The Cleveland Cavaliers (19-57) head to Staples Center to meet the Los Angeles Clippers (45-31). The Cavaliers can end a seven-game road losing streak. The game starts at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 30, 2019, and will air on Fox Sports – Ohio.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Los Angeles Clippers ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last contest. The Clippers (10-point underdogs) were defeated by the Milwaukee Bucks, 128-118, while the Cavaliers (11.5-point underdogs) fell to the San Antonio Spurs, 116-110. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The Los Angeles game finished 15 points over the projected point total of 231, while the Cleveland game finished 9 points over the projected point total of 217.
Cleveland had an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.6 (above their season average of 23.2) while Los Angeles held Milwaukee to an offensive rebounding percentage of 7.3 (below their season average of 20.9). Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was a key piece for Los Angeles with 21 points and six rebounds. Cleveland, meanwhile, was led by Larry Nance Jr., who contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Danilo Gallinari led the Clippers to a 110-108 win. He scored a game-high 27 points. Los Angeles was unable to cover as a 6.5-point favorite and the two teams combined to score 218 points, which was under the projected point total of 226. One of Los Angeles’ largest strengths was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 20-23 (87.0 percent), while the Cavaliers were 10-13 (76.9 percent).
The Cavaliers’ Collin Sexton has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 23 points per game. Meanwhile, Gilgeous-Alexander has averaged 13 points,6.0 assists,1.2 steals during that same time frame for the Clippers.
A focal point for the Los Angeles offense is getting to the free throw line. The Clippers rank first in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.258), but Cleveland is among the best in the NBA at keeping opponents away from the charity stripe (ranking fifth by yielding a FTA rate of 0.184).
Cavaliers vs. Clippers ATS Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Cavaliers, ATS Winner – Cavaliers, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Cavaliers rank 22nd in three pointers attempted per game (29.3) while the Clippers rank 28th (25.7).
- Los Angeles ranks eighth in points in the paint per game (50.7) while Cleveland ranks 26th (43.9).
- The Cavaliers rank 15th in points off turnovers allowed per game (16.6) while the Clippers rank 25th (17.5).
- Los Angeles ranks 22nd in blocks per game (4.7) while Cleveland ranks last (2.5).
- Cleveland averages 13.4 second chance points per game, which ranks 12th in the NBA. Los Angeles ranks 19th in second chance points allowed per game (13.7).
- The Clippers rank 13th in rebounds per game (45.6) while the Cavaliers rank 26th (42.6).
- The Clippers rank 21st in assists per game (23.7) while the Cavaliers rank 29th (20.8).
- Los Angeles ranks 24th in steals per game (6.8) while Cleveland ranks 29th (6.4).
- Los Angeles ranks 14th in fast break points per game (13.3) while Cleveland ranks 25th (10.6).
- In games where they hold opponents below 100 points, Los Angeles is 6-1 and Cleveland is 6-3.
- The Clippers are 45-22 when they reach 100 points, while the Cavaliers are 17-30.
- Cleveland is 17-18-2 ATS on the road, while Los Angeles is 20-16 ATS at home.
- Of the Cavaliers’ 37 road games, they have 18 overs, 18 unders and 1 push.
- The Clippers have 23 overs, 12 unders and 1 push in 36 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- The Clippers are 3-1-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Cavaliers are 3-2.
- In their last five games, Los Angeles has 4 overs and 1 under, while Cleveland has 3 overs and 2 unders.
- During their last five games, the Clippers have scored an average of 117.8 points per game (2.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 113.8 points per game (0.1 above their season average).
- The Cavaliers’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.0, down from 9.0 for the season.
