Expert prediction
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. LA Clippers Preview, Odds, Prediction (Mar 18)
- Nikola Velickovic
- Mar 17, 2025 at 6:46 AM EDT
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Cavaliers vs. Clippers event takes place at the Intuit Dome.
- Cleveland Cavaliers have lost their last game, vs. Magic 108-103.
- LA Clippers won 6 of their previous 7 matches.
While the Cavaliers try to secure the top spot in the NBA standings, the Clippers are on the rise and are attacking the place, which leads to the NBA playoffs directly.
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Where, When & How to Watch
- When: Tuesday, March 19, 9:30 pm ET
- Where: Intuit Dome, Los Angeles, California
- How to Watch: ClipperVision
NBA Odds
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavaliers | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Clippers | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Game Preview
The Cavaliers lost at home to the Orlando Magic, with whom they’ve developed some kind of rivalry over the past two years. The score was 108-103 for the guests from Florida. This was only their first loss in the previous 17 games.
Donovan Mitchell had 23 points, yet shot 9-for-29, hitting only three of his 14 three-point attempts. Jarrett Allen had a double-double with 20 points and 12 boards. The bench scored just 22 points combined in this one.
HARDEN, CLIPPERS WIN 6 OF LAST 7 🙌
— NBA (@NBA) March 17, 2025
31 PTS
10 REB
7 AST
4 3PM
2 STL pic.twitter.com/cMyyNQxVFG
The Clippers are on the rise, having won six of the last seven meetings. James Harden is doing a wonderful job, with the Beard catching his old rhythm. LAC defeated the Hornets last night, 123-88, with Harden scoring 31 points and grabbing 10 boards.
Kawhi Leonard is back (we’ll see for how long), and he had 23 points. Ivica Zubac developed into a dual threat, posting another double-double with 17 points and 14 boards, though he was only two assists shy of a triple-double.
Cavaliers vs. Clippers Betting Trends
- Cavaliers are 16-1 in the last 17 NBA games.
- Total went UNDER in 5 of the Clippers 6 matches.
- LA Clippers are 6-1 STRAIGHT UP in the previous 7 contests.
- LAC won the last 6 home games.
Cavaliers vs. Clippers Head to Head
This is the first meeting of the year between these teams. Clippers won 9 of the last 14 matches against the Cavaliers.
Cavaliers vs. Clippers Predictions
This is a game between two very offensive teams, and we expect to see at least 235 points in this one.
- Free NBA picks: Over 234.5 points
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