Clippers vs Cavaliers Predictions

The Los Angeles Clippers and Cleveland Cavaliers will face off in a matchup that is sure to bring plenty of intrigue and excitement. These two teams live in separate conferences, and thus only meet up with each other twice per season. 

Inter-conference battles are typically more high-scoring as the teams simply aren’t as prepared as usual. We’re here to break this game down so you don’t have to. That includes considering a multitude of factors, which we will dive into. 

Make sure to check out the Clippers vs Cavaliers predictions below as we highlight which side of this game you should be on and why. Remember, research time is extremely necessary to bet NBA and you’re putting yourself at a disadvantage by not putting the time in.

This game will take place at 9:00 PM ET in the Staples Center

Why bet the Clippers:

✅ The Cleveland Cavaliers have lost six straight, and it’s been the defense’s fault. They’ve allowed 119+ points in each of the last six contests and this offense simply doesn’t have the firepower to keep up. The machine that is the Los Angeles Clippers offense won’t take it easy on their home floor. 

✅ The Cavaliers rank 4th in FG%, 1st in 3PT%, and 1st in FT% across the entire league. The Cavaliers, on the other hand, rank 22nd to 30th in every category. This is a mismatch in every sense. 

✅ The Cavaliers’ lone hope in this game is to control the paint, but I don’t love their prospects. Andre Drummond and Jarrett Allen are both extremely talented, but they haven’t fully meshed to this point. A game against one of the best defenses in the league isn’t the time to do so. 

✅ Clippers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

✅ Clippers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.

The Los Angeles Clippers and Cleveland Cavaliers might be in separate conferences, but that wasn’t always the case. About half of the head-to-head matchups with the Cavaliers case when the Clippers were called the Buffalo Braves. 

Both of these teams started their journey in 1970 and they’ve met 130+ times since. The Cavaliers have held a comfortable all-time edge at close to 62%, though things have been closer of recent. Remember, the Clippers were one of the worst teams in the league for a long time. 

While the past is fun to gleam at, it won’t really matter when these teams take the court. This is the NBA and we’re watching the best talent in the world every night. That means anyone can win any game, and you should never sleep on an underdog. Check out the Clippers vs Cavaliers predictions above. 

Clippers vs Cavaliers Against the Spread Predictions

When making a wager against the spread, it’s your job as a bettor to determine which team will win the game and by how many points. This is called the “spread” and is subject to change as action comes in. This is the most popular way to wager on NBA games as you’re able to get even money on both sides. 

Let’s say the Los Angeles Clippers are favored by 5.5 points over the Cleveland Cavaliers. In this case, a wager on the Clippers would ask for a win by six or more points while a bet on the Cavaliers would call for either a victory by any margin or a loss by five or fewer points. 

Making a Clippers vs Cavaliers prediction against the spread requires careful consideration into any recent injuries and whether one team is more fatigued than the other. You will not want to miss the Clippers vs Cavaliers against the spread predictions above as we will let you know which side of this game to be on. 

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Clippers Over/Under Betting

When making a bet against the over/under, you must decide if the Clippers and Cavaliers will combine for more or less than a certain amount of points. That amount is set by the sportsbooks and is called the “over/under”. This is another way to get even money on both sides of the bet and the second most popular way to bet on NBA games. 

Using the same hypothetical above, let’s say the set over/under between this Clippers vs Cavaliers game is at 226.5. A wager on the over would require 227 or more points scored while a bet on the under would ask for 226 or less. Overtime will also count in the over/under. 

Examining each team’s PACE is crucial when betting the over/under as it will give you a strong indication of just how fast the game will be played. Make sure to check out the Clippers vs Cavaliers over/under betting predictions above as we will make sure you’re in the know.

LA Clippers vs Cavaliers Moneyline Predictions

The moneyline is a simple bet and a way a lot of casual NBA Bettors like to approach games. Betting on a moneyline refers to simply picking the winner of the game outright, ignoring the spread and over/under. It’s more popular to bet the moneyline in games with close spreads. 

With our evergreen example above, the Clippers would come in at about (-230) favorites with the Cavaliers (+190) underdogs. A $230 bet on the Clippers would return $100 while a $100 wager on the Cavaliers would bring back $190. Make sure to add your initial investment on top of both. 

This can be a tough bet to make, but it can be a big winner when you’ve done the proper research. This is anyone’s game to win and we will let you know above which side to be on. Check out the Cavaliers vs Clippers moneyline predictions above.

Odds in the NBA change more than any other sport when it comes to the day of the game. This has to do with the majority of news coming out the day of, forcing both bettors and sportsbooks into a panic. Don’t fret as we are here to guide you and let you know which side of the line movement you should be on. 

Line movement when betting NBA games is beyond crucial. It can make or break your night, turning a winner to a loser or vice versa. Do not sleep on this aspect of betting NBA games as it’s a surefire way to burn through your bankroll. 

The United States currently doesn’t offer any NBA live streaming options. However, with the legal landscape of sports betting in the US under constant progress, that is sure to change before long. We will be the first ones to let you know, so make sure to check that out above for free. 

For now, you have a couple of different options when it comes to Clippers vs Cavaliers live streaming. None are free, and you will have to cough up a fair share of change for all of these options. 

 On one hand, you can directly access the NBA League Pass to watch every single NBA game. On the other hand, you can access a paid streaming site, which will offer more on top of the games. The best of which include YoutubeTV, Hulu, and FuboTV.