will not battle the Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Craig Porter Jr. (PG)	Out indefinitely	Ankle - 27 / 04 / 24	3-6	5-4	+ -
Porter Jr. is out of action with a left ankle sprain, and he will miss an extended period.
Craig Porter Jr. (PG)	Out Sat	Ankle - 14 / 04 / 24	6-7	7-6	+ -
Porter Jr. is dealing with a left ankle sprain, and he will not be available against the Magic for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Darius Garland (PG)	Prob Sat	Back - 13 / 04 / 24	6-7	7-6	+ -
Garland is managing a back contusion, but it is predicted that he will play in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Magic.
Caris LeVert (SG)	Prob Sat	Knee - 13 / 04 / 24	6-7	7-6	+ -
LeVert is battling left knee soreness, but he is likely to lace up for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round against the Magic.
Sam Merrill (PG)	Prob Sat	Neck - 09 / 04 / 24	7-8	8-7	+ -
Merrill is limited due to whiplash, but he is expected to line up against the Magic in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Isaac Okoro (SF)	Prob Sun	Toe - 30 / 03 / 24	8-12	11-9	+ -
Okoro has been absent from the last four games due to right great toe sprain, but it is expected that he will be in Sunday's lineup versus the Clippers.
Caris LeVert (SG)	Prob Sun	Wrist - 29 / 03 / 24	8-13	12-9	+ -
LeVert was absent from the previous game due to right wrist soreness, but it is likely that he will suit up against the Nuggets on Sunday.
Craig Porter Jr. (PG)	Prob Sat	Illness - 29 / 03 / 24	8-13	12-9	+ -
Porter Jr. has sat out the last four contests with an illness, but he is expected to play against the Lakers on Saturday.