Our Lakers vs Cavaliers prediction for this NBA game is Lakers +5, -110.
The Lakers battle the Cavaliers in this interconference matchup. The Lakers aim to bounce back after their 1st loss of the season, while the Cavaliers seek to remain undefeated.
Offshore Odds: Lakers Are Decent Underdogs on The Road
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakers | +5 (-110) | +160 | O 227 (-110) |
| Cavaliers | -5 (-110) | -190 | U 227 (-110) |
Lakers Looking to Bounce Back On Offense
The Lakers just lost to the Suns on the road, 109-105. Los Angeles was up by 9 after the 1st quarter but was outscored by 11 in both the 2nd and 4th quarters. The Lakers shot 41 percent from the field and lost by 5 points at the free-throw line. Every other major statistic was fairly even; the Suns were just slightly better from the field and made more clutch free throws.
This was the Lakers’ 1st loss of the season, and it featured an inconsistent offensive performance. All of the Lakers’ games have been close and against strong teams. This was the Lakers’ lowest point total of the season, though the starters played well. Anthony Davis led the team in scoring with a double-double of 29 points and 15 rebounds. Los Angeles will look for consistent scoring in their upcoming game against Cleveland.
Cavaliers Defense Setting the Tone
The Cavaliers just defeated the Knicks on the road, 110-104. It was a low-scoring 1st quarter, and Cleveland fell behind by 7 at halftime. The Cavaliers had a fairly even 3rd quarter, but their offense exploded in the 4th. Cleveland shot better than the Knicks from the field, at the free-throw line, and from 3-point range. Darius Garland led the team in scoring with 34 points.
Cleveland’s win against New York was the 1st significant test of the season for the Cavaliers. Their 1st 3 wins were against teams that are currently struggling, but Cleveland was able to secure a solid comeback victory. The Cavaliers will definitely be tested again, with LeBron James returning to his old stomping grounds. Bench scoring will need to be a factor in this game.
Lakers vs Cavaliers Prediction
This will be a fun game. The Lakers are coming off their 1st loss of the season and want to bounce back with some consistent offense. So far, Los Angeles has been in close games, and King James always tends to bring extra scoring against Cleveland. The Cavaliers just faced a hard-fought test against the Knicks, and they will have another close matchup with Los Angeles.
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