Pick details
| MATCHUP | Cleveland Cavaliers | Los Angeles Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 47-28 | 49-26 |
| Spread | +1.5 -108 | -1.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | +105 | -125 |
| Total | Over 237.5 (-105) | Under 237.5 (-115) |
| Where | crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA | |
| When | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | Spectrum Sports Net | |
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Heat and Jazz, and they play the Warriors next. The Cavs have won 10 of their last 14 games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 119.4 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 115.2 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 28.2 points and 5.9 assists, while Max Strus is averaging 24 points and 1 assist. James Harden is the third double-digit scorer, and Evan Mobley is grabbing 8.7 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Wizards and Nets and play the Thunder next. The Lakers have won 25 of their last 35 games.
The LA Lakers are averaging 116.6 points on 50 percent shooting and allowing 114.9 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 33.4 points and 7.9 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 23.5 points and 4.8 rebounds. LeBron James is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 8.3 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.5 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won each of their last nine games at Crypto.com Arena.
- The Cavaliers have lost seven of their last eight games at Crypto.com Arena against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven road games following a win.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games as home favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last seven night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Lakers have lost four of their last five night games against Cavaliers teams that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the Cavaliers’ last four games as underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Lakers’ last six games as home favorites against the Cavaliers have gone UNDER the total points line.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Deandre Ayton ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FG% (67.7%) this season.
- Austin Reaves is one of only six players in the league to have scored 40+ points in consecutive games this season.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Evan Mobley ranks 4th amongst qualified players for blocks per game (1.8) this season.
- Sam Merrill ranks 4th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Lakers rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (27.0).
- The Lakers rank 29th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (83.9).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (60.0%).
- The Cavaliers rank 2nd in the league for Q3 points per game this season (31.1).
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
Marcus Smart and Adou Thiero are out for the Lakers.
The Cavs will be without Dean Wade, Jarrett Allen, Max Strus, and Jaylon Tyson.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
Both teams are at the end of a back-to-back; the Lakers have the edge being at home and not having to travel. The Lakers are also playing better ball overall and they’ve made bettors money this season. The Cavs are 30-44-1 ATS on the season. Only the Kings have been worse ATS this season. It’s a revenge spot for the Lakers and LeBron, especially after losing the last 3 games against the Cavs. The Cavs beat the Lakers by 30 points in late January. Give me the Lakers and the small chalk.
Randy Chambers's Pick: Los Angeles Lakers -1.5
