Cavaliers vs. Lakers Prediction: Cleveland Predicted to Win Tuesday's NBA Game [12/31/2024]

The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, beginning at 9:00PM ET.

The Lakers, powered by Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Austin Reaves, will face off against the Cavaliers, who feature Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley.

Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Cavaliers as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has analyzed the latest data and conducted 10,000 simulations for Tuesday's Cleveland-LA Lakers game," said Damien Souness from Dimers.

"By incorporating recent updates and various factors, our prediction shows the Cavaliers with a win probability of 66%, compared to 34% for the Lakers."

For further insights into Tuesday's matchup, including the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Cavaliers vs. Lakers predictions page.

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Cavs vs. Lakers Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Tuesday's game between the Lakers and Cavaliers at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to start at 9:00PM ET.

• Who: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Los Angeles Lakers
• Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
• Time: 9:00PM ET/6:00PM PT
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
• Merchandise: Buy Lakers and Cavaliers gear at Fanatics

Dimers.com's full preview of Tuesday's Cavaliers vs. Lakers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

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Cavaliers vs. Lakers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?

Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NBA matchup between the Cavaliers and Lakers 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model gives the Cavaliers a 66% chance of beating the Lakers. Our predicted final score has the Cavaliers winning 116-111.

According to our model, the bookies have got it right, and the Cavaliers and Lakers each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 228-point over/under also has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Cavaliers vs. Lakers Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Cavaliers	Lakers
Spread	-4.5 (-110)	+4.5 (-108)
Moneyline	-180	+155
Total	o228 (-112)	u228 (-108)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Cavaliers vs. Lakers Picks

Our model's biggest edge in today's Cavaliers vs. Lakers matchup is on the moneyline.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the best odds, reveal the best NBA picks for every game throughout the season.

Unlimited access to our full set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.

Cavaliers vs. Lakers Player Props

Betting on Cavaliers vs. Lakers NBA player props? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Crypto.com Arena.

Donovan Mitchell is expected to lead the Cavaliers with 22 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, while Anthony Davis is projected to have 31 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists for the Lakers.

Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.

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Conclusion

We predict the Cavaliers, with a 66% win probability, will likely beat the Lakers on Tuesday.

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