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Cavaliers vs Lakers ATS and Over/Under Picks: LA +4 Among Top Bets December 31

  • Get the best Cavaliers vs Lakers betting lines at BetUS.
  • The Cavaliers are playing the second back-to-back, which could hurt them.
  • Both teams have potent offenses, leading to the over.
  • Find my best Cavaliers vs Lakers betting picks ahead.

 

Cavaliers
Lakers
-4 | -110
Point Spread
+4 | -110
-175
Moneyline
+150
O 230½ | -110
Total
U 230½ | -110
O 117½ -115 | U 117½ -115
Team Total
O 113½ -115 | U 113½ -115

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Cavaliers vs Lakers ATS and Over/Under Picks: LA +4 Among Top Bets Dec 31
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers -Ronald Martinez/Getty Images/AFP

The Los Angeles Lakers are starting to find a groove right in time for the New Year. That will be tested as they face the top team in the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers. Luckily, the Cavaliers will be finishing a back-to-back, which could help the Lakers in NBA predictions today.

The Cavaliers was on the road facing the Golden State Warriors in the first of their back-to-back, winning 113-96, making it seven straight wins. The Lakers picked up a nice 132-122 win over the Sacramento Kings in their last game, which might shift the matchup lines at BetUS Sportsbook.

 

Cavaliers vs Lakers Game Information

  • Game: Cleveland Cavaliers (28-4) vs Los Angeles Lakers (18-13)
  • Location: crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
  • Day/Time: Tuesday, Dec. 31, 9:00 p.m. ET
  • Cavaliers vs Lakers Live Stream: NBA League Pass

 

Get updated Cavaliers vs Lakers stats here.

 

Cavaliers vs Lakers Betting Preview: 2 ATS and Over/Under Picks

1. Los Angeles Lakers ATS +4 (-105)

This season has been filled with ups and downs for the Lakers, especially considering that this perennial contender in the Western Conference is going through changes. However, the Lakers have been playing well recently, winning five of their last six games and making headlines in NBA news with a trade.

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After the win against the Kings, which was news in its own right, the Lakers traded D’Angelo Russell and Maxwell Lewis, plus some second-round picks, to the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. While the deal was not earth-shattering, fixing the edges of the Lakers roster was a good move.

This trade came after the Lakers’ win over the Kings. Without LeBron James, Anthony Davis stepped up to have a massive game with 36 points, 15 rebounds, and eight assists. Austin Reaves looked terrific with 26 points, 16 assists, and six rebounds and will thrive in Russell’s absence. That is why NBA picks could go with the Lakers in this matchup, getting James back on the court and adding Finney-Smith.

Bet This Pick: Lakers +4 (-105)

 

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2. Cavaliers vs Lakers Over 228.5

This will be an interesting game to bet on the points total, mainly because both teams should be able to score a lot. It might be surprising, but the Cavaliers might have the best offense in the league, and they are mainly doing it by committee.

On the other hand, the Lakers’ defense is not great. This season, the Lakers’ defensive rating is ranked 21st at 115.6. It has been better over the last six games when the Lakers have gone 5-1, ranked 12th at 109.6, but this is still an excellent Cavaliers offense.

On top of that, the Cavaliers are on a back-to-back, which will most likely hurt their defense over their offense. They are in the top 12 in points allowed and defensive rating, but this is also a Lakers team with a lot of talent. Davis and Reaves just showed what they can do in the win over the Kings, and James should be back. That should help NBA betting back the over in this game. It also helps that the Cavaliers have hit the over in eight of their last 10 games.

Bet This Pick: Cavaliers vs Lakers Over 228.5

 

Odds and information are accurate at the time of writing. Please check with official sources for the latest updates before placing any bets

 

Questions Of The Day

Who is going to lead this game in scoring?


Davis needs to be the leader of the Lakers offense, and even though the Cavaliers have the defenders to slow him down, he should still have a good game.

Is there a prop bet to keep track of in this matchup?


Even though James should be back in this matchup, keep an eye on the line for Reaves’s assists, as he is becoming more of a playmaker.

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