Spurs vs Cavaliers

The San Antonio Spurs have won two consecutive games after an 11-game losing streak. Can they make it three wins-in-a-row against the Cleveland Cavaliers?

[Spurs' 115-111 win over the Heat](https://www.si.com/nba/spurs/news/san-antonio-spurs-miami-heat-game-recap-devin-vassell-jimmy-butler-tyler-herro). [Devin Vassell proved integral in taking the tough shots down the stretch](https://www.si.com/nba/spurs/news/san-antonio-spurs-devin-vassell-making-most-closer-role-miami-heat) by knocking down a pair of step-back jumpers in mid-range. They've competed really well, and we hit some timely shots (against Miami) down the stretch." Can they keep the momentum going when they take on the [Cleveland Cavaliers](https://nbaanalysis.net/2022/12/02/nba-trade-rumors-chicago-bulls-cleveland-cavaliers-demar-derozan-donovan-mitchell-evan-mobley-jarrett-allen-darius-garland/) on Monday? The latest was a win over the [Miami Heat](https://nbaanalysis.net/2022/12/08/nba-trade-rumors-miami-heat-dallas-mavericks-kyle-lowry-luka-doncic-christian-wood-spencer-dinwiddie/) on their home floor. "In general, the whole team did a good job," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said.

The Cleveland Cavaliers visit the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. We continue our NBA odds series with a Cavaliers-Spurs prediction and pick.

They are the worst defensive team in the league as they rank last in both points allowed and defensive rating. The Spurs are near the bottom of the league in scoring, ranking 25th in scoring and 29th in offensive rating. Vassell averages 20.4 points while shooting 46% from the field and 41.4% from 3-point range. Vassell is arguably the biggest X-factor for San Antonio as he’s their most efficient scorer. He has been a solid all-around contributor, chipping in 5.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game Johnson has played particularly well lately, averaging 26.7 points and 6.0 rebounds over his last three outings. The Cavs have been the breakout team of the East this season as they’ve cemented themselves as a top-three team in the conference thanks to a blistering defense. The Spurs are 11-15 against the spread while 56% of their games have gone under. Regardless of whether Mitchell is active, Cavs backers should have confidence in Cleveland’s healthy guards to carry the load. He’s coming off back-t0-back 22-point games starting in place of Mitchell — something to keep in mind before making a Cavaliers-Spurs prediction. The Cavaliers are 15-10-2 against the spread while 63% of their games have gone under. Allen is the linchpin of the NBA’s best defense. They control the paint and on paper, the Spurs don’t have anyone to challenge them around the rim.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- The Cavaliers have won their last three games against the San Antonio Spurs and are looking to go for their fourth tonight as they ...

He’s questionable heading into this game. The Cavs (18-10) were without Donovan Mitchell the last two games due to a right leg injury he’s been nursing over last month. SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- The Cavaliers have won their last three games against the San Antonio Spurs and are looking to go for their fourth tonight as they head to San Antonio for the only time this season.

Cleveland Cavaliers betting preview vs. San Antonio Spurs on Monday, December 12th. How to bet over/under with Cleveland facing the league worst defense.

With a depressed total due to the Cavs lockdown defense, this game script should feature a ton of three-point attempts and extra possessions, so I’ll go over on Monday night. The team may be 29th in offensive rating, but they are 22nd in effective field goal percentage, turnovers typically plague their offense, and the team takes three’s at an above average clip. How should we handicap this battle when looking at the over/under with such contrasts on the defensive side of the floor?

San Antonio extended their winning streak to three games behind 21 points and a game-saving block by Keldon Johnson. Author: Jeff Garcia (KENS), Tom Petrini ( ...

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The Cavs will look to get this Texas roadtrip off on the right foot.

[Cleveland Cavaliers](https://www.fearthesword.com) kick off a quick two game trip through Texas tonight. [Tim Duncan bobblehead night](https://twitter.com/spurs/status/1602022593950883840?s=20&t=P4nZ4I7fO-FJU40BNKcVbQ). First up, is the feisty [San Antonio Spurs](https://www.poundingtherock.com) who have won their last two games after dropping their previous 11.