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Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers (47-28) are 2.5-point underdogs against Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers (49-26) Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena. The matchup starts at 10:30 p.m. ET on FDSOH and SportsNet LA.
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Lakers vs. Cavaliers Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projection model for this game predicts a final tally of Lakers 117, Cavaliers 116.
- Moneyline Pick: Lakers (-140)
- Total Pick: Under 235.5 (computer predicts 233.0 points)
- Pick ATS: Cavaliers (+2.5)
Recent Lakers vs. Cavaliers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/28/2026 | Cavaliers | -3.5 | 234.5 | -163 | +136 | 129-99 CLE |
| 12/31/2024 | Cavaliers | -4.5 | 228 | -186 | +155 | 122-110 CLE |
| 10/30/2024 | Cavaliers | -4.5 | 226.5 | -172 | +144 | 134-110 CLE |
Lakers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Los Angeles is 41-34-0 against the spread this season.
- The Lakers are 25-16 against the spread when favored by 2.5 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in 38 of Los Angeles' 75 games with a set total.
- This season, the Lakers have been favored 46 times and won 36, or 78.3%, of those games.
- Los Angeles has a record of 30-8, a 78.9% win rate, when it's favored by -140 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Cavaliers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this year, Cleveland has compiled a 31-43-1 record against the spread.
- When they have played as at least 2.5-point underdogs this season, the Cavaliers are 7-3 against the spread.
- Cleveland's games have hit the over 36 out of 75 times (48%).
- The Cavaliers have won 50% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (7-7).
- In games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +117 or longer, Cleveland has a record of 4-4 (50%).
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Lakers vs. Cavaliers Injury Report
Lakers
Lakers:
LeBron James: Questionable (Injury Management),
Marcus Smart: Out (Ankle)
Cavaliers
Cavaliers:
Jaylon Tyson: Out (Toe),
Max Strus: Day-To-Day (Foot),
Jarrett Allen: Day-To-Day (Knee),
Dean Wade: Out (Ankle),
Sam Merrill: Out (Injury Management)
Lakers vs. Cavaliers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
- Game time: 10:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSOH and SportsNet LA
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
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