LA Clippers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction 11/23/2025 Today’s NBA Picks

The Los Angeles Clippers and the Cleveland Cavaliers do battle at the Rocket Arena on Sunday night. Here’s a LA Clippers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction. This article will include a LA Clippers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Pick.

Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview 

The Los Angeles Clippers have been in a major slump as they’ve lost nine of their last 11 games overall, but they will be feeling much better after snapping a three-game skid with a 131-116 road win over the Hornets last night. James Harden drained 10 3-pointers to lead the team with 55 points on 17 of 26 shooting, Ivica Zubac added 18 points on nine of 12 shooting while Brook Lopez chipped in with 11 points off the bench.

As a team, the Clippers shot 51 percent from the field and 19 of 43 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 38 points in the first quarter to take a narrow lead into halftime. Before they went on a pivotal 19-4 run in the third quarter to pull ahead and come away with the much-needed win.

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been in fine form as they’ve won four of their last six games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after beating the Pacers in a 120-109 home win on Friday. Donovan Mitchell led the team with 32 points, nine rebounds and five assists on 11 of 22 shooting, Evan Mobley added 22 points with 12 rebounds and four assists while Darius Garland and De’Andre Hunter each scored 20 points.

As a team, the Cavaliers shot 48 percent from the field and 13 of 35 from the 3-point line as they got off to a decent start. However, they could barely get any separation from the pesky Pacers until the third quarter where they poured in 38 points to take a 22-point lead, which allowed them to rest some starters early. 

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win

• The Cavaliers have won each of their last 11 home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Clippers have lost each of their last six games against Central Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
• The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games against Central Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
• The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last three night games against the Clippers at Rocket Arena.

Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win

• The Clippers have won each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
• The Cavaliers have lost each of their last four games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Clippers.
• The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against Western Conference opponents.
• The road team has covered the spread in seven of the Clippers’ last eight games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Cavaliers’ last four games have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Each of the Clippers’ last four games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts

• Evan Mobley is one of only four qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.5 threes and 1.5 blocks this season.
• Dean Wade ranks 5th amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (4.8) this season.

Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts

• Kris Dunn ranks T35th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.4) this season.
• John Collins ranks 13th amongst qualified Centers for FT% (79.4%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Cavaliers rank 2nd in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (76.5%).
• The Cavaliers rank 3rd in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (35.1).
• The Clippers rank 29th for fast break points (186) this season.
• The Clippers rank 29th for fast break points per game (11.6) this season.

LA Clippers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction

The Clippers are still missing some key players with Kawhi Leonard, Bradley Beal and Derrick Jones Jr out, while the Cavaliers are still missing Jarrett Allen, Lonzo Ball, Sam Merrill and Max Strus. The Clippers looked great in last night’s big win over the Hornets, but they were really struggling before that win and it’s hard to get too excited about beating one of the worst teams in the league. The Cavaliers have been one of the more consistent teams so far this season, but the injuries to their role players like Allen and Merrill has stopped them from really taking off so far. The Clippers are getting plenty of points here, but I am expecting a letdown performance on their second game of a back to back set, so I will take the Cavaliers to take care of business at home.

Peter Tran's Pick: Cleveland -9.5