Cavaliers vs. Lakers Picks & Best Bets 31st Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Los Angeles Lakers will meet the Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action on Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena, starting at 9:00 p.m. ET.
The Lakers will be led by Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Austin Reaves, while the Cavaliers are headlined by Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley.
We have run 10,000 simulations of Tuesday's NBA matchup using cutting-edge AI technology to reveal the best Cavaliers vs. Lakers bets, player props and predictions.
Our predictions show that the Cavaliers will likely win with a projected final score of 116-111.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continually monitor the best odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Cavaliers vs. Lakers Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Cavaliers vs. Lakers picks combine the power of AI, statistics and analytics to produce NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Cavaliers vs. Lakers Game Information
- Game Date: Tuesday, December 31st, 2024
- Game Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Crypto.com Arena
- Spread: Cavaliers -4.5 / Lakers +4.5
- Moneyline: Cavaliers -180 / Lakers +155
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 228 Points (-112/-108)
Cavaliers -4.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, both the Cavaliers and Lakers have a 50% chance of covering the spread in this matchup.
- We prefer the Cavaliers -4.5 because of BetMGM's more favorable odds of -110.
Total Points Under 228 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 228, with DraftKings Sportsbook offering the best odds for the under at -108.
- Our analysis suggests a slightly higher likelihood of the 228-point total staying under.
Cavaliers vs. Lakers Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Cleveland Cavaliers at -180 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the Los Angeles Lakers are available at +155 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Cavaliers are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 66% chance of coming out on top.
Not only are they favored to win, but the Cavaliers also present the best betting value, with the odds of -180 available at DraftKings Sportsbook, presenting an edge of 1.6%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Cavaliers vs. Lakers
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Tuesday's Cavaliers vs. Lakers matchup.
Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Donovan Mitchell | 22 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
Darius Garland | 20 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
Evan Mobley | 18 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
Jarrett Allen | 15 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
Caris LeVert | 10 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Darius Garland Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+102)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Darius Garland Over 2.5 3-Pointers | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +102 |
- Our top prop bet for the Cavaliers is on Darius Garland to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 7.4% on the +102 odds offered by FanDuel.
LA Lakers Lakers Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Anthony Davis | 31 | 14 | 5 | 1 |
LeBron James | 26 | 7 | 9 | 2 |
Austin Reaves | 16 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
Rui Hachimura | 14 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Dalton Knecht | 10 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Anthony Davis Over 12.5 Rebounds (+108)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Anthony Davis Over 12.5 Rebounds | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +108 |
- Our best prop bet for the Lakers is on Anthony Davis to record over 12.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 14 rebounds, giving us an edge of 11.0% on the +108 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Cavaliers vs. Lakers Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Cavaliers vs. Lakers trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Dalton Knecht Over 0.5 Total Assists
Dalton Knecht has recorded at least one asssist in 8 of his last 10 appearances (80% of the time). You can wager on him to do it again at odds of -140 (58% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Anthony Davis Over 3.5 Total Assists
Anthony Davis has had more than 3.5 assists in 10 of his last 15 games (67%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 3.5 assists again at odds of -105 (51%), available at FanDuel.
Donovan Mitchell Over 4.5 Total Assists
Donovan Mitchell has had more than 4.5 assists in 10 of his last 11 games (91%). You can bet on him to record over 4.5 assists again at odds of -140 (58%), again available at FanDuel.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Anthony Davis of the Lakers to record over 12.5 rebounds, with a projection of 14 rebounds marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Cavaliers -4.5 to cover.
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