The Cleveland Cavaliers and San Antonio Spurs will play at the Frost Bank Center. The game is set for Monday, December 29, 2025, at 8:00 PM. Fans can watch the game on NBC.
The Cavaliers have a record of 17-16. They are ranked 8th in the Eastern Conference. The Spurs hold a 23-8 record and are 2nd in the Western Conference.
Cleveland Cavaliers Team Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been relying on Donovan Mitchell for scoring. He averages over 30 points per game. In the game against the Knicks, he scored 34 points, showing his consistency on the court.
Evan Mobley is another key player for the Cavaliers. He contributes with an average of 18.3 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. His performance against the Knicks included 14 points and nine rebounds.
Sam Merrill has also been making contributions. He scored 22 points in the win against the Pelicans. Merrill is shooting well from the field, hitting 46.8% of his shots this season.
San Antonio Spurs Team Preview
The San Antonio Spurs have recently shown mixed results in their games. They faced a tough defeat against the Utah Jazz, losing 127-114. Victor Wembanyama had a strong performance with 32 points and 7 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.
In their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Spurs won convincingly with a score of 117-102. De’Aaron Fox led the team with 29 points and was supported by Victor Wembanyama’s 19 points. The Spurs’ shooting accuracy was impressive, with a field goal percentage of 53.6%.
For the season, the Spurs are scoring 120.1 points per game, ranking them 7th in the league. Their field goal percentage is 48.5%, placing them 5th overall. The team also excels in rebounds, averaging 46.0 per game, which ranks them 4th in the league.
Betting Prediction
The Cavaliers and Spurs have strong offenses, with both teams ranking in the top 10 in points per game. The Cavaliers average 119.5 points, while the Spurs average 120.1. This high scoring makes the over of 240.5 points a solid pick for this game.
The Cavaliers have the 8th highest points per game, but they allow 117.8 points, ranking 21st defensively. Their defense struggles, especially with three-point shooting, allowing opponents to shoot 38%. The Spurs will look to exploit this, especially since they shoot 36.2% from beyond the arc.
The Spurs have a strong defense, allowing 113.6 points per game, which is the 7th best. However, the Cavaliers’ fast-paced play style could challenge the Spurs’ defense. With the Cavaliers attempting the 2nd most field goals per game, the game’s pace could push the total points higher.
- Pick: Over 240.5
