The Cleveland Cavaliers (28-4) are favored (by 5.5 points) to build on a three-game road winning streak when they visit the Los Angeles Lakers (18-13) on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET.
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Cavaliers vs. Lakers Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer model for this encounter expects a final score of Cavaliers 118, Lakers 111.
- Moneyline Pick: Cavaliers (-207)
- Total Pick: Over 227.5 (computer predicts 229.5 points)
- Pick ATS: Cavaliers (-5.5)
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Recent Cavaliers vs. Lakers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2024 | Cavaliers | -4.5 | 226.5 | -172 | +144 | 134-110 CLE |
| 4/6/2024 | Lakers | -5 | 229.5 | -206 | +170 | 116-97 LAL |
| 11/25/2023 | Cavaliers | -4.5 | 227.5 | -183 | +152 | 121-115 LAL |
Cavaliers 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Cleveland's ATS record is 23-9-0 this season.
- The Cavaliers have a 14-8 record against the spread this season when favored by 5.5 points or more.
- Out of Cleveland's 31 games with a set total, 20 have hit the over (64.5%).
- The Cavaliers have been favorites in 29 games this season and won 26 (89.7%) of those contests.
- This season, Cleveland has won 20 of its 22 games, or 90.9%, when favored by at least -207 on the moneyline.
Lakers 2024-25 Betting Trends
- So far this season, Los Angeles has compiled a 15-16-0 record against the spread.
- The Lakers are winless against the spread (0-2) when playing as at least 5.5-point underdogs.
- Of Los Angeles' 31 games with a set total, 14 have hit the over (45.2%).
- The Lakers are 7-9 in games they were listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 43.8% of those games).
- Los Angeles has not yet won a game when they entered play as a moneyline underdog with odds of +172 or longer in two chances.
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Cavaliers vs. Lakers Injury Report
Cavaliers
Cavaliers:
Isaac Okoro: Out (Shoulder)
Lakers
Lakers:
Jarred Vanderbilt: Out (Knee),
Christian Wood: Out (Knee),
Anthony Davis: Questionable (Ankle),
Gabe Vincent: Questionable (Oblique),
Jalen Hood-Schifino: Out (Hamstring),
LeBron James: Questionable (Illness)
Cavaliers vs. Lakers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
- Game time: 9:00 PM ET
- TV channel: SportsNet LA and FDSOH
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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