Cavaliers vs Lakers Prediction and NBA Tips - 29 January 2026

The Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA action at Rocket Arena on Thursday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.

With the likes of Donovan Mitchell, Jaylon Tyson and Jarrett Allen, the Cavaliers are aiming to beat a Lakers side that includes Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Rui Hachimura.

This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cavaliers vs Lakers game, plus the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Cleveland vs LA Lakers NBA game 10,000 times.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Cavaliers a 63% chance of defeating the Lakers at Rocket Arena.

Cavaliers vs Lakers: Odds

The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Rocket Arena are listed below:

• Head to Head: Cavaliers $1.61, Lakers $2.40
• Line: Cavaliers -3.5 ($1.87), Lakers +3.5 ($1.95)
• Total (Over/Under 234 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Cavaliers at $1.61 and the Lakers at $2.40.

The Cavaliers are listed as 3.5-point favourites against the Lakers, with odds of $1.87 available at Bet365.

For the underdog Lakers (+3.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.95.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 234 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Cavaliers and the Lakers have a 50% chance of covering the line.

The 234-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.

Cavaliers vs Lakers: Betting Tips

• Head to Head: Cleveland at $1.61 with Bet365
• Line: Lakers +3.5 at $1.95 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 234 at $1.91 with Bet365

Our Cavaliers vs Lakers best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.

Cavaliers vs Lakers: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Cavaliers vs Lakers at Rocket Arena this Thursday is the Cavaliers winning 118-114.

This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cleveland vs LA Lakers game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.

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Cavaliers vs Lakers: Essential Details

The NBA game between the Cavaliers and Lakers at Rocket Arena is scheduled to tip off at 11:00am AEDT on Thursday.

• Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Los Angeles Lakers
• Date: Thursday 29 January 2026
• Time: 11:00am AEDT
• Venue: Rocket Arena

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.

Conclusion

Our Cleveland vs LA Lakers predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.

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