Cleveland Cavaliers vs Los Angeles Clippers Betting Pick & Prediction 4/7/24
At 3:30 ET, the Clippers (-160) will host the Cavaliers (+134) in a non-conference matchup. The Clippers are favored by 3.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 219.
Los Angeles (49-28) is currently on a two-game win streak and sits fourth in the Western Conference. Cleveland (46-32) is on a two-game losing streak and is third in the East.
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Los Angeles Clippers -3.5
This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 3:30 ET on Sunday, April 7th.
WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-110 in favor of the Clippers.
- Our projections have Paul George finishing with Paul George points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.
- From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 12 threes.
Can Cleveland Secure a Road Victory?
As the underdog, the Cavaliers have an ATS record of 11-17 this season. They have failed to cover the spread in their last five games as the underdog. Today, they are getting 3.5 points vs. the Clippers.
Cleveland is 36-40 ATS for the season and 18-20 ATS on the road. Their average ATS scoring margin on the road is -1.0 points per game.
The Cavaliers’ O/U record for the season is 38-39-1, and the under has hit in their last two games. Today’s O/U line is set at 219, and their games have averaged 222.4 points per game this season.
In their most recent game, the Cavaliers lost to the Lakers by a score of 116-97. The O/U line for that game was 229.5, and Cleveland was getting 5 points as the underdog.
Cleveland is currently 3rd in the Eastern Conference with a record of 46-32. In the Central Division, they are in 2nd place. Against the East, the Cavs are 30-20 compared to 16-12 vs. non-conference opponents.
On the season, the Cavaliers are averaging 112.4 points per game, which is 19th in the NBA. However, they have been a better offensive team at home, where they are averaging 114.3 points per game compared to 110.6 on the road.
So far, the Cavaliers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 42.3% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 21st in the league at 96.9 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Cavaliers are 12th in field goal percentage at 47%. Inside the arc, they are making 56% of their shots, which is 8th in the NBA. From three-point range, the Cavaliers are making 36% of their attempts.
This season, the Cavaliers’ defense is the 7th ranked defense in the NBA at 7th PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 61.5% of their games. Cleveland’s defense is currently forcing 12.8 turnovers per game, which is 17th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 22nd in blocked shots, with an average of 4.7 rejections per game.
Can the Los Angeles Offense Score Enough at Home?
The Clippers are favored by 3.5 points today, and they have been the favorite in 61 of their 77 games this season. As the favorite, they have gone 45-16 and have won their last four games as the favorite.
Against the spread, the Clippers are 37-40 this season, including an ATS record of 18-19 at home. They have covered the spread in their last two home games and have an average scoring differential of +4.0 points per game at home.
Los Angeles’ O/U record for the season is 36-40-1, and their games have averaged 228.4 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 219, which is lower than 66 of their previous games. This season, the Clippers have a record of 7-4 in games with lower O/U lines than 219.
In their last game, the Clippers defeated the Jazz by a score of 131-102. The O/U line for that game was 223.5, and LA covered the spread as 12.5-point favorites.
The Clippers are currently 4th in the Western Conference with a record of 49-28. Against the West, they are 29-19 and 20-9 against non-conference opponents. In the Pacific Division, they are in 1st place.
The Clippers’ offense has been one of the league’s best this season, ranking 11th in scoring at 116 points per game. They have been slightly better on the road, averaging 116.2 points compared to 115.8 at home.
When it comes to pace, the Clippers are 27th in the league at 96.4 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 6th in the NBA at 49%.
From beyond the arc, the Clippers are 4th in three-point shooting at 38%. They are also 11th in two-point shooting at 55%.
On defense, the Clippers come into the game ranked 10th in the league in points allowed at 112.4 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 103.7 points per contest (16th). Opponents are hitting 53.8% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 36.7% of their three-point attempts.