San Antonio Spurs vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 04/02/2024, 06:50  by Devesh Jaganath in NBA Predictions

The Cleveland Cavaliers head to the AT&T Center to face the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA on Saturday night. The hosts are 10-39 and bottom of the Western Conference, while the visitors are 30-16 and fourth in the Eastern Conference. 

The Cleveland Cavaliers are currently on a scorching streak, securing victories in 12 of their last 13 games overall. They are seeking a fifth consecutive win after a 108-101 road triumph against the Grizzlies on Thursday. Donovan Mitchell spearheaded the team with 25 points and seven assists on 10 of 19 shooting, while Caris LeVert contributed 16 points coming off the bench. In terms of scoring, the Cavaliers rank 18th in the league, averaging 114.3 points per game, while their upcoming opponents, the San Antonio Spurs, are positioned 26th defensively, allowing an average of 120.9 points per game. However, Cleveland's true strength lies in their defense, boasting the second-best defensive rating in the NBA, limiting opponents to 111.4 points per 100 possessions. Heading into the upcoming game, there are uncertainties surrounding the availability of Ty Jerome and Jarrett Allen, both listed as doubtful, while Tristan Thompson is suspended.

Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs have been poor this season and have posted losses in nine of their last 12 games overall. They narrowly missed a victory against the Pelicans with a 114-113 loss last night. Devin Vassell led the team with 28 points on 11 of 21 shooting, and Tre Jones contributed 20 points along with seven rebounds. Currently, the Spurs stand as the 24th-ranked scoring team in the NBA, averaging 112.6 points per game. In contrast, their upcoming opponents, the Cleveland Cavaliers, boast the third-best defense in terms of points allowed per game, conceding an average of 109.8. Defensively, the Spurs have struggled, allowing 121.1 points on 48.9 percent shooting. There are uncertainties regarding the availability of Keldon Johnson and Charles Bassey, both flagged as doubtful.