The Cleveland Cavaliers (29-21) travel to face the Portland Trail Blazers (23-26) in an interconference matchup. With the Cavs dealing with multiple key absences and the Blazers on a four-game skid, this game could be decided by bench production and defensive stops. Cleveland looks to rebound from a recent loss, while Portland aims to leverage home court in the opener of a five-game homestand. Broadcast on KUNP and FDSOH.
Venue Location
Moda Center
Portland, Oregon
Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. ET
Recent Team Forms
The Cavaliers have been solid but inconsistent on the road, while the Trail Blazers struggle with pace and rebounding during their skid.
Cleveland Cavaliers (7-3 in last 10 games, lost 1 of last 2):
The Cavs average 119.2 PPG in their last 10, allowing 116.9 PPG (positive margin of +2.3). They’ve shot 47% from the field but rank mid-pack defensively. Recent results:
Jan 30: L 113-126 @ PHX (38.1% FG, 16 TO)
Jan 28: W 129-99 vs LAL (56.1% FG, 8 TO)
Jan 26: W 129-118 @ CHI
Jan 24: W 116-110 @ DAL
Jan 22: L 108-122 vs POR
Overall, Cleveland ranks 8th in PPG (119.2) and 12th in RPG (44.8), with a defense allowing 116.9 PPG (18th).
Portland Trail Blazers (3-7 in last 10 games, on 4-game losing streak):
The Blazers average 114.2 PPG in their last 10, allowing 122.3 PPG (negative margin of -8.1). They’ve shot 45.6% from the field with poor rebounding. Recent results:
Jan 30: L 97-127 @ NYK (45.2% FG, 17 TO)
Jan 28: L 92-119 vs TOR (47.8% FG, 9 TO)
Jan 27: L 87-103 @ SAC
Jan 25: L 109-112 vs PHI
Jan 23: L 99-106 vs NYK
Overall, Portland ranks 22nd in PPG (114.2) and 20th in RPG (44.1), with a defense allowing 122.3 PPG (30th).
Injury Report
Cleveland Cavaliers:
Craig Porter Jr. (PG): Questionable – Left Knee Soreness
Tristan Enaruna (F): Questionable – G League (Two-Way)
Darius Garland (PG): Out – Right Great Toe Sprain
Evan Mobley (C): Out – Left Calf Strain
Max Strus (SF): Out – Left Foot Jones Fracture Surgery
Luke Travers (F): Out – G League (Two-Way)
Portland Trail Blazers:
Deni Avdija (SF): Questionable – Low Back Strain
Blake Wesley (G): Questionable – Right Foot Fracture
Robert Williams III (C): Questionable – Left Knee Injury Management
Scoot Henderson (PG): Out – Hamstring
Jrue Holiday (PG): Out – Personal Reasons
Damian Lillard (PG): Out – Achilles
Kris Murray (PF): Out – Back
Duop Reath (C): Out – Foot
Matisse Thybulle (SF): Out – Knee
Key
Player Matchups
Injuries sideline stars like Garland, Mobley, Lillard, and Holiday, shifting focus to guards and wings. Portland’s pace (7th fastest) could exploit Cleveland’s depleted frontcourt.
Donovan Mitchell (CLE) vs. Anfernee Simons (POR): Mitchell (27.5 PPG, 5.6 APG) leads Cleveland’s offense; Simons (21.4 PPG, 4.2 APG) must match his scoring while avoiding turnovers.
Jarrett Allen (CLE) vs. Donovan Clingan (POR): Allen (16.2 PPG, 10.7 RPG) dominates the glass; Clingan (11.1 PPG, 7.5 RPG) provides rookie energy but may struggle against Allen’s experience.
Georges Niang (CLE) vs. Toumani Camara (POR): Niang (spacing threat) faces Camara (defensive focus), where Cleveland’s shooting (36.8% 3PT) could stretch Portland.
Caris LeVert (CLE) vs. Shaedon Sharpe (POR): LeVert (15.3 PPG off bench) vs. Sharpe (emerging scorer), in a potential high-scoring bench duel.
Cleveland’s depth may falter without Mobley, giving Portland’s home rebounding an edge.
Series History
The Trail Blazers hold a 74-61 all-time edge over the Cavaliers. In recent matchups, Portland averages 114.0 PPG while Cleveland scores 116.5 PPG.
Recent games:
Dec 3, 2025: Blazers 122-110 Cavs (POR won on road)
Mar 25, 2025: Cavs 122-111 Blazers (CLE won on road)
Mar 2, 2025: Cavs 133-129 Blazers (OT, CLE won at home)
Nov 30, 2023: Cavs 103-95 Blazers (CLE won at home)
Nov 15, 2023: Blazers 109-95 Cavs (POR won at home)
Portland has won 1 of the last 2, but Cleveland took 3 of 5 prior.
Betting Trends
Cleveland is 20-30 ATS this season (12-12 ATS on road), while Portland is 23-26 ATS (13-11 ATS at home). The Cavaliers’ games hit the over 48% of the time (24/50), and combined, these teams average 233.4 PPG (exceeding the total by 3.9). However, with injuries, recent unders are common—Cavs 5-5 O/U last 10; Blazers 6-4 O/U last 10. Cleveland is 4-1 ATS in last 5 road games; Portland is 2-3 ATS in last 5.
Game Odds
Cleveland Cavaliers – 3.5
Portland Trail Blazers 230.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, January 31, 2026
