The Cleveland Cavaliers (56-11) and Los Angeles Clippers (38-30) will meet in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 10:30 p.m. ET at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The game will be broadcast live on NBA League Pass.
Let’s get into my Cavaliers vs. Clippers prediction and NBA picks for Tuesday, March 18.
The Cavaliers are 4-point favorites over the Clippers on the spread (Cavaliers -4), with the over/under set at 231.5 total points. Cleveland is a -165 favorite to win outright, while Los Angeles is +135 to pull off the upset.
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Cavaliers vs. Clippers Prediction, Pick
Spread
My Cavaliers vs. Clippers best bet is on Cleveland to cover the spread, with the best line currently available at DraftKings. But as always, make sure to shop for the best line using our live NBA odds page.
Over/Under
I’m staying away from the total in this matchup.
My Pick: Cavaliers -4
Cavaliers vs. Clippers Odds
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- Cavaliers vs. Clippers spread: Cavaliers -4
- Cavaliers vs. Clippers over/under: 231.5 points
- Cavaliers vs. Clippers moneyline: Cavaliers -160, Clippers +135
- Cavaliers vs. Clippers best bet: Cavaliers -4 (-110)
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The Cavaliers face off against the Clippers as they look to bounce back after seeing their 15-game winning streak come to an end.
The Cavaliers have listed Evan Mobley (foot) as questionable for this game. The Clippers are relatively healthy now that Norman Powell has returned. It’s the front end of a back-to-back for the Cavaliers, so they may elect to sit Mobley at least one of these two games.
The Cavaliers have the league’s best record with the second-best Adjusted Net Rating (+9.3) which is powered by the best offense in the NBA. The Clippers are no slouch themselves with the ninth-best Adjusted Net Rating but they are just 18th in Offense and rely on the second-best Defense in the league, per Dunks and Threes.
The Cavaliers’ strength lies in their ability to dominate from beyond the arc. While the Clippers do a good job of closing out on those looks, they still allow the fifth-highest frequency of 3s and are especially susceptible to above-the-break 3s. Additionally, Cleveland is excellent in transition, which is an area the Clippers struggle – they prefer to keep their opponents in the half court.
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This is going to be an excellent game, but with the Cavaliers dropping the game against Orlando, they should be motivated not to lose two in a row.
The Cavaliers are 18-9 ATS as a road favorite and have continued to thrive this season. The Clippers have not been listed as a dog that often, but they are 7-4 ATS as a home dog. Neither team has a significant edge from a trend perspective.
I fully expect Cleveland to bounce back after a tough loss in a bad schedule spot as they try to get Donovan Mitchell’s shot back on track. I’ll lay the points with the Cavs.
For a SGP, I’ll take Zubac 10+ Rebounds, Strus 2+ 3s, and Garland 2+ 3s.
Best Bet: Cavaliers -4 (-110)
Same Game Parlay Picks
- Ivica Zubac 10+ Rebounds
- Max Strus 2+ Made Threes
- Darius Garland 2+ Made Threes
Parlay Payout: +125
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Clippers vs. Cavaliers Betting Trends
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