Something is rotten in the state of Texas. The San Antonio Spurs – who have long been the paragon of consistency and excellence in the NBA – have lost six of their last seven games while reportedly developing a massive rift with superstar Kawhi Leonard. Now the Spurs travel to Cleveland to take on a surging Cavaliers team Sunday.
- The total has gone OVER in the Spurs last 6 games.
- The Spurs are 14-2 SU in their last 16 games vs the Cavaliers.
- The Cavaliers are 6-18-1 ATS in their last 25 games at home.
The most notable regression for the Spurs during their recent losing ways has come on the defensive end of the floor. Gregg Popovich’s team is allowing 109.3 points per game in their past seven contests, more than 10 points higher than their season average. And on top of Leonard not playing, Manu Ginobili is questionable after suffering a chest injury Friday.
On the other side of the court, the Cavaliers have become revitalized after basically turning over their entire roster during the trade deadline. The new additions to the Cavs lineup have really made an impact on the defensive end of the floor – something the team desperately needed – with Cleveland allowing 102.5 ppg in their last four. It also helps that LeBron James is averaging a triple-double during the month of February.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those looking to pick the visitors as their prediction to cover in this one found the San Antonio Spurs listed as 4.5-point underdogs earlier at Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the OVER/UNDER total betting line for this game was set at 215 at Sportsbook but may have moved since the betting odds opened.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Cavaliers to win this game 117-109. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
San Antonio Spurs vs Cleveland Cavaliers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The San Antonio Spurs will try to spoil the party on Sunday; they are 29-27-4 ATS against the betting spread this NBA season, while the Cleveland Cavaliers are 19-38-1 ATS. San Antonio is 28-32 vs the betting total points scored; Cleveland is 29-27-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cleveland vs San Antonio injuries news.
This game pits the Cleveland Cavaliers, currently No. 27 in the Odds Shark NBA Power Rankings, against the San Antonio Spurs, who rate No. 8 in the most recent survey update.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting San Antonio Spurs rank No. 11 in the league with 44.23 per game. That compares with Cleveland's No. 24 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Cleveland is the NBA's No. 2-ranked team at 12.07 per game, while the San Antonio Spurs rate No. 27 with 8.72 per contest.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
San Antonio got 38 points from Lamarcus Aldridge en route to a 122-119 loss at the hands of San Antonio on Friday at Pepsi Center.
Cleveland cruised to victory on Friday, running Memphis out of the gym and running up a 112-89 score at FedExForum.
- San Antonio is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio's last 5 games
- San Antonio is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
- San Antonio is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Cleveland is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- Cleveland is 8-17 ATS in its last 25 games
- Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games
Next Betting Matchups
San Antonio home to New Orleans, Wednesday, February 28th
Cleveland home to Brooklyn, Tuesday, February 27th
