San Antonio Spurs vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/5
The San Antonio Spurs head to Rocket Arena to play the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The game will be aired on FDSO. The Spurs have a record of 15-6, while the Cavaliers hold a 13-10 record at the start of the season.
San Antonio comes in with a two-game winning streak. De’Aaron Fox leads the Spurs with strong performances recently. On the other hand, Cleveland looks to bounce back after a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Donovan Mitchell, scoring well for the Cavaliers, aims to lead his team to a win at home.
Spurs vs Cavaliers Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: San Antonio Spurs vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
- Venue: Rocket Arena
- Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
- Betting Odds: Cavaliers -5.5 (-108), Spurs +5.5 (-113), Cavaliers MoneyLine -200, Spurs MoneyLine +167, Over/Under 238.5
San Antonio Spurs Team Preview
The San Antonio Spurs have been performing well, recently winning two close games against the Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies. In the win against Orlando, De’Aaron Fox led the team with 31 points and 5 assists. Against Memphis, Harrison Barnes scored 31 points, showing strong playmaking alongside Fox.
Offensively, the Spurs rank 11th in points per game with 119.0. They are efficient shooters with a field goal percentage of 48.7, ranking 6th in the league. Their three-point shooting is solid too, hitting 36.2% of their attempts, which puts them 13th overall.
On the defensive end, the Spurs allow 113.8 points per game, which ranks 9th. They excel in limiting opponent field goal percentage to 46.1%, ranking 7th. However, their defense against three-pointers could improve, as opponents make 38.6% of their attempts, placing the Spurs 27th in that category.
Cleveland Cavaliers Team Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers have shown mixed results in their recent games. They had a solid win against the Indiana Pacers with a score of 135-119. However, they faced a tough loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, falling short by 12 points at home.
Donovan Mitchell continues to be a key player for the Cavaliers. He scored 43 points in the win against the Pacers and maintains an average of 30.7 points per game this season. Evan Mobley also contributes significantly, averaging 19.0 points and 9.0 rebounds per game.
The Cavaliers face several challenges with injuries. Key players like Jarrett Allen and Darius Garland are currently out. This impacts the team’s depth, especially in key positions.
BTB Betting Pick
The Cavaliers are favored by 5.5 points against the Spurs. Cleveland scores 119.1 points per game, while San Antonio allows 113.8 points. With Cleveland’s strong three-point shooting and the Spurs’ struggles defending the perimeter, picking the Cavaliers to cover the spread at -5.5 (-108) is a solid choice.
The over/under for the game is set at 238.5 points. Both teams have high-scoring offenses, but their defenses are also capable of limiting points. Considering the Spurs’ ability to defend and the Cavaliers’ decent defense, the game could stay under the total. The recommendation is to take the under 238.5 (-110).