Clippers vs. Cavaliers: NBA odds, Picks and Predictions
Clippers vs. Cavaliers Odds
| Clippers Odds | +10 |
| Cavaliers Odds | -10 |
| Over/Under | 214.5 |
| Date | Sun, Jan. 29 |
| Time | 7:00 p.m. |
| TV | BSOH |
The Los Angeles Clippers and Cleveland Cavaliers will meet at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Sunday evening to conclude their week of action. Ahead of tip-off, Los Angeles (28-24) owns the fourth-best record in the Western Conference. Cleveland (30-21) owns the fifth-best record in the Eastern Conference. Yet, with multiple missing pieces for the Clippers in this matchup, oddsmakers are anticipating a sizable win for the Cavaliers, pricing Cleveland as 10-point home favorites on the spread.
Los Angeles Clippers
Leonard, George OUT
On Sunday, Los Angeles will be without each of their top two offensive threats, with both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George ruled out. Per Cleaning the Glass, when both Leonard and George are off of the floor at the same time this season, the Clippers rank in the third percentile in offensive efficiency and the 38th percentile in defensive efficiency. In their absence, this roster is significantly worse than league average on both ends of the floor.
Who will step up for the Clippers?
Per CourtIQ, when both of the Clippers co-stars are off of the court, Norman Powell (+4.3%) sees the largest increase in usage of any player on the roster. In these situations, Powell is averaging 27.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per 36 minutes of action.
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Cleveland Cavaliers
Mitchell listed as questionable
Donovan Mitchell has missed five of Cleveland’s last six games due to a groin strain, but participated in shootaround this morning, which is usually a sign that a player will suit-up later in the day. Per Cleaning the Glass, the Cavaliers rank in the 61st percentile in offensive efficiency and the 83rd percentile in defensive efficiency this season with Mitchell on the floor, compared to the 58th percentile in offensive efficiency and the 75th percentile in defensive efficiency.
Defending The Land
Entering play on Sunday, Cleveland owns the best home record in the entire Eastern Conference, at 20-5. In 25 games in their home building, the Cavaliers have outscored their opponents by 7.9 points per 100 possessions. A significant reason for their success can be attributed to the fact that they rank third in the league in defensive efficiency at home, allowing only 107.9 points per 100 possessions. Facing an injury-depleted Los Angeles offense, expect a strong showing from Cleveland’s defense in this spot.
Clippers vs. Cavaliers – Picks & Predictions
When both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are off of the floor at the same time this season, the Clippers are scoring only 104.7 points per 100 possessions. Playing on their home court this year, Cleveland ranks third out of 30 teams in the NBA in defensive efficiency, allowing 107.9 points per 100 possessions.
Expect Los Angeles to have a difficult time putting the ball in the basket on Sunday – take the under on their team total.
PICK: Clippers Team Total u102.5 points (-125, PointsBet)
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