Lakers vs. Cavaliers Props: LeBron’s Return & Luka’s Odds for Tonight
The Cleveland Cavaliers are listed as a 3.5-point betting favorite over the Los Angeles Lakers today, with tipoff from Rocket Arena in Cleveland slated for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's dive into the best Lakers vs. Cavaliers player props today.
🏀 Lakers vs. Cavaliers player props: LeBron James best bets
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Best bet: LeBron James Over 23.5 points (-115 via BetMGM)
I bet LeBron James to score 24 or more points because he has cleared this number in seven of his last 10 meetings with the Cavaliers.
James has had success against his former team, and the last time he played in his hometown (Oct. 30, 2024), he scored 26 points on 9-of-13 shooting from the field.
LeBron James prop tracker
| LeBron James prop | Best odds | Last 10 games | Last 10 vs. Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 23.5 points | -115 via BetMGM | 5-5 ➖ | 7-3 ✅ |
| Over 6.5 rebounds | +109 via DraftKings | 6-4 ✅ | 4-6 ❌ |
| Over 6.5 assists | +110 via Caesars | 5-5 ➖ | 5-5 ➖ |
| Over 1.5 three-pointers made | +102 via FanDuel | 4-6 ❌ | 3-7 ❌ |
While James Over 23.5 points is the best bet, I’m also not against playing him Over 6.5 rebounds, as it has been profitable lately.
💰 Lakers vs. Cavaliers player props: Luka Doncic best bets
Luka Doncic has the second-shortest odds in our NBA MVP odds and favorites.
Best bet: Luka Doncic Over 7.5 rebounds (+105 via BetMGM)
The markets for Luka Doncic’s props are pretty efficient, but I bet him to go Over 7.5 rebounds because he has cashed this prop in six of 10 career games against the Cavaliers.
With Evan Mobley out for Cleveland, Doncic will have less competition for defensive rebounds and should be able to grab eight or more boards for the fourth time in five games.
Luka Doncic prop tracker
| Luka Doncic prop | Best odds | Last 10 games | Career vs. Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 33.5 points | -110 via BetMGM | 5-5 ➖ | 4-6 ❌ |
| Over 7.5 rebounds | +105 via BetMGM | 5-5 ➖ | 6-4 ✅ |
| Over 9.5 assists | +103 via Caesars | 5-5 ➖ | 5-5 ➖ |
| Over 3.5 three-pointers made | -119 via DraftKings | 5-5 ➖ | 5-5 ➖ |
With such an efficient market, I wouldn’t recommend any bet other than Doncic’s rebounding line.
🔥 Lakers vs. Cavaliers player props: Donovan Mitchell best bets
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Best bet: Donovan Mitchell Over 3.5 three-pointers made (-140 via FanDuel)
While Mitchell has only cashed this prop in five of his last 10 games against L.A., he has been on fire from deep lately - especially at home. He has made four or more 3-pointers in four of his last five home games.
Additionally, Mitchell cleared this total in both meetings with the Lakers last season, and with so much roster turnover in L.A. through the years, last season’s matchups should be weighted the most.
Donovan Mitchell prop tracker
| Donovan Mitchell prop | Best odds | Last 10 games | Last 10 vs. Lakers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 31.5 points | -108 via DraftKings | 4-6 ❌ | 3-7 ❌ |
| Over 4.5 rebounds | +119 via Caesars | 5-5 ➖ | 6-4 ✅ |
| Over 6.5 assists | -136 via FanDuel | 6-4 ✅ | 5-5 ➖ |
| Over 3.5 three-pointers made | -140 via FanDuel | 6-4 ✅ | 5-5 ➖ |
Mitchell’s rebounding line is interesting, but I don’t value his history against L.A., since its roster has changed significantly over the years.
🚀 Lakers vs. Cavaliers SGP
💵 Lakers vs. Cavaliers same-game parlay
- LeBron James Over 23.5 points (-118) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Luka Doncic Over 7.5 rebounds (+100) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Donovan Mitchell Over 3.5 three-pointers made (-144) ⭐⭐⭐
Best odds: +516 via FanDuel ($10 to win $51.60)
📈 Lakers vs. Cavaliers betting trends
| Lakers | Statistic | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| 28-17 | W-L record | 28-20 |
| 24-20-1 | ATS record | 18-30 |
| 26-19 | O/U record | 22-26 |
| 4-1 | Last 5 games | 4-1 |
🚑 Lakers vs. Cavaliers injuries
📺 How to watch Lakers vs. Cavaliers
- Date: Wednesday, Jan. 28
- Tipoff: 7 p.m. ET
- Location: Rocket Arena (Cleveland)
- TV: ESPN
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