The Cavaliers will play the Lakers on Tuesday, December 31st, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers set for Tuesday, December 31st, 2024. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently have a 99.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Los Angeles Lakers is 91.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Cleveland Cavaliers - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently have a 10-3 record as an away team. That standing puts them 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers start this matchup with a 10-4 record as a home team. They now rank 6th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently rank 2nd (122.7) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Los Angeles Lakers stand at 15th averaging 112.0 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 111.0 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers, ranking them 19th in the league. The Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 12th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 114.1 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Cleveland Cavaliers have notched a 6-0 Eastern Central Division division record, while the Los Angeles Lakers possess a 6-2 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Cleveland Cavaliers have a 27-4 overall record, while the Los Angeles Lakers have a 18-13 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, the Cavaliers face the Lakers in a battle of titans... Los Angeles fans cheer loudly, creating a raucous atmosphere in the arena... The Cavaliers dominate with a stellar record, while the Lakers trail... The Cavs look to continue their winning streak against the Lakers... see you courtside at today's game... Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks... Look at this game's prop bets below.
Best Cavaliers at Lakers Odds
| Underdog Los Angeles Lakers | Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Los Angeles Lakers | Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Cleveland Cavaliers are -4.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Los Angeles Lakers are +4.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 227.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 227.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are the -190 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Los Angeles Lakers are the +155 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Cavaliers
Lakers
12/31/24 9:10pm EST | -4.5 -110+4.5 -110 |
Underdog Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +4.5 Los Angeles Lakers underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers - Cleveland Cavaliers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -4.5 Cleveland Cavaliers favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Cleveland Cavaliers at Los Angeles Lakers Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Cavaliers
Lakers
Game to Overtime
12/31/24 9:10pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Cavaliers
Team Total Points
CLE at LAL 12/31/24 9:10pm EST | 116.5 o -110116.5 u -120Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
CLE at LAL 12/31/24 9:10pm EST | 111.5 o -120111.5 u -105Bet |
Anthony Davis
Points Scored
CLE at LAL 12/31/24 9:10pm EST | 25.5 o -11025.5 u -120Bet |
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Austin Reaves
Points Scored
CLE at LAL 12/31/24 9:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -120Bet |
Bronny James
Points Scored
CLE at LAL 12/31/24 9:10pm EST | 1.5 o -1101.5 u -120Bet |
Caris LeVert
Points Scored
CLE at LAL 12/31/24 9:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1359.5 u +100Bet |
Darius Garland
Points Scored
CLE at LAL 12/31/24 9:10pm EST | 19.5 o -12019.5 u -110Bet |
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Dean Wade
Points Scored
CLE at LAL 12/31/24 9:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1405.5 u +105Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points Scored
CLE at LAL 12/31/24 9:10pm EST | 22.5 o -15522.5 u +115Bet |
Dorian Finney-Smith
Points Scored
CLE at LAL 12/31/24 9:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1306.5 u +100Bet |
Evan Mobley
Points Scored
CLE at LAL 12/31/24 9:10pm EST | 16.5 o -14016.5 u +105Bet |
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Georges Niang
Points Scored
CLE at LAL 12/31/24 9:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1156.5 u -115Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points Scored
CLE at LAL 12/31/24 9:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
LeBron James
Points Scored
CLE at LAL 12/31/24 9:10pm EST | 23.5 o -12523.5 u -105Bet |
Max Christie
Points Scored
CLE at LAL 12/31/24 9:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1058.5 u -125Bet |
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Max Strus
Points Scored
CLE at LAL 12/31/24 9:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1306.5 u +100Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points Scored
CLE at LAL 12/31/24 9:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
Sam Merrill
Points Scored
CLE at LAL 12/31/24 9:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1355.5 u +100Bet |
Ty Jerome
Points Scored
CLE at LAL 12/31/24 9:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1155.5 u -115Bet |
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Anthony Davis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at LAL 12/31/24 9:10pm EST | 41.5 o -11541.5 u -115Bet |
Austin Reaves
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at LAL 12/31/24 9:10pm EST | 28.5 o -10528.5 u -130Bet |
Caris LeVert
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at LAL 12/31/24 9:10pm EST | 16.5 o -13016.5 u -105Bet |
Darius Garland
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at LAL 12/31/24 9:10pm EST | 28.5 o -11528.5 u -115Bet |
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Dean Wade
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at LAL 12/31/24 9:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -115Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at LAL 12/31/24 9:10pm EST | 31.5 o -13031.5 u +100Bet |
Evan Mobley
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at LAL 12/31/24 9:10pm EST | 27.5 o -13027.5 u -105Bet |
Georges Niang
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at LAL 12/31/24 9:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11511.5 u -115Bet |
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Jarrett Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at LAL 12/31/24 9:10pm EST | 22.5 o -12022.5 u -110Bet |
LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at LAL 12/31/24 9:10pm EST | 39.5 o -12039.5 u -110Bet |
Max Strus
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at LAL 12/31/24 9:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11512.5 u -115Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at LAL 12/31/24 9:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -125Bet |
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Sam Merrill
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at LAL 12/31/24 9:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1208.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Cleveland Cavaliers | 39 | 9 | 0.813 | 0.0 | 23-3 | 16-6 | 8-1 | 26-6 | 122.2 | 112.0 | +10.2 | W3 | 6-4 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 27 | 19 | 0.587 | +11.0 | 16-6 | 11-13 | 7-3 | 17-11 | 111.8 | 112.3 | -0.5 | W1 | 7-3 |
Cleveland Cavaliers & Los Angeles Lakers Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Cleveland Cavaliers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Cavaliers | +800 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Lakers | +4000 Bet |
Cleveland Cavaliers & Los Angeles Lakers Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
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How to Bet on the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, December 31st, 2024 at 9:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Los Angeles Lakers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Los Angeles Lakers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.