The seriously struggling Cleveland Cavaliers host the Los Angeles Lakers, Wednesday Feb 16, as the Cavs look for their second win in 26 games. The Lakers destroyed the Cavs 112-57 last meeting. NBA oddsmakers have the Lakers as -11 point road favorites over the Cavs with the over/under set at 203 points. Be sure to check Lakers vs Cavaliers NBA Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
The Lakers (38-18) (19-10 V) have won five of their last ten games including four of six on the road. They experienced their most lopsided loss of the season Monday — a 20-point drubbing on the road by Charlotte– coach Phil Jackson said he was embarrassed. The Lakers couldn't get anything going in an 89-75 loss to Orlando on Sunday, then couldn't stop Charlotte in a 109-89 defeat Monday. "I am very disappointed in our performance tonight," Jackson said. "We are embarrassed about what we did and that's it." Wednesday's finale of Los Angeles' seven-game trip offers a great chance to bounce back. Los Angeles shot a combined 5 for 35 (14.3 percent) from 3-point range at Orlando and Charlotte. The Lakers are in the middle of the pack in 3-point shooting at 35.6 percent, but when they shoot it well, they win. When Los Angeles hits 40 percent or more from beyond the arc, it's 19-1.
The Cavs (9-46) (6-19 H) couldn’t win against a high school team. There were plenty of bad moments during their league-record 25 game losing streak that ended Friday with an overtime win against the Clippers, but none were worse than a 112-57 debacle against the Lakers on Jan. 11. Mo Williams tweeted that he felt "like I can't even show my face in Cleveland." Antawn Jamison called it "rock bottom," and said it was one of the most embarrassing moments he's been a part of in basketball. After they snapped their losing streak, they fell behind by as many as 25 points in a 115-100 loss to Washington, the Wizards' first road victory in 26 tries. The Cavs allow opponents to shoot 42.6 percent from 3-point range. Only the 2008-09 Kings have let the opposition shoot better than 40 percent from beyond the arc since the line was installed in 1979-80.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings in Cleveland.
- Under is 7-0 in the last 7 meetings.
- Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road favorite.
- Lakers are 17-5 ATS in their last 22 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
- Cavaliers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 Wednesday games.
- Cavaliers are 2-10-1 ATS in their last 13 home games.
Lakers vs Cavaliers
When: Wednesday, Feb 16, 7:30 PM ET
Pick: Lakers -11
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The Bottom Line: The Lakes must put on a clinic before the All-star break. Be sure to check Lakers vs Cavaliers Basketball Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
