San Antonio Spurs vs Cleveland-cavaliers Picks and Predictions April 4th 2025

San Antonio Spurs vs Cleveland-Cavaliers April 4th 2025

At 8:00 ET, the San Antonio Spurs (32-44) will host the Cleveland Cavaliers (61-15) in a non-conference matchup. The Cavaliers are favored by 13.5 points and have a moneyline of -838.

San Antonio is 13th in the Western Conference and 4th in the Southwest Division. Cleveland is 1st in the Eastern Conference and 1st in the Central Division. The over/under line for the game is 241.5 points.

Cavaliers vs. Spurs Key Information

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers at San Antonio Spurs
• Where: San Antonio at Frost Bank Center
• Date: Friday, April 4th
• Betting Odds CLE -13.5, CLE -838 | SA +575 O/U 241.5

The Cavaliers Can Win If…

The Cavaliers improved to 61-15 this season with a 124-105 win over the Knicks on Wednesday. Cleveland, favored by 10.5 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 229 points narrowly missed the over/under line of 230.5.

After a 10-0 run by the Knicks early on, Cleveland fell behind and trailed 34-28 after the 1st quarter. The Knicks maintained their lead through the 2nd quarter, but the Cavaliers took control in the 3rd, outscoring New York 38-25. Cleveland’s defense stepped up in the 4th, holding the Knicks to 20 points while scoring 33 of their own.

Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers to a 124-105 win over the Knicks, scoring 27 points and adding 6 rebounds and 5 assists. He shot 55.6% from the field, hitting 3 threes at a 42.9% rate. Jarrett Allen contributed 21 points on 90.9% shooting, while Darius Garland added 17 points and 6 assists.

Cleveland shot 53.2% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 12 threes at a 32.4% clip. Mitchell scored 9 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, while adding 7 more in the 4th.

After giving up 34 points in the 1st quarter, the Cavaliers tightened up defensively, allowing just 71 points over the final three quarters to secure the win. Cleveland held the Knicks to 26 points in the 2nd quarter, 25 in the 3rd, and their best effort came in the 4th, where they allowed just 20 points.

The Cavaliers did a great job defending the three-point line, holding the Knicks to 11 made threes on 30% shooting. Cleveland also sent New York to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 14. The Cavaliers finished with 8 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

• Through their last five road games, Cleveland has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 2-3 while averaging 119 points per game.
• Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 5-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-7.
• Over their last three games, the Cavaliers have an over/under record of 2-1 and are 1-2 vs. the spread.

The Spurs Can Win If…

San Antonio improved to 32-44 on the season with a 113-106 road win over Denver on Wednesday. The Spurs entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and covered the spread, while the total score of 219 points fell short of the 228-point O/U line.

San Antonio jumped out to an early lead, winning the 1st quarter 33-21. After an even 2nd quarter, the Nuggets went on an 11-0 run in the 3rd, but the Spurs responded by outscoring Denver 25-21 in the final quarter to secure the win.

Harrison Barnes led the Spurs with 20 points and 8 rebounds in their win over the Nuggets, shooting 53.3% from the field and hitting 3 threes. Chris Paul added 17 points and 8 assists, also making 3 threes, while Sandro Mamukelashvili contributed 16 points and 10 rebounds.

The Spurs made 17 threes at a 37% clip, with an overall field goal percentage of 44.3%. Malaki Branham scored 11 of his 13 points in the 2nd quarter, and Chris Paul added 8 points in the 4th.

The Spurs’ defense shined in the 1st and 4th quarters, giving up just 21 points in each, to help secure a 113-106 win over the Nuggets. San Antonio held Denver to 39% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Spurs limited the Nuggets to 13 threes on 29% shooting. San Antonio sent Denver to the line 25 times, where they made 17 free throws. The Spurs finished with 6 steals and 5 blocks.

• Through their last ten home contests, the Spurs offense has averaged 112 points per game while allowing an average of 118. San Antonio posted an overall record of 3-7 while going 4-6 ATS.
• In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Spurs have a straight up record of 4-6 and an ATS mark of 6-4.
• In their last five games, the Spurs have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.

The Lean

The Cavaliers is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 123-85. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Cavaliers at -13.5.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 241.5 and our model has the Cavaliers and Spurs finishing with a combined 208 points. Our pick is to take the under.

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Cavaliers continue quest to clinch East when battling Spurs

The Cleveland Cavaliers are just two steps away from clinching the Eastern Conference’s best record and they’ll try to take one of those steps Friday night when they face the San Antonio Spurs on the road.

The Cavaliers (61-15) hold a commanding five-game lead over the Boston Celtics with six games left on the calendar. Cleveland enters Friday’s contest on a two-game win streak, with victories in five of their last six — including a 124-116 home win over the Spurs on March 27.

In their most recent outing, the Cavaliers rolled past the New York Knicks 124-105. Donovan Mitchell led the way with 27 points, while Jarrett Allen added 21 points on a sizzling 10-of-11 shooting night. Contributions also came from Darius Garland (17 points), De’Andre Hunter (16 off the bench), Evan Mobley (13), and Isaac Okoro (11).

Cleveland used a 15-2 spurt that straddled the third and fourth quarters to put away New York. The win further lowered the Cavaliers’ magic number to just two — any combo of Cleveland wins or Boston losses totaling two will officially crown them the East’s top team.

Coach Kenny Atkinson isn’t taking anything for granted.

“You know how hard this league is,” Atkinson said. “There’s no guarantees. Every game is a grind. We’re not there yet.”

For more playoff scenarios and expert insights, check out the NBA Eastern Conference odds and predictions.

Spurs chasing hope, clinging to play-in life

The Spurs (32-44) got a much-needed morale boost on Wednesday, defeating a heavily depleted Denver Nuggets squad 113-106. Stephon Castle came close to a triple-double, notching 15 points, 15 rebounds, and nine assists. Harrison Barnes led the team with 20 points, while five players scored in double figures.

The win ended a five-game skid, but even with that success, San Antonio’s playoff outlook remains grim. The Spurs sit in 13th in the Western Conference — four games behind the 10th-place Sacramento Kings with six to go.

The Spurs managed the win despite missing key contributors — Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson, and Jeremy Sochan all sat out due to injuries.

“It was a good team win,” Barnes said. “Everyone who stepped in made big plays. I’m proud of the young guys for taking advantage of the opportunity.”

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What’s next

After Friday’s matchup, Cleveland will continue its West swing looking to lock down the East’s top seed and prep for a deep playoff run.

San Antonio, meanwhile, faces four consecutive road games before returning home to wrap up the season against the Toronto Raptors on April 13. The odds are long, but the Spurs aren’t done just yet.

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