The league-leading Cleveland Cavaliers (59-15) welcome a surging LA Clippers squad that's won 10 of their last 12 games to Rocket Arena this Sunday afternoon in what promises to be a high-scoring affair.
While the Cavs boast the NBA's top offense (122.3 PPG) and an absurd 31-5 home record, LA's recent 132-119 victory over Cleveland just twelve days ago suggests this matchup might be closer than the 7.5-point spread indicates.
The battle between James Harden's playmaking and Donovan Mitchell's scoring prowess could be the difference when the Cleveland Cavaliers face off against the Los Angeles Clippers in this cross-conference clash.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Los Angeles Clippers prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Cleveland Cavaliers vs Los Angeles Clippers matchup, our predictive model gives the Cavs a 61.33% chance of defeating the Clips.
Cleveland Cavaliers: 61.33% win probability
- Conference dominance (1st in Eastern Conference with 59 wins)
- Exceptional scoring capability (9048 points scored this season, highest in the East)
- Strong defensive record (8302 points against, creating a +746 point differential)
Los Angeles Clippers: 38.67% win probability
- Road disadvantage (traveling East to face the conference leader)
- Scoring limitations (8194 points scored, which ranks 14th among all teams)
- Conference position disparity (6th in Western Conference vs. facing 1st in East)
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Los Angeles Clippers odds
Here are the latest odds for this NBA showdown between the Los Angeles Clippers visiting the Cleveland Cavaliers at home on Sunday, March 30.
| Cleveland Cavaliers | Los Angeles Clippers | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -295 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) | +240 (via bet365 US) |
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Los Angeles Clippers preview
Sunday's clash at Rocket Arena pits the white-hot Cavaliers (59-15) against a surging Clippers (42-31) squad that's won 10 of their last 12 games.
Cleveland brings the league's top-ranked offense (122.3 PPG) into this East-West showdown, but might still be smarting from their surprising 133-122 loss to Detroit that snapped a three-game win streak.
The Clippers, fresh off demolishing Brooklyn 132-100 behind Kawhi Leonard's 31-point masterclass, have history on their side after dominating the Cavs 132-119 in their first meeting just weeks ago.
Donovan Mitchell will look to continue his hot hand after dropping 38 against Detroit, while James Harden (22.5 PPG, 8.6 APG) leads a balanced LA attack that's suddenly clicking on all cylinders.
Though Cleveland boasts an imposing 31-5 home record, LA's recent 9-0 run against Eastern Conference teams suggests this won't be a cakewalk for the favorites.
The matchup features fascinating contrasts – Cleveland's league-best outside shooting (38.4% from three) against LA's stingy defense that ranks 2nd in defensive rating.
Worth watching: Ivica Zubac, who's been a monster on the glass while averaging a double-double (16.5 PPG, 12.5 RPG) for the Clippers.
This one has all the ingredients for a playoff-atmosphere thriller, with Cleveland's high-octane offense trying to solve a Clippers defense that's held opponents to just 108.4 points per game.
Key stats
- 1Cleveland Cavaliers sit 1st in Eastern Conference with 59 wins vs Clippers' 6th in Western Conference with 42 wins
- 2Cavaliers' 746-point goal difference (9048-8302) vs Clippers' more modest 280-point differential (8194-7914)
- 3Clippers show better recent form (WWLWW) compared to Cavaliers (LWWWL)
- 4Cavaliers boast better overall win percentage (79.7%) than Clippers (57.5%) this season
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Los Angeles Clippers form
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Los Angeles Clippers head to head
Cleveland Cavaliers
20%
Los Angeles Clippers
80%
Mar 30, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers
0 : 0
Los Angeles Clippers
Mar 19, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers
132 : 119
Cleveland Cavaliers
Apr 7, 2024
Los Angeles Clippers
120 : 118
Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 30, 2024
Cleveland Cavaliers
118 : 108
Los Angeles Clippers
Jan 30, 2023
Cleveland Cavaliers
122 : 99
Los Angeles Clippers
Nov 8, 2022
Los Angeles Clippers
119 : 117
Cleveland Cavaliers
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