Cleveland Cavaliers at San Antonio Spurs Free Prediction 03/28/19

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The Cleveland Cavaliers (19-56) and the San Antonio Spurs (43-32) face off at AT&T Center. The Cavaliers are 13-point underdogs and can put an end to a six-game road losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 218 points and it will air on Fox Sports – Ohio at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 28, 2019.

Cleveland Cavaliers at San Antonio Spurs Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last game. The Cavaliers (5.5-point underdogs) were defeated by the Boston Celtics, 116-106, while the Spurs (4.5-point favorites) fell to the Charlotte Hornets, 125-116. Both games went over their projected point totals. The Cleveland game finished 6 points over the projected point total of 216, while the San Antonio game finished 21 points over the projected point total of 220.

Cleveland did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (19-25; 76.0 percent) while San Antonio had an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.3 (above their season average of 20.8). San Antonio’s LaMarcus Aldridge had a solid performance, finishing with 20 points and 15 rebounds. Collin Sexton, meanwhile was a key piece for Cleveland with 24 points.

The Spurs dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the most recent game, San Antonio won 110-94. One of San Antonio’s largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They had 32 free throw attempts, while Cleveland had just 14. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

A little over half of the Cavaliers’ games have finished over the total. Cleveland holds records of 19-56 straight up (SU) and 35-38-2 against the spread (ATS).

Spurs games also have a slight tendency to go over the total (54.7 percent). Further, San Antonio owns records of 43-32 SU and 41-32-2 ATS.

The Cavaliers’ Sexton has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 24 points per game. Meanwhile, Aldridge has averaged 22 points,9.2 rebounds,3.2 assists,2.4 blocks during that same time frame for the Spurs.

Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the league’s slowest-paced teams clash. San Antonio ranks 22nd in possessions per game (100.5) and Cleveland is 29th (98.7). Furthermore, the Cavaliers, who rank 21st in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.190), could have a tough time getting to the line against the Spurs, who rank second in opponents’ FTA rate (0.170).

Cleveland Cavaliers at San Antonio Spurs Free Pick

Free NBA Pick: SU Winner – Spurs, ATS Winner – Cavaliers, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • The Cavaliers rank 26th in points in the paint per game (43.7) while the Spurs rank 27th (43.1).
  • San Antonio ranks fourth in blocks allowed per game (4.2) while Cleveland ranks 24th (5.5).
  • The Cavaliers rank 22nd in three pointers attempted per game (29.3) while the Spurs rank last (25.1).
  • San Antonio ranks 19th in rebounds per game (44.9) while Cleveland ranks 26th (42.5).
  • Cleveland ranks 29th in steals per game (6.4) while San Antonio ranks last (6.0).
  • The Cavaliers rank 12th in second chance points per game (13.5) while the Spurs rank 28th (11.6).
  • The Cavaliers are 25th in the league with 10.6 fast break points per game while the Spurs are 27th with 10.4 fast break points per game.
  • San Antonio ranks 29th in points off turnovers per game (14.2) while Cleveland ranks last (14.1).
  • San Antonio ranks 15th in assists per game (24.5) while Cleveland ranks 29th (20.9).
  • In games where they allow less than 100 points, Cleveland is 6-3 and San Antonio is 14-3.
  • When reaching the century mark, the Spurs are 42-21 and the Cavaliers are 17-29.
  • San Antonio is 24-13 ATS at home, while Cleveland is 16-18-2 ATS on the road.
  • The Cavaliers have 18 unders, 17 overs and 1 push in 36 road games.
  • In 37 home games, the Spurs have 20 unders and 17 overs.

Bettings Trends:

  • The Spurs are 2-2-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Cavaliers are 3-2.
  • In their last five games, San Antonio has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Cleveland has 3 overs and 2 unders.
  • The Spurs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 1.5 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Cavaliers have scored an average of 110.4 points per game (6.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 114.8 points per game (1.3 above their season average).