Cleveland Cavaliers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Matchup

Check out our Cavaliers vs. Thunder prediction to get our insight on to who will win and cover the spread in Oklahoma City.

  • The Cavaliers face the Thunder in Oklahoma City at 34-5.
  • Cleveland has an effective field goal percentage of 59% (1st).
  • The Cavaliers are coming off a 127-117 win vs. the Thunder.
  • The Thunder face the Cavaliers at 33-6.
  • Oklahoma City has an effective field goal percentage of 54% (12th).
  • The Thunder are coming off a 118-102 win vs. the Cavaliers.

Cavaliers vs Thunder Prediction

At 7:30 ET, the Oklahoma City Thunder (-131) will host the Cleveland Cavaliers (+110) in a non-conference matchup. The Thunder are favored by 2.5 points and are currently on a three-game winning streak. The over/under line is set at 232.5.

This game will be played at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The Thunder (33-6) are currently first in the Western Conference and first in the Northwest Division. The Cavaliers (34-5) are first in the Eastern Conference and first in the Central Division. TNT will televise this game.

Cavaliers vs. Thunder Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers at Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Where: Oklahoma City at Paycom Center
  • Date: Thursday, January 16th
  • Betting Odds OKC -2.5, CLE +110 | OKC -131 O/U 232.5

Cavaliers Preview: Can the Cavaliers Pull the Upset on the Road?

The Cavaliers improved to 34-5 with a 127-117 road win over the Pacers on Tuesday. Cleveland, favored by 8.5 points, covered the spread, and the game’s total of 244 points exceeded the 231-point line.

A 10-0 run turned the game in Cleveland’s favor, as they went from trailing 85-77 to leading 87-85. They outscored the Pacers 38-28 in the 3rd quarter and maintained their lead in the 4th, finishing with a 27-28 quarter.

Donovan Mitchell's 35-point performance, including 19 in the first quarter, led the Cavaliers to a 127-117 win over the Pacers. Mitchell shot 52.2% from the field and hit 3 threes at 33.3%. Darius Garland added 24 points, with 13 coming in the 4th quarter, while Evan Mobley contributed 22 points and 13 rebounds, knocking down 3 threes at a 75% clip.

The Cavs connected on 15 threes as a team, shooting 34.1% from beyond the arc and 48.3% overall. Mobley and Garland both scored 13 points in the 3rd quarter, with Garland adding 7 assists in the game.

Even with a shaky defensive performance, the Cavaliers managed to secure a win over the Pacers, who scored 117 points on Tuesday. Cleveland allowed 30 points in the 1st quarter and 31 in the 2nd, but tightened up slightly in the 3rd and 4th, giving up 28 points in each.

The Cavaliers limited Indiana to 12 made threes, though the Pacers shot 42% from deep. Cleveland sent Indiana to the line 22 times, where they made 17 free throws. The Cavaliers recorded 35 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and added 8 steals and 6 blocks.

Thunder Preview: Will the Thunder Live Up to Expectations at Home?

The Cavaliers improved to 34-5 on the season with a 127-117 road win over the Pacers on Tuesday. Cleveland, favored by -8.5, covered the spread, and the game’s total of 244 points went over the line of 231.

A key 10-0 run turned the game in Cleveland’s favor, taking the score from 85-77 to 87-85. They outscored Indiana 38-28 in the 3rd quarter and held off the Pacers in the 4th, entering the final period with a 100-89 lead.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 32 points on 80% shooting led the Thunder to a win over the 76ers, with 14 of those points coming in the 1st quarter. Jalen Williams added 24 points, and Cason Wallace contributed 18, including 11 in the 4th quarter.

Oklahoma City shot 55.6% from the field, though they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting 12 threes at a 33.3% rate.

The Thunder's defense was strong in their win over the 76ers, allowing just 102 points. They held Philadelphia to 21 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters, although they gave up 38 in the 3rd. Overall, the 76ers shot 44% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Thunder limited the 76ers to 13 made threes on 29% shooting. Oklahoma City sent Philadelphia to the line 20 times, where they hit 15 free throws. Defensively, the Thunder recorded 10 steals and 4 blocks.

Cavaliers vs Thunder Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • The Cavaliers are 5-0 ATS in their last road games and 5-0 straight-up.
  • Through their last ten home games, Oklahoma City has an ATS record of just 6-3-1. However, their overall record was 9-1 while averaging 118 points per game.
  • The Cavaliers have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 3-0 against the spread.
  • Through their last three games as the favorite, the Thunder have an ATS record of 2-0-1 and a straight up mark of 3-0.

Cavaliers vs Thunder Prediction

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