The Cleveland Cavaliers look to extend their dominance on home court this season when they play host to LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in Tuesday NBA action.
The Cavaliers return home on the heels of Sunday’s 92-81 loss in New York, but sport an NBA-best 10-1 record on home court so far this season. The Lakers extended their recent resurgence with Sunday’s decisive 130-119 win in Washington that marks their fourth straight road win, and their eighth victory in their past 10 overall contests.
The Cavaliers have improved to 5-point favourites on the NBA odds since opening as 4-point chalk. The total has experience plenty of movement since opening at 224, climbing as high as 227.5 before settling at 226, with 72 per cent of sports bettors backing the OVER.
Lakers vs. Cavaliers NBA Betting Odds
Tuesday night’s matchup at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse marks the second and final regular season meeting between these clubs. The Cavaliers snapped a five-game head-to-head slide with a 114-100 win in Los Angeles on November 6, and now search for their first home victory over LA since 2017. Overall, the Lakers have taken seven of nine from the Cavs, with five of those wins coming by double-digit margins.
With the total topping 115 just once in their past four clashes, the UNDER enjoys a 3-1 run when these teams meet. That trend extends to the Cavaliers’ recent outings. With Cleveland limiting opponents to 100 or fewer points in seven of their past nine contests, the UNDER enjoys a steady 8-1 run.
However, the Cavs have produced just five against the spread wins over that stretch. Conversely, the Lakers have regularly run up the score during their current surge, averaging 122.6 points per game over their past 10 contests, but have produced uneven results in totals betting, with the OVER going 4-4 over their past eight dates.
Los Angeles Lakers
All eyes will be on LeBron James as he gets set to take on his former Cavalier teammates. James has battled injury woes since early in the season, and was sidelined for two weeks in mid-November by an ankle injury that leaves him listed as probable for Tuesday’s contest. However, James has shown little ill effect from the injury in six outings since his return, averaging 28.2 points and 8.2 rebounds. James has also been a steady performer in three previous trips to Cleveland with the Lakers, averaging 38.7 points and 10.7 boards per game.
Even more impressive has been the standout performance of Anthony Davis, which has sparked this team’s turnaround after a dismal start. Despite battling a nagging back injury, AD has racked up 35.3 points and 15.6 points over his past nine outings, capped by a spectacular 55-point, 17-rebound performance in Sunday’s victory over the Wizards.
Cleveland Cavaliers
While the Lakers have turned things around on the strength of their superstar duo, the Cavaliers have positioned themselves for a run for the top of the Eastern Conference standings with stingy defensive play. Cleveland has vaulted to the top of the NBA team stats with just 105.0 points allowed per game, and have limited opponents to under 45 per cent shooting from the field seven times over their past 10 games. However, the challenge for this team is to improve on their own dismal shooting after converting a meagre 34.9 per cent of field goal attempts in Sunday’s win over the Knicks, marking the third time in six games they have failed to hit 40 per cent.
One bright spot for the Cavs has been the steady production coming from shooting guard Donovan Mitchell, who leads the club with 28.4 points per game. Mitchell has struggled with consistency over the past week, averaging just 13 points per game over dates with Philadelphia and Toronto to close out the month, but racked up 34 points in the team’s most recent home game, a 107-96 win over Orlando on December 2.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Lakers vs. Cavaliers?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 5 Dec 11:07pm | LAL | -4 -110 | O +224 -110 |
| Closing 7 Dec 12:32am | LAL | -6 -101 | O +224.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
| Points |
28.91 |
| Assists |
6.82 |
| Rebounds |
12.54 |
| FG% |
75 |
| Steals |
1.15 |
| Blocks |
2.04 |
| Points |
28.26 |
| Assists |
7.8 |
| Rebounds |
9.79 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.46 |
| Blocks |
1.51 |
| Points |
24.5 |
| Assists |
6.5 |
| Rebounds |
14.06 |
| FG% |
55.7 |
| Steals |
1.38 |
| Blocks |
3.13 |
| Points |
23.2 |
| Assists |
7.2 |
| Rebounds |
10 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
2 |
| Blocks |
1.2 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Cavaliers Team Leaders
| Points |
28.91 |
| Assists |
6.82 |
| Rebounds |
12.54 |
| FG% |
75 |
| Steals |
1.15 |
| Blocks |
2.04 |
| Points |
28.26 |
| Assists |
7.8 |
| Rebounds |
9.79 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.46 |
| Blocks |
1.51 |
| Points |
24.5 |
| Assists |
6.5 |
| Rebounds |
14.06 |
| FG% |
55.7 |
| Steals |
1.38 |
| Blocks |
3.13 |
| Points |
23.2 |
| Assists |
7.2 |
| Rebounds |
10 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
2 |
| Blocks |
1.2 |
Injuries
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)
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)
Injuries
| 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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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 5 Dec 11:07pm LAL -4 -110 O +224 -110 Closing 7 Dec 12:32am LAL -6 -101 O +224.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Lakers Team Leaders
Points 28.91
Assists 6.82
Rebounds 12.54
FG% 75
Steals 1.15
Blocks 2.04
Points 28.26
Assists 7.8
Rebounds 9.79
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.46
Blocks 1.51
Points 24.5
Assists 6.5
Rebounds 14.06
FG% 55.7
Steals 1.38
Blocks 3.13
Points 23.2
Assists 7.2
Rebounds 10
FG% 100
Steals 2
Blocks 1.2
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Cavaliers Team Leaders
Points 28.91
Assists 6.82
Rebounds 12.54
FG% 75
Steals 1.15
Blocks 2.04
Points 28.26
Assists 7.8
Rebounds 9.79
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.46
Blocks 1.51
Points 24.5
Assists 6.5
Rebounds 14.06
FG% 55.7
Steals 1.38
Blocks 3.13
Points 23.2
Assists 7.2
Rebounds 10
FG% 100
Steals 2
Blocks 1.2
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Injuries
Anthony 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 / 23Cedi 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 / 23Injuries
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.
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.