Game Details:

Matchup: San Antonio Spurs vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

Date & Time: Thursday, March 27, 2025 | 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio

Betting Line: Cavaliers -8.5 | Over/Under: 224.5

Key Storylines

Spurs’ Young Star Continues to Shine

All eyes will be on Victor Wembanyama as the rising star continues to dominate in his sophomore season. Wembanyama has been filling up the stat sheet with his rim protection, rebounding, and improving offensive game. Can he carry the struggling Spurs against a strong Cavaliers squad?

Cavaliers’ Playoff Push

Cleveland is locked in a battle for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference. With Donovan Mitchell leading the way, the Cavaliers will be looking to take care of business at home against a young and inconsistent Spurs team.

San Antonio’s Road Woes

The Spurs have struggled away from home this season, winning just a handful of games on the road. Facing a tough Cavaliers defense, they will need strong performances from Wembanyama, Devin Vassell, and Keldon Johnson to have a fighting chance.

Injury Report

San Antonio Spurs:

Out: Tre Jones (ankle), Jeremy Sochan (shoulder)

Cleveland Cavaliers:

Out: Caris LeVert (hamstring), Isaac Okoro (knee)

Questionable: Darius Garland (wrist)

Betting Trends

Against the Spread (ATS):

Spurs: 28-40 ATS this season

Cavaliers: 38-30 ATS this season

Over/Under Trends:

The total has gone under in 34 of San Antonio’s 68 games

The total has gone over in 36 of Cleveland’s 68 games

Home/Away Splits:

Spurs are 7-27 on the road

Cavaliers are 22-12 at home

Player Prop to Watch

Victor Wembanyama (Spurs) – Points Total: 22.5

Wembanyama has been putting up big numbers against competition with smaller frontlines. If Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley struggle to contain him, the over on his points total could be a strong bet.

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers) – Assists Total: 5.5

If Garland is out or limited, Mitchell could take on an increased playmaking role, making the over on his assists an intriguing option.

Prediction & Best Bets

Spread: Cavaliers -8.5 → Cleveland should have enough firepower and defensive discipline to cover.

Total: Under 224.5 → Spurs struggle on the road, and Cleveland’s defense keeps games slow-paced.

Player Prop: Victor Wembanyama Over 22.5 points → With his usage rate climbing, expect him to clear this mark.

The Spurs’ young roster will play hard, but Cleveland’s defense and home-court advantage should help them pull away in the second half. Look for the Cavs to keep control and grab a key victory in their playoff race.

Final Score Prediction: Cavaliers 112, Spurs 99