Portland Trail Blazers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction and Picks - December 3, 2025
Use Code SSWC NBA action on Wednesday evening, and we have a Portland Trail Blazers vs Cleveland Cavaliers prediction locked and loaded for you. Portland enters this game off a 121-118 loss at Toronto last night to fall to 8-13. Cleveland comes in off a 135-119 road win over Indiana to move to 13-9 on the year. Cleveland has won seven of the last eight in this series. Read on to see our Trail Blazers vs Cavaliers prediction.
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Trail Blazers Fall Short Against Raptors
Portland’s most recent game was a 121–118 loss to the Toronto Raptors on December 2, where Deni Avdija turned in a monster performance with 25 points, 14 assists, and 8 rebounds, but the Blazers couldn’t hold off Scottie Barnes and Toronto down the stretch. It was the team’s third straight defeat, and while Avdija’s all‑around play stood out, the Blazers struggled defensively, giving up 32 points in the third quarter and failing to close out shooters late.
The Blazers’ season numbers tell the story of a team that can score but rarely gets stops. They average 118.3 points per game (15th), but shoot just 44.5% from the field (28th) and 32.6% from three (29th), which forces them to rely heavily on rebounding and free throws to stay competitive. Avdija has emerged as their centerpiece, averaging 25.8 points per game, while Jerami Grant and Shaedon Sharpe provide secondary scoring. Portland ranks 9th in rebounds (45.5 per game), with Donovan Clingan anchoring the glass, but turnovers and streaky shooting have kept them from stringing together wins.
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Defensively, Portland has been one of the league’s weakest units, allowing 121.1 points per game (25th) and opponents to shoot 48.5% from the field (26th). Their perimeter defense has been shaky, giving up 36.6% from three (18th), and they rank near the bottom in free‑throw defense at 81.1% allowed (29th). The Blazers can hang around in shootouts, but their inability to consistently contest shots or slow down opposing stars has been their undoing. Against Cleveland, they’ll need Avdija to carry the offense again while hoping their rebounding edge can offset the Cavs’ firepower.
Cavaliers Crush Indiana On The Road
Cleveland’s last game was a 135–119 win over the Indiana Pacers on December 1, where Donovan Mitchell exploded for 43 points on 16‑of‑27 shooting, adding nine rebounds and six assists. Jaylon Tyson chipped in 27 points and 11 rebounds, while Evan Mobley and DeAndre Hunter each scored 13. The Cavaliers dominated the glass, outrebounding Indiana 48–36, and controlled the game from start to finish despite missing Darius Garland and Lonzo Ball.
The Cavaliers have been one of the league’s most efficient offenses, averaging 119.6 points per game (8th) while shooting 46.3% from the field (19th) and 35.3% from three (19th). Mitchell has been the engine, averaging 30.6 points per game (4th in the NBA), and Tyson’s emergence as a secondary scorer has given them another reliable option. Mobley continues to provide balance inside, and Cleveland’s ball movement has been sharp, ranking 9th in assists (27.2 per game). Even without Garland, the Cavs have shown they can spread the floor and punish defenses with multiple scoring threats.
Defensively, Cleveland has been solid, allowing 115.8 points per game (12th) and holding opponents to 46.7% shooting (13th). They’ve been particularly strong at defending the three, limiting opponents to 36.3% (15th), and their rebounding has been steady at 44.6 per game (20th). Jarrett Allen’s absence has forced Mobley to shoulder more of the interior load, but the Cavs’ depth has held up. Against Portland, Cleveland’s ability to pressure Avdija and force the Blazers into contested shots should give them the edge, especially with Mitchell playing at an MVP‑level pace.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Pick
Trail Blazers vs Cavaliers Spread Pick
- Cleveland -10 (5 Units)
Cleveland -10 looks like the right side because the Cavaliers have been rolling behind Donovan Mitchell’s MVP‑level play. In their 135–119 win over Indiana, Mitchell poured in 43 points with nine rebounds and six assists, while Jaylon Tyson added 27 points and 11 boards. Even without Darius Garland, the Cavs shot nearly 50% from the field and dominated the glass, showing how deep and balanced they are. On the season, Cleveland averages 119.6 points per game (8th in the NBA) and has multiple scoring options beyond Mitchell, with Tyson, Evan Mobley, and DeAndre Hunter all capable of stepping up. That kind of offensive firepower is tough for Portland to match, especially given the Blazers’ struggles with efficiency.
Portland, meanwhile, has been leaking points all year, allowing 121.1 per game (25th) and opponents to shoot 48.5% from the field. Their offense can keep them competitive at times, but shooting just 44.5% overall and 32.6% from three makes it hard to sustain runs against elite teams. Deni Avdija has been a bright spot, but the Blazers rely too heavily on him to carry the load, and their defense simply hasn’t held up against top competition. Cleveland’s ability to pressure Avdija, control the boards, and ride Mitchell’s scoring should give them a clear edge, and laying the double‑digit spread at -10 feels justified with the Cavs playing at home and in rhythm.
Trail Blazers vs Cavaliers Over/Under Pick
- Over 239.5 (4 Units)
The Over 239.5 looks appealing because both Portland and Cleveland have been playing at a pace and efficiency that lends itself to high totals. The Cavaliers just dropped 135 points on Indiana, led by Donovan Mitchell’s 43‑point explosion, and they average 119.6 points per game (8th in the NBA) with multiple scorers capable of putting up 20+ on any given night. Portland, despite its struggles, still averages 118.3 points per game, and their defensive issues are glaring — opponents score 121.1 per game (25th) while shooting nearly 49% from the field. That combination of Cleveland’s firepower and Portland’s inability to get stops sets the stage for a shootout, and with both teams ranking in the top half of the league in pace and rebounding, the Over 239.5 has a strong chance of cashing.
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