Cleveland’s star second-year forward, Evan Mobley, has missed the last two games with right ankle soreness. The latest Evan Mobley injury update reveals that he is once again questionable, this time for tonight’s contest against the Phoenix Suns. Bettors must seriously consider whether or not Mobley is playing tonight before placing their wagers.
As soon as the Cavaliers publicize Mobley’s official status, bettors should expect the NBA betting markets to move around. Those looking for an edge should heed this advice or check out the OddsShopper tools for sharp NBA bets. Although Mobley’s status is up in the air, bettors should try out a one-week free trial of NBA Bet Pro to access cutting-edge betting projections that will update once the Cavaliers release something definitive about Mobley.
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Evan Mobley Injury Update – NBA Betting Impact
Mobley likely hurt his ankle in last Thursday’s matchup with the Indiana Pacers. He finished that game but has earned a questionable tag for both of Cleveland’s subsequent games, and the Cavaliers ruled him out both times. The two absences are Mobley’s only of the year and his first since another ankle issue last April. His teammate, point guard Darius Garland, is doubtful for tonight’s action.
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Cleveland is on pace for a fantastic season. At 24-14, Cleveland ranks an impressive fourth in the Eastern Conference. The Cavaliers had dropped three games before Mobley’s absence but have won their last two, both of which came against the Chicago Bulls. They’ll now face the Phoenix Suns, who themselves won’t have star shooting guard Devin Booker and forward Cameron Johnson.
Mobley’s absence would thrust veteran Kevin Love into the starting five. Love has averaged 16 points, 13 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game without Mobley this year. Donovan Mitchell, who saw his role increase because of Mobley and Garland’s absences, scored a career-high 71 points in Cleveland’s last contest.
If Mobley sits again, Kevin Love should become a fantastic target for sports bettors — but probably not for DFS players. Love is currently projected for 22.4 DraftKings points and 20.8 FanDuel points over 19.7 minutes tonight, per Stokastic’s expert DFS projections. Although Mobley is still projected for 30.8 minutes, Love will struggle to return value relative to his jacked-up price point. Sign up for Stokastic+ to get the most up-to-date NBA DFS and NBA prop data.
Suns-Cavaliers NBA Betting & DFS Advice
If Mobley can’t play, NBA DFS players should consider featuring Jarrett Allen. The star center is yet to have an explosion on the glass with Mobley sidelined but could easily have one tonight. Allen notched a pair of double-doubles in Mobley’s first two absences last year while averaging 13 rebounds per game. Allen costs only $6,800 at DraftKings and $7,600 at FanDuel.
The Cavaliers are 4.5-point favorites at DraftKings and 5-point favorites at FanDuel. With Phoenix amidst a three-game slump — and the Cavaliers dominating at home — that number feels fair if Mobley plays. But if he sits, the Cavaliers may not have the depth necessary to cover such a generous spread, especially with Garland still sidelined.
Bettors who are skeptical of Mobley’s status should head to FanDuel to lock in the Suns as a 5-point underdog. Getting the +5 before definitive news about Mobley’s status comes out would likely score bettors some closing-line value (CLV). Those new to FanDuel can score a first bet of up to $1,000! New bettors in Ohio can even secure $200 in bonus bets after a $5 wager!
