Match Info

NBA

Date: 28 January 2026, Wednesday

Location: Rocket Arena (Cleveland, OH)

Where to Watch on TV:


Argentina	Disney+
Asia	beIN Connect MENA, beIN Sports MENA 1
Australia	ESPN
Brazil	Disney+, ESPN 2
Chile	Disney+
Colombia	Disney+
France	beIN Connect, beIN Sports 1
Mexico	Disney+
Netherlands	ESPN 1
Peru	Disney+
Uruguay	Disney+
Venezuela	Disney+
World	NBA Global League Pass


	Cleveland Cavaliers		Los Angeles Lakers

	1	2
	1.63	2.35	Watch
	1.6	2.3
	1.61	2.46
	1.63	2.41	Watch
	1.66	2.2	Watch
	1.63	2.47
	1.62	2.35
Avarage Now (Initially)	1.63 ↓ (1.71)	2.36 ↑ (2.11)

The most likely Over/Under: 235.50

The most likely Handicap: 1 (-4)

The best margin for this event is 1.8%, offered by

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Current Win Probability

Cleveland Cavaliers
59.2%

Los Angeles Lakers
40.8%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

55.2%

44.8%

Our Initial ML Estimation

54.2%

45.8%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Cleveland Cavaliers has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+4%)

Los Angeles Lakers has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-4%)

ML Model estimates a lower probability for Cleveland Cavaliers than the current prediction. (-5%)

ML Model estimates a higher probability for Los Angeles Lakers than the current prediction. (+5%)

Who will win by Users?

1	X	2
72.4%	0%	27.6%

Cleveland Cavaliers - Los Angeles Lakers Predictions

Users Predictions: 28 users predict this event. Cleveland will win (votes: 20 - 71.4%). LA Lakers will win (votes: 8 - 28.6%).
Confidence interval (95%) for Cleveland: 54.7% – 88.1%.

Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:

O/U 238.5, OT - under (votes: 2 - 100%) .

AH +3.5, OT - LA Lakers (1.92) (votes: 2 - 100%) .

AH -2.5, OT - Cleveland (1.79) (votes: 1 - 100%) .

Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): Cleveland Cavaliers will win (18 of 22 users predict this - 81.82%) 🥈 Silver Tip.

Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 25 Selected Experts predict this event. Cleveland (votes: 19 - 76%). LA Lakers (votes: 6 - 24%).

Expected Score (Market Odds): 120:116

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Lineups

Starting Lineups
20. Tyson J.	12. LaRavia J.
32. Wade D.	23. James L.
31. Allen J.	5. Ayton D.
5. Merrill S.	36. Smart M.
45. Mitchell D.	77. Doncic L.
Coaches
. Atkinson K.	. Redick J.

Preview

One of today’s top clashes will feature two teams fighting for the top spots (ranked 5 in the zone Promotion ~ NBA (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ NBA (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Cleveland won 2.

At the moment, both teams are looking strong and ready to play.

LA Lakers may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

Recently, LA Lakers has had a series of away games.

In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.

There will not play in Cleveland: Garland D. (Foot Injury) Merrill S. (Hand Injury) Mobley E. (Calf Injury) Strus M. (Foot Injury)

There will not play in LA Lakers: Reaves A. (Calf Injury) Thiero A. (Knee Injury)

There are questionable in Cleveland: Hunter D. (Knee Injury)

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Cleveland won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 2177:2216. (average 108.9:110.8).

Including home matches between the teams, Cleveland won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 1110:1095. (average 111:109.5).

Outrights of NBA for now

Cleveland Cavaliers: 3.23% Los Angeles Lakers: 2.16%

Form

✺ - easy match; ✺ - difficult match;

- Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA
26.01.26	Cleveland Cavaliers - Orlando Magic	114:98 ✺
24.01.26	Orlando Magic - Cleveland Cavaliers	105:119 ✺
23.01.26	Cleveland Cavaliers - Sacramento Kings	123:118 ✺
21.01.26	Charlotte Hornets - Cleveland Cavaliers	87:94 ✺
19.01.26	Cleveland Cavaliers - Oklahoma City Thunder	104:136 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 8.7 WWWWL
- Los Angeles Lakers
NBA
26.01.26	Chicago Bulls - Los Angeles Lakers	118:129 ✺
24.01.26	Dallas Mavericks - Los Angeles Lakers	110:116 ✺
22.01.26	Los Angeles Clippers - Los Angeles Lakers	112:104 ✺
20.01.26	Denver Nuggets - Los Angeles Lakers	107:115 ✺
18.01.26	Los Angeles Lakers - Toronto Raptors	110:93 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 10.5 WWLWW

Latest Head to Head

NBA
31.12.24	Los Angeles Lakers - Cleveland Cavaliers	110:122
30.10.24	Cleveland Cavaliers - Los Angeles Lakers	134:110
NBA Las Vegas Summer League
18.07.24	Cleveland Cavaliers - Los Angeles Lakers	89:93
NBA
06.04.24	Los Angeles Lakers - Cleveland Cavaliers	116:97
25.11.23	Cleveland Cavaliers - Los Angeles Lakers	115:121
06.12.22	Cleveland Cavaliers - Los Angeles Lakers	116:102
06.11.22	Los Angeles Lakers - Cleveland Cavaliers	100:114

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