Cleveland Cavaliers vs Los Angeles Lakers predictions, Jan 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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As the Cleveland Cavaliers prepare to face the Los Angeles Lakers on January 28, 2026, both teams enter the matchup in strong form, each having won four of their last five games. The Cavaliers will look to leverage their home-court advantage at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, where their fans have been instrumental in boosting team morale.

Cleveland’s recent success can be attributed to their solid defensive prowess and efficient ball movement, allowing them to control the tempo and create high-percentage shots. Meanwhile, the Lakers have showcased their versatility, harnessing individual talent while maintaining a strong emphasis on teamwork, particularly in transition play.

The bookmakers have set the odds at 1.71 for a Cavaliers victory and 2.11 for a Lakers win, reflecting a slight edge for the home team. Our predictive model gives the Cavaliers a 54.2% probability of winning, while the Lakers stand at 45.8%.

With both teams demonstrating resilience and tactical adaptability in their recent performances, this matchup promises to be a closely contested battle. Bettors should consider the strengths and form trends, but as always, there are no guaranteed outcomes in sports.

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Cleveland
55.2%		 LA Lakers
44.8%

Outrights of NBA Cleveland Cavaliers: 2.91% Los Angeles Lakers: 2.5%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Pinnacle 1.71 2.11

Latest Results

26.01.26 Cleveland Cavaliers – Orlando Magic – 114:98
24.01.26 Orlando Magic – Cleveland Cavaliers – 105:119
23.01.26 Cleveland Cavaliers – Sacramento Kings – 123:118
21.01.26 Charlotte Hornets – Cleveland Cavaliers – 87:94
19.01.26 Cleveland Cavaliers – Oklahoma City Thunder – 104:136		 26.01.26 Chicago Bulls – Los Angeles Lakers – 118:129
24.01.26 Dallas Mavericks – Los Angeles Lakers – 110:116
22.01.26 Los Angeles Clippers – Los Angeles Lakers – 112:104
20.01.26 Denver Nuggets – Los Angeles Lakers – 107:115
18.01.26 Los Angeles Lakers – Toronto Raptors – 110:93

Facts

  • One of today’s top clashes will feature two teams fighting for the top spots (ranked 5 in the zone Promotion ~ NBA (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ NBA (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Cleveland won 2.
  • Now, both teams are in good form.
  • Cleveland may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, LA Lakers has had a series of away games.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Cleveland won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 2177:2216. (average 108.9:110.8).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Cleveland won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 1110:1095. (average 111:109.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    31.12.24 Los Angeles Lakers – Cleveland Cavaliers – 110:122
    30.10.24 Cleveland Cavaliers – Los Angeles Lakers – 134:110
    18.07.24 Cleveland Cavaliers – Los Angeles Lakers – 89:93
    06.04.24 Los Angeles Lakers – Cleveland Cavaliers – 116:97
    25.11.23 Cleveland Cavaliers – Los Angeles Lakers – 115:121

    Standings

    2025/26

    Western Conference

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Oklahoma City Thunder 47 37 10 5679:5072 0.787
    2 San Antonio Spurs 46 31 15 5399:5169 0.674
    3 Denver Nuggets 46 31 15 5550:5344 0.674
    4 Houston Rockets 44 28 16 5136:4863 0.636
    5 Los Angeles Lakers 45 28 17 5233:5232 0.622
    6 Minnesota Timberwolves 47 28 19 5592:5374 0.596
    7 Phoenix Suns 46 27 19 5251:5141 0.587
    8 Golden State Warriors 48 26 22 5569:5444 0.542
    9 Portland Trail Blazers 47 23 24 5434:5522 0.489
    10 Los Angeles Clippers 45 21 24 5069:5085 0.467
    11 Dallas Mavericks 46 19 27 5257:5361 0.413
    12 Memphis Grizzlies 44 18 26 5067:5123 0.409
    13 Utah Jazz 46 15 31 5475:5879 0.326
    14 Sacramento Kings 47 12 35 5216:5695 0.255
    15 New Orleans Pelicans 48 12 36 5512:5834 0.250

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Detroit Pistons 44 33 11 5166:4844 0.750
    2 Boston Celtics 46 29 17 5364:5057 0.630
    3 Toronto Raptors 48 29 19 5473:5373 0.604
    4 New York Knicks 45 27 18 5301:5115 0.600
    5 Cleveland Cavaliers 48 28 20 5714:5592 0.583
    6 Philadelphia 76ers 45 24 21 5225:5210 0.533
    7 Miami Heat 47 25 22 5628:5548 0.532
    8 Orlando Magic 45 23 22 5176:5194 0.511
    9 Chicago Bulls 46 23 23 5422:5516 0.500
    10 Atlanta Hawks 48 23 25 5652:5696 0.479
    11 Milwaukee Bucks 44 18 26 4923:5080 0.409
    12 Charlotte Hornets 47 19 28 5466:5405 0.404
    13 Brooklyn Nets 44 12 32 4748:5063 0.273
    14 Indiana Pacers 47 11 36 5180:5569 0.234
    15 Washington Wizards 44 10 34 4939:5416 0.227

    NBA Outrights

    1. Oklahoma City Thunder: 2.25 (40.04%)

    2. Denver Nuggets: 7 (12.87%)

    3. San Antonio Spurs: 12 (7.51%)

    4. Boston Celtics: 15 (6.01%)

    5. New York Knicks: 17 (5.3%)

    6. Detroit Pistons: 17 (5.3%)

    7. Houston Rockets: 19 (4.74%)

    8. Minnesota Timberwolves: 26 (3.46%)

    9. Cleveland Cavaliers: 31 (2.91%)

    10. Los Angeles Lakers: 36 (2.5%)

    11. Orlando Magic: 51 (1.77%)

    12. Philadelphia 76ers: 51 (1.77%)

    13. Los Angeles Clippers: 81 (1.11%)

    14. Miami Heat: 81 (1.11%)

    15. Phoenix Suns: 126 (0.71%)

    16. Golden State Warriors: 151 (0.6%)

    17. Toronto Raptors: 151 (0.6%)

    18. Atlanta Hawks: 201 (0.45%)

    19. Chicago Bulls: 501 (0.18%)

    20. Milwaukee Bucks: 501 (0.18%)

    21. Portland Trail Blazers: 1001 (0.09%)

    22. Washington Wizards: 1001 (0.09%)

    23. Brooklyn Nets: 1001 (0.09%)

    24. Charlotte Hornets: 1001 (0.09%)

    25. Utah Jazz: 1001 (0.09%)

    26. Dallas Mavericks: 1001 (0.09%)

    27. Memphis Grizzlies: 1001 (0.09%)

    28. Indiana Pacers: 1001 (0.09%)

    29. Sacramento Kings: 1001 (0.09%)

    30. New Orleans Pelicans: 1001 (0.09%)

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