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Robert Marvi

Lakers vs. Cavaliers: Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

The Los Angeles Lakers play the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet at BetMGM.

The game starts at 3:30 p.m. Eastern time and can be seen on Spectrum SportsNet. A full preview, which includes injury reports and probable starting lineups for both teams, can be seen here.

The Lakers are 2-6 and coming off a 130-116 loss to the Utah Jazz that followed back-to-back victories. Meanwhile, Cleveland is 7-1 and looking to prove that they’re true championship contenders.

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Betting lines

The lines, courtesy of BetMGM

  • Point spread: Cavaliers -5.5
  • Money line: Cavaliers -225 / Lakers +185
  • Over-under: 222.5

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Advice and prediction

The Lakers are still working out some kinks, and while Anthony Davis has been playing well, LeBron James is struggling. He has shot at least 50 percent in just one game so far this season, and he has failed to reach the 40 percent mark in both of the last two contests.

Cleveland, on the other hand, may have the best backcourt in the NBA, as well as a frontcourt that blocks shots, runs the floor and throws down lob passes very well.

Expect the Lakers to compete, but don’t expect them to win.

Prediction: Cavaliers 110, Lakers 104

Get more betting analysis and predictions at Sportsbook Wire.

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