- LeBron James returns to Cleveland on Wednesday as his Lakers visit the undefeated Cavaliers
- Cleveland has won its first four games by an average of 16.7 PPG
- See the Lakers vs Cavaliers predictions, player props, and best available odds on Oct. 30
The Los Angeles Lakers (3-1, 0-1 away, 4-0 ATS) fell from the ranks of the unbeaten on Monday. On Wednesday night, the Lakers will look to hand the Cleveland Cavaliers (4-0, 1-0 home, 4-0 ATS) the same fate when the teams meet at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at 7:10 pm ET. With the Cavs rolling and Los Angeles on the second leg of a five-game road trip, the Lakers vs Cavaliers odds establish Cleveland as a 4.5-point home favorite.
Lakers vs Cavaliers Predictions
- Lakers moneyline (+160) at ESPN Bet
- Rui Hachimura over 16.5 points (+165)
Sascha Paruk’s 2024-25 NBA betting record: 7-6 (+0.98 units). All wagers 1 unit unless stated otherwise.
Cleveland is off to a hot start but this is essentially the same team that flamed out in the first round against the Magic last year. Three of their first four opponents (Wizards, Pistons, Raptors) are absolute bottom-feeders. Their 110-104 win at the Knicks on Monday was undeniably impressive, but New York is still struggling to piece it’s new lineup together. Now was a good time to catch them.
The Lakers took both games against the Cavs last season, including a 121-115 victory in Cleveland last November with the Cavs at full strength. Anthony Davis had a game-high 32 points and 13 rebounds as the Lakers dominated the glass (44-37).
When I picked the Lakers to cover against the Suns (which they did by half a point), I keyed on the fact that, at this early stage of both the season and the road trip, LA’s thin bench wouldn’t be as big a factor as it will be at later dates. At +160 (which is just a 38.46% implied win probability), I like the value on the Lakers to win straight-up in LeBron’s latest return to his home state.
The same holds true tonight. They had the day off yesterday and another day off tomorrow before a game against the Raptors. First-year coach JJ Redick shouldn’t hesitate to five Davis and James heavy minutes.
I’m also backing the red-hot Rui Hachimura to go over 17.5 points at +165 odds. Hachimura is averaging exactly 17.5 PPG and has scored at least 18 in three of four games so far this season. His 14.3 FGA per game are nearly three more than his previous career-high (11.4) and his range has improved. He won’t continue to hit at 61.4% from beyond the arc, obviously, but he’s proving that his 42.2 3P% from last season was no fluke.
LAL vs CLE Player Props
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Three-Pointers Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis (LAL) | 26.5 (Ov -125 | Un -105) | 12.5 (Ov -130 | Un -100) | 3.5 (Ov +120 | Un -154) | 0.5 (Ov +105 | Un -135) |
| Donovan Mitchell (CLE) | 25.5 (Ov -110 | Un -120) | 3.5 (Ov -130 | Un -100) | 5.5 (Ov -100 | Un -130) | 3.5 (Ov +120 | Un -154) |
| LeBron James (LAL) | 23.5 (Ov -115 | Un -115) | 6.5 (Ov -135 | Un +105) | 8.5 (Ov -110 | Un -120) | 1.5 (Ov -175| Un +135) |
| Darius Garland (PHX) | 18.5 (Ov -110 | Un -120) | 2.5 (Ov -135 | Un +105) | 6.5 (Ov +110| Un -140) | 2.5 (Ov -145 | Un +114) |
| Austin Reaves (LAL) | 16.5 (Ov -130 | Un -100) | 4.5 (Ov -115 | Un -115) | 4.5 (Ov -145 | Un +114) | 2.5 (Ov +135 | Un -175) |
| Evan Mobley (CLE) | 15.5 (Ov -125 | Un -105) | 8.5 (Ov -125 | Un -105) | 2.5 (Ov -145 | Un +114) | 0.5 (Ov +105 | Un -135) |
| Rui Hachimura (LAL) | 14.5 (Ov -125 | Un -105) | 5.5 (Ov -154 | Un +120) | OFF | 1.5 (Ov -110 | Un -120) |
| Jarrett Allen (CLE) | 14.5 (Ov -115 | Un -115) | 9.5 (Ov -140 | Un +110) | OFF | OFF |
| D’Angelo Russell (LAL) | 13.5 (Ov -120 | Un -110) | 2.5 (Ov -100 | Un -130) | 5.5 (Ov +105 | Un -135) | 2.5 (Ov -100 | Un -130) |
| Caris LeVert (CLE) | 9.5 (Ov -125 | Un -105) | 2.5 (Ov -160 | Un +124) | OFF | 0.5 (Ov -180 | Un +140) |
| Dean Wade (CLE) | 5.5 (Ov -145 | Un +114) | 4.5 (Ov +120 | Un -154) | OFF | 1.5 (Ov -115 | Un -115) |
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Off to a blazingly hot start to the season, Anthony Davis (32.8 PPG, 12.0 RPG) has the highest point total of the night at 26.5 O/U and the highest rebound total at 12.5 O/U. Davis had 29 and 15 – both team highs – in Monday’s narrow 109-105 loss at Phoenix. Donovan Mitchell (23.8 PPG, 4.5 APG has the highest total among Cavs players at 25.5 O/U.
Ohio native LeBron James (23.5 O/U) is the only other player with a total over 20. LeBron is averaging 20.0 PPG, 7.0 RPG, and 7.5 APG through four games this season.
Best Lakers vs Cavaliers Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | +4.5 (-110) at bet365 | +160 at ESPN Bet | Over 225.5 (-110) at FanDuel |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | -4.0 (-112) at FanDuel | -172 at FanDuel | Under 226.5 (-115) at BetMGM |
The Lakers vs Cavaliers spread is 4.5 at most sportsbooks with -110 odds both ways. The outlier is FanDuel, which has lowered it to Cleveland -4.0.
FanDuel, not coincidentally, also has the best odds on the Cavaliers’ moneyline at -172. The longest odds on a Lakers straight-up victory are +160 at ESPN Bet.
There is a one-point range in the Lakers vs Cavaliers game total in Wednesday’s NBA odds. FanDuel is on the low end at 225.5 (O -110/U -110) while BetMGM is on the high end at 226.5 (O -105/U -115). The NBA public betting splits show the Lakers getting 60% of moneyline handle on just 40% of the bets. The public is absolutely hammering the over, putting 93% of handle and 93% of O/U tickets on the over as of 12:15 pm ET.
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The Los Angeles Lakers will face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 30th in what is sure to be an exciting matchup. Both teams are coming off strong performances in their previous games and will be looking to continue their winning streaks.
When it comes to predictions for this game, the Lakers are the clear favorites. They have a stacked roster led by superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, who have been playing at an elite level so far this season. The Cavaliers, on the other hand, have a young and inexperienced team that has struggled to find consistency.
In terms of player props, LeBron James is always a safe bet to put up big numbers. He is averaging over 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists per game this season and will likely have a big impact on the outcome of this game. Anthony Davis is another player to keep an eye on, as he has been dominant on both ends of the court.
As for the best odds for this game, most sportsbooks have the Lakers as heavy favorites. The spread is currently set at around -10 in favor of the Lakers, indicating that oddsmakers believe they will win by double digits. The over/under for total points scored is set at around 220, which suggests that this could be a high-scoring affair.
Overall, the Lakers are expected to come out on top in this matchup against the Cavaliers. With their star-studded lineup and strong performances so far this season, they should have no trouble securing a win. However, anything can happen in the NBA, so it will be interesting to see how this game plays out on October 30th.