Lakers vs Cavaliers Picks and Prediction – 10/30/2024
Lakers vs Cavaliers Prediction
Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse will play host to a Wednesday night NBA clash between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Cleveland Cavaliers. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Lakers are off to a 3-1 start for rookie head coach J.J. Redick and their improved ball movement has them ranked fifth in the league in offensive efficiency. On Monday, Los Angeles was outscored by 11 points during the fourth quarter of a 109-105 road loss against Phoenix.
All five Los Angeles starters scored in double figures and were led by All-Star F Anthony Davis with 29 points. Austin Reaves added 23 points on 8-for-15 shooting and pulled down eight boards. All-Star F Joel Embiid missed 11 of 14 field goal attempts and finished with 11 points.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have won 99 games during the last two regular seasons and are hoping to make a deep postseason run for new head coach Kenny Atkinson. The Cavaliers have reeled off four straight victories to start the year and rank second in the league in offensive efficiency. On Monday, Cleveland rallied from a 13-point deficit to earn a 110-104 road victory against New York.
Cleveland G Darius Garland tallied a game-high 34 points on a 12-for-19 shooting performance. All-Star G Donovan Mitchell contributed 25 points (9-17 FG) and five assists. Jarrett Allen added 15 points and 15 rebounds for the Cavaliers, who shot 48 percent from the field.
Lakers vs Cavaliers Pick Analysis
Los Angeles G D’Angelo Russell is dealing with lower back soreness and is listed as questionable for this contest. These two teams are executing on offense at a high level, so the over is worth a look. The Cavaliers are the better defensive team and will cover at home. Final Score Prediction, Cleveland Cavaliers win 119-110.
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