NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers @ Los Angeles Clippers - March 18, 2025
March 18, 2025, 9:02am EDT
TSG A.I. Picks
10:30pm EDT, Tuesday | Spread | Moneyline | Over/Under |
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Los Angeles Clippers | +3.5 -110 | +137 | O 228 -110 |
Cleveland Cavaliers | -3.5 -110 | -164 | U 228 -110 |
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Los Angeles Clippers
+3.5
-110
Cleveland Cavaliers
-3.5
-110
Moneyline
Los Angeles Clippers
+137
Cleveland Cavaliers
-164
Over/Under
Over 228
-110
Under 228
-110
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Cleveland Cavaliers
-3.5
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Cleveland Cavaliers
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OVER/UNDER PICK
Under
228
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As I dive into the upcoming matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome, I can’t help but analyze the numbers to get a clearer picture of what we might expect. The Cavaliers enter this game as -3.5-point favorites, which reflects their impressive record of 56-11 overall and a solid 42-24-1 against the spread (ATS). However, they have stumbled a bit recently, going just 2-4 ATS in their last six games.
On the other hand, the Clippers come in with a respectable 38-30 record and have been on a roll lately, winning three straight games and posting an impressive 6-1 SU in their last seven outings. They also have performed well against the spread recently with a 5-2 mark in their last seven games.
When we look at offensive production, it’s clear that Cleveland has an edge. They average an impressive 122.8 points per game on a shooting percentage of nearly 49.4%, including hitting over 39% from beyond the arc. In contrast, while Los Angeles scores around 111.2 points per game with slightly lower efficiency (47.6% shooting), they still manage to be competitive thanks to decent ball movement reflected by their average of about 24.9 assists per game.
Defensively, both teams are quite competent but again lean towards Cleveland for superiority in rebounding and turnovers forced. The Cavaliers grab about 45 rebounds per game compared to the Clippers’ approximately 43 rebounds while committing slightly fewer fouls (18.3 vs. LA’s 18.4). Moreover, Cleveland’s ability to force turnovers is notable—they lose only about 13 turnovers per game compared to LA’s higher rate of around 15 turnovers.
Now let’s consider recent trends—Cleveland has seen five of its last six games go UNDER total points, indicating that while they score efficiently, they’ve tightened up defensively as well; similarly for LA who saw its recent outing end under with just a combined score of 211 points against Charlotte despite scoring more than usual earlier this season.
Given all these factors—the Cavaliers’ superior offensive stats coupled with strong defensive metrics—I predict that Cleveland will not only win this matchup but also cover the spread comfortably tonight against Los Angeles.
Furthermore, I anticipate that this contest will remain below the total set at 228 due to both teams trending towards lower-scoring affairs lately alongside how tightly contested matchups often lead to tighter defenses emerging during critical moments.
In summary: expect Cleveland to secure victory while covering -3.5; anticipate another low-scoring affair where totals stay beneath expectations as both teams focus on defense amidst playoff positioning considerations!
Los Angeles Clippers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Live Odds & Betting History
Betting odds provided by BetUS
Wager Type | Los Angeles Clippers | Cleveland Cavaliers |
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Spread | +3.5 (-110) | -3.5 (-110) |
Moneyline | +137 | -164 |
Total | Under 228 (-110) | Over 228 (-110) |
Team Data | Los Angeles Clippers | Cleveland Cavaliers |
---|---|---|
Points | 111.22 | 122.83 |
Field Goal % | 47.60% | 49.41% |
Three Points % | 36.46% | 39.12% |
Free Throw % | 79.02% | 78.53% |
Total Rebounds | 43.49 | 45.38 |
Assists | 24.88 | 28.49 |
Steals | 9.64 | 8.21 |
Turnovers | 15.36 | 13.17 |
Personal Fouls | 18.42 | 18.29 |

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