Cleveland Cavaliers vs LA Clippers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 29/01/2024, 06:40  by Joseph King | Modified on 29/01/2024 at 06:52 in NBA Predictions

The red-hot Clippers prepare for the third of a seven game road trip when they head to the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse to take on the similarly in-form Cavaliers. Cleveland is coming off a hugely impressive 112-100 away win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. The victory was the ninth in the last 10 for Cleveland as they’ve now moved up to fifth in the East standings with a 27-16 record. The upturn in form has the Cavs just 1.5 games behind the third-place 76ers. They’ll now be tasked with slowing down a Clippers team that is looking like one of the very best in the league. The Cavs are 15-8 at home this season and boast the second-best defense in the NBA with only 109.8 points per game. Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley are both listed on the injury report but are expected to be available.

The Clippers will look to continue their amazing form which has them currently sitting second in the Western Conference. They passed the most recent test of their championship quality by defeating the Boston Celtics 115-96 on the road in what was likely the team’s most impressive performance this season. The victory means that the Clippers have a record of 30-14 and are 22-4 since December 1st, the best mark in the NBA during that time. They’re firing on all cylinders at the moment which has the oddsmakers continuing to shorten their championship odds. The one potential weakness in the Clippers’ season so far has been their form on the road. Compared to their stellar .826 winning mark at home, LA is only .524 on the road.