Los Angeles Lakers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds & Spreads - December 6 | 2022-23 NBA Season
The Los Angeles Lakers (10-12) are on a roll at the moment after a disappointing start to the season. Enjoying a three-game winning streak, the LA outfit will look to extend it to four when they clash with the Cleveland Cavaliers (15-9) tonight. The Cavs are coming off of a loss to the New York Knicks and will be looking to regain momentum with a home win tonight.
These two teams have already competed once this season, with the Cavaliers coming out on top at an impressive 114-100. It'll be a tall order for the Cavs to have similar success tonight considering the Lakers' greatly improved offense of late thanks in particular to power forward Anthony Davis.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Match Details
Fixture: Lakers @ Cavaliers
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 6, 07:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report
On the Lakers' front, power forward Cole Swider is out due to a foot injury. Power forward Wenyen Gabriel is questionable due to left shoulder soreness. Power forward Anthony Davis is probable despite back issues. Small forward LeBron James is probable despite ankle issues.
On the Cavaliers' end, shooting guard Dylan Windler is out due to an ankle injury. Point guard Ricky Rubio is out due to a knee injury. Power forward Dean Wade is out due to an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder. Center Jarrett Allen is questionable due to back issues.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Odds & Spreads
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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Starting 5s
Lakers - PG: Dennis Schroder, SG: Patrick Beverley, SF: Lonnie Walker, PF: LeBron James, C: Anthony Davis
Cavaliers - PG: Darius Garland, SG: Donovan Mitchell, SF: Lamar Stevens, PF: Evan Mobley, C: Jarrett Allen
Lakers vs. Cavaliers Prediction
The Lakers are at their absolute best so far this season with Anthony Davis and point guard Russell Westbrook leading the charge. LeBron James' return has also helped, leading to a more complete team that has mowed down the competition in recent games after a frustrating start to the season.
The Cavaliers, meanwhile, have looked considerably better and more consistent overall this season. However, they never took the lead during their grueling loss to the Knicks and are potentially coming into tonight without Jarrett Allen. The Cavs' defense has not been their strong suit this season, making a potential Allen absence all the more worrying. Assuming Davis and James are fit to play tonight, the Lakers could be looking at some payback time for earlier this season.
Prediction: Lakers +5 (-110)
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