Cleveland Cavaliers vs LA Clippers Prediction 3/18/25 NBA Picks

LA Clippers Betting Preview 

The LA Clippers beat the Hornets and Hawks, and they play the Grizzlies, Thunder, Knicks, and Nets next. The Clippers have won six of their last seven games and are in the eighth seed in the West. 

The LA Clippers are averaging 111.4 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 108.4 points on 46 percent shooting. Norman Powell is averaging 23.4 points and 3.4 rebounds, while James Harden is averaging 22.5 points and 5.9 rebounds. Kawhi Leonard is the third double-digit scorer and Ivica Zubac is grabbing 12.5 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.7 rebounds per game.

Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win

• The Clippers have won each of their last six home games.
• The Cavaliers have lost 21 of their last 25 road games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six road games against Clippers teams that held a winning record.

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win

• The Cavaliers have won each of their last 11 road games.
• The Clippers have lost four of their last five games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last six games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
• The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against Central Division opponents.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs LA Clippers Injury Report 

The Clippers will be without Jordan Miller due to a hamstring injury.

Evan Mobley is questionable for the Cavaliers due to a foot injury.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs LA Clippers Prediction

The Cavs have been the hottest team in the league over the last month and they’re 42-24-1 ATS on the season. It’s hard to step in front of the Cavs consistency. However, the Cavs loss to the Magic does raise eyebrows. Also, the Clippers have been finding a groove lately with wins in six of their last seven games. The Clippers are as healthy as they’ve been in a while, Kawhi is playing more and more, and they are 23-10 SU at home.

The Cavs should be the obvious favorite, but the value is with the Clippers and the points at home. It also doesn't help that Mobley may be out for the Cavs. This should be a fun game regardless, but I want the home dog in a contest the Clippers could win outright.