The NBA’s Cavs vs. Blazers November 15 schedule includes a matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Portland Trail Blazers, one of the eight games slated for the day. In the previous season, these teams, belonging to different conferences, faced off twice, with the Cavaliers emerging victorious on both occasions. The Cavaliers enter this game having won their last four encounters against the Trail Blazers.
Since the Damian Lillard trade, the Portland Trail Blazers have faced challenges, currently holding a 3-7 record and enduring a four-game losing streak. This struggle is compounded by Scoot Henderson’s adjustment to the NBA style of play.
Cavs vs. Blazers
Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers have had a mixed performance, winning four and losing four of their last eight games. Their recent game against the Sacramento Kings ended in a 120-132 loss.
The Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Portland Trail Blazers game is set for Wednesday, November 15, at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, with tip-off scheduled for 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Fans can catch the action on ROOT SPORTS PLUS and Bally Sports Ohio.
Key Betting Information:
Moneyline: Cavaliers (-525) vs. Trail Blazers (-400)
Spread: Cavaliers -11 (-110) vs. Trail Blazers +11 (-110)
Total (O/U): Cavaliers (u222) vs. Trail Blazers (o222)
Injuries and Player Status:
The Cleveland Cavaliers are dealing with injuries, with Darius Garland and Isaac Okoro ruled out, Ty Jerome with no return timetable, and Ricky Rubio out for the season. On the Trail Blazers’ side, Malcolm Brogdon is questionable, Scoot Henderson is expected back in late November, Anfernee Simons has a month until his return, and Robert Williams is out for the season.
Predicted Lineups:
Without Scoot Henderson or Malcolm Brogdon, the Trail Blazers are starting Skylar Mays, Shaedon Sharpe, DeAndre Ayton, Jerami Grant, and Toumani Camara. The Cavaliers may move Donovan Mitchell to point guard in the absence of Darius Garland, with Caris LeVert or Craig Porter as starting guards. Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley, and Max Strus complete the Cavs’ starting five.
Betting Tips and Prediction:
With Darius Garland out, Donovan Mitchell is expected to shoulder more of the scoring load, with a prop of 28.5. Shaedon Sharpe has a prop of 21.5, but it’s considered a risky pick to go over.
Despite recent losses, both teams have been surpassing their total scores. Considering the high-scoring trend, it’s likely that both teams will exceed the total. Given the Cavs vs. Blazers’ injury situation, covering the spread against the Trail Blazers seems challenging, suggesting the spread should be under rather than over.
