Lakers vs. Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for March 31

Lakers vs. Cavaliers Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
• Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena -- Los Angeles, California
• Coverage: FDSOH and SportsNet LA

The Cleveland Cavaliers (47-28) are just 2-point underdogs as they look to continue a five-game road win streak when they take on the Los Angeles Lakers (49-26) on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena. The contest airs at 10:30 p.m. ET on FDSOH and SportsNet LA. The over/under in the matchup is set at 237.5.

Lakers vs. Cavaliers Odds & Spread

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Lakers vs. Cavaliers Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Cavaliers win (51.8%)

Lakers vs. Cavaliers Betting Trends

• The Lakers have gone 41-33-1 against the spread this season.
• The Cavaliers are 30-43-2 against the spread this year.
• Games involving the Lakers have hit the over 38 times this season.
• Cavaliers games this season have gone over the total in 36 of 75 opportunities (48%).
• Los Angeles has a better record against the spread at home (21-15-1) than it does on the road (20-18-0).
• The Lakers have gone over the over/under in 21 of 37 home games (56.8%), compared to 17 of 38 road games (44.7%).
• In 2025-26 against the spread, Cleveland has a lower winning percentage at home (.395, 15-22-1 record) than on the road (.405, 15-21-1).
• Cavaliers games have finished above the over/under less often at home (15 times out of 38) than on the road (21 of 37) this season.

Lakers Leaders

• LeBron James averages 20.9 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists, shooting 51.2% from the floor and 31.4% from downtown, with 1.3 made treys per contest.
• Austin Reaves' numbers on the season are 23.5 points, 4.7 boards and 5.6 assists per game, shooting 49.1% from the field and 36.1% from downtown, with an average of 2.3 made 3-pointers.
• Deandre Ayton is averaging 12.3 points, 0.8 assists and 8.3 rebounds.
• Jake LaRavia is averaging 8.2 points, 1.8 assists and 3.8 boards.
• Marcus Smart averages 9.5 points, 2.8 boards and 2.8 assists, shooting 39.9% from the floor and 33.6% from downtown, with 1.6 made treys per contest.

Cavaliers Leaders

• Donovan Mitchell's numbers on the season are 28 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game. He is also sinking 47.9% of his shots from the field and 36.5% from 3-point range, with an average of 3.3 triples (fifth in league).
• Per game, James Harden gives the Cavaliers 23.8 points, 5 rebounds and 8.2 assists. He also averages 1.1 steals and 0.4 blocks.
• Evan Mobley's numbers on the season are 18.4 points, 9 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game. He is draining 54.5% of his shots from the floor and 30.3% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1 triples.
• Jarrett Allen averages 15.3 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists. He is making 64% of his shots from the field (fourth in NBA).
• The Cavaliers get 10.9 points per game from Dennis Schroder, plus 2.7 boards and 4.9 assists.

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