The public often underestimates the Cleveland Cavaliers in this spot. Since 2014, when playing as home games, the Cleveland Cavaliers hold a record of 137-102-0 against the spread. That's a 0.0% win rate and a +9.4% return on investment—meaning a bettor wagering $100 per game would be up $23 over this period.

✅ Profitable
Record137-102-0
Win Rate0.0%
Sample Size239 games
ROI+9.4%
Units Won+22.6u
Time Period2014-2024

Year-by-Year Performance

SeasonRecordWin %ROI
201411-8-00.0%+10.5%
201513-11-00.0%+3.4%
201616-9-00.0%+22.2%
201715-13-00.0%+2.3%
201812-6-00.0%+27.3%
201910-12-00.0%-13.2%
202016-8-00.0%+27.3%
20216-7-00.0%-11.9%
202210-7-00.0%+12.3%
202317-12-00.0%+11.9%
202411-9-00.0%+5.0%

Why This Trend Exists

The Cavaliers' home court advantage stems from a unique combination of fan loyalty and strategic adjustments that create genuine betting value. Cleveland's passionate fanbase, forged through decades of championship drought and the 2016 title breakthrough, generates an atmosphere that consistently elevates role players and energizes defensive rotations. The team historically performs better at home because their coaching staff has excelled at making halftime adjustments, particularly in exploiting mismatches that develop organically during games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Cleveland's home success also reflects their ability to control pace more effectively in familiar surroundings. The Cavaliers tend to slow down high-octane offenses at home while finding easier scoring opportunities through improved ball movement and better shot selection. Their frontcourt players, in particular, have shown marked improvement in rebounding and interior defense when playing in Cleveland, creating additional possessions that translate directly to covering spreads. The most actionable insight for bettors is targeting Cleveland home games when they're getting points against elite road teams, as the combination of crowd energy and tactical adjustments often keeps games closer than expected. This trend matters most during stretches when the team faces multiple quality opponents at home within a short timeframe.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Cleveland Cavaliers's ATS record as home games?

The Cleveland Cavaliers have an ATS record of 137-102-0 in home games from 2014-2024. This represents a 57.3% ATS win rate over 239 home games during this 10-year period.

Is betting on the Cleveland Cavaliers as home games profitable?

Yes, betting on the Cleveland Cavaliers in home games has been profitable with a 9.4% ROI from 2014-2024. Their 137-102 ATS record shows consistent value against the spread at home.

How does this compare to the league average?

The Cavaliers' 57.3% home ATS win rate significantly exceeds the typical 50% league average expected for ATS betting. Their 9.4% ROI also indicates above-average profitability compared to standard sportsbook expectations.

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Methodology

All trends in The Archives are calculated from official game results and closing point spreads from 2014 to 2024. ROI assumes a flat $100 bet at standard -110 juice. Win rate is calculated as wins divided by total decisions (pushes excluded). A minimum of 10 games is required for a trend to be published. Data is sourced from The Odds API and verified against official league records.