Los Angeles Lakers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction: Fade Anthony Davis in LeBron's Return to Cleveland
The Los Angeles Lakers head to Cleveland to face the Cavaliers and LeBron can get his homecoming (like he does once a year). I'm fading one of the hottest players in the NBA right now. Here's why I don't like this matchup for Anthony Davis tonight.
Calling Our Shot - October 30, 2024, 1:46 PM EDT
3 minLos Angeles Lakers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction: Fade Anthony Davis in LeBron's Return to Cleveland
This is Calling Our Shot and you're about to hear why I am fading Anthony Davis in tonight's Lakers vs. Cavaliers game. His lines are super inflated based on a soft schedule and easy matchups. Let's make money on his UNDERS tonight.
Lakers vs Cavaliers Odds
Lakers vs Cavaliers Date, Time and Where to Watch
- Date: October 30, 2024
- Time: 7:00 pm ET
- Where to watch: NBA League Pass
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Cleveland Cavalier Prediction
Tonight will be AD's toughest task yet against the Cavs. New Lakers Head Coach, JJ Redick, has helped transform this Lakers offense. They run more sets and offensive schemes. They like to attack an opponent's defensive weakness. I hope that’s letting LeBron get involved (for selfish reasons, as I like his OVERs tonight), but the Cavaliers' weakness is not their interior defense; that is their strength.
This season, the Cavaliers are allowing a 51.8 FG% on shots <5 feet from the basket (2nd lowest #). They allow a 39.1% FG% on shots 5-9 feet from the basket. Through 4 games, where is Anthony Davis shooting? In those 2 zones. AD is averaging 10 FGAs per game <5 feet from the hoop (shooting 75% on those looks). He is averaging 3.5 FGAs in the 5-9 foot range (shooting only 35%).
AD has struggled vs. CLE. His last 5 matchups against CLE: 17, 15, 19, 32 and 22 Points. Technically, there’s a 6th matchup, but he played only 8 minutes (scored 1 point). If Anthony Davis continues cooking, I’ll tip my cap. I will fade him tonight and you should too.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Pick
1 Unit - Anthony Davis (LAL) UNDER 27.5 Points (-125 @ DraftKings)
Anthony Davis is playing very well right now. He has scored 36, 35, 31 and 29 Points this season. He’s had some very soft matchups: Minnesota (not soft, but historically dominates Rudy Gobert), Suns (twice) and the Kings. Now, is the perfect time to fade him while his line is high.
