LA Clippers (38-30) vs Cleveland Cavaliers (56-11)
Game Info: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 10:30 pm (Intuit Dome)
Betting Odds: LA Clippers +3.5 -- Over/Under: 230.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: FanDuel SN SoCal
The Los Angeles Clippers will host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, with tip-off set for 10:30 PM EDT. The Cavaliers, currently leading the Eastern Conference with a dominant 56-11 record, enter the matchup on a ten-game winning streak, including a recent 133-124 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. Meanwhile, the Clippers, sitting eighth in the Western Conference with a 38-30 record, have won six consecutive home games and are riding a three-game winning streak. Their latest victory was a commanding 123-88 win over the Charlotte Hornets, highlighted by James Harden’s 31-point performance.
The Clippers have been strong at home and will look to continue their success against a surging Cavaliers squad that has been nearly unstoppable. While specific player statistics for Cleveland are unavailable, their impressive record speaks for itself. This matchup promises to be a battle between two in-form teams, with the Cavaliers aiming to solidify their position at the top of the East, while the Clippers fight to strengthen their playoff seeding in the West.
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James Harden Over 21.5 Points
James Harden has been a pivotal player for the Los Angeles Clippers. Over 65 games, he has averaged 22.5 points, 8.7 assists, and 5.9 rebounds per game. His shooting percentages include 39.8% from the field, 34.6% from three-point range, and an impressive 87.2% from the free-throw line. Harden has scored over 21 points in his last 7 games. He’s coming off a game where he scored 31 points against the Hornets. I was worried about if his scoring production would slow down once Powell returned back in the lineup but it was evident that Harden is still going to be the main focal point in this offense after LA’s last game.
Jarrett Allen Under 10.5 Rebounds
Jarrett Allen is currently averaging 10.2 rebounds per game, ranking 10th in the league. Don’t get me wrong, Allen is a great rebounder but I don’t like this spot for him. The Clippers are only giving up 49.7 rebounds per game to opposing teams which is the 2nd fewest in the whole league. He’ll have to deal with Zubac in the paint all game who's one of the best rebounders in the league. He’ll also have to compete with his teammate Evan Mobley on the boards.
Max Strus Over 8.5 Points
Max Strus has been a valuable contributor to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Over 77 games, he has averaged 9.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, with a field goal percentage of 41.5%. Strus's role in the Cavaliers' rotation has been significant, averaging 32.0 minutes per game. Strus has scored 8+ points in 8 of the Cavs' last 10 games. Has the season has gone on Strus has been utilized more in this offense. In what should be a competitive game I expect the Cavs to give Strus quality looks in this game especially from deep.
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AUTHOR: Brad Francis
