Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets Prediction, Picks & Odds | 22 Jan 2025

Cavs Good Value against Rockets

We’re really sweet on the chances of the Cavaliers away to the Rockets, with odds of -127 available on our Moneyline prediction. Bet on the road team.

Rockets 117-103 Win in Previous H2H Matchup

Cleveland Cavaliers claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 118-92 triumph against Phoenix Suns at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse made it back-to-back wins. Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points, with Darius Garland getting 16 and Jarrett Allen 12.

Houston Rockets lost their last game, being beaten at home to Detroit Pistons 107-96 at Toyota Center. On the points front, Fred VanVleet recorded 20, Jalen Green 19 and Amen Thompson 17.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Rockets beat the Cavs in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 117-103 scoreline at Toyota Center. The past 10 H2H games have seen the Cavs land six wins.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

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8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. The Cavs are averaging 120.8 points, 45.6 rebounds, 30.1 assists, 5.8 steals and 4.3 blocks while shooting 47.9% from the field and 80.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 115.3 points and 42.1 rebounds per matchup.

Darius Garland is averaging 22.2 points and 7.7 assists, while Jarrett Allen averages 10.0 rebounds and Donovan Mitchell 2.8 (35.9%) 3-pointers made.

The Rockets have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 116.5 points, 44.0 rebounds, 22.0 assists, 12.2 steals and 3.9 blocks per game while shooting 46.4% from the field and 71.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 111.8 points and 40.7 rebounds.

Jalen Green is averaging 28.7 points and 4.2 (47.2%) 3-pointers made. Alperen Sengun has an average of 9.3 rebounds and Fred VanVleet 5.0 assists.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Cleveland Cavaliers lineup: Max Strus, Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, Dean Wade, Donovan Mitchell.

Houston Rockets lineup: Amen Thompson, Jalen Green, Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, Alperen Sengun.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Picks

We are really sweet on Cavaliers at the latest odds of -127. The home team have a great chance of winning this NBA matchup and that is our pick.

The NBA handicappers at Sportsgambler.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of stats and present the key numbers to our readers.

Key Cavaliers vs Rockets stats:

• Cavs have won 17 of their last 20 games.
• Cavs have won 8 of their last 10 games.
• Cavs have won 2 consecutive games.
• Rockets have lost 6 of their last 10 games against Cavs.

Cavs Moneyline Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 55.9% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

It’s worth considering all the options. If you’re looking for tastier odds about the Cavs to triumph and a certain number of points to be scored, then the Match Result & Total lines could be a good way forward.

Best Bet

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Caris LeVert Under 11.5 Points -120

Caris LeVert (Cavs) has recorded an average of 5 points in the past 4 games. His Player Points might once again fall below the line, with this bet offering plenty of appeal and you can back -120.

Latest Caris LeVert Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 10.5

-133

Under 10.5

+102

Assists

Over 3.5

+110

Under 3.5

-147

Rebounds

Over 3.5

+116

Under 3.5

-154

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Jalen Green Over 2.5 Assists -114

Jalen Green (Rockets) has had Over 2.5 assists in 3 straight games at home. The line is attractive when it comes to betting on Player Assists and you can get -114 that he is able to land a return.

Latest Jalen Green Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 21.5

-123

Under 21.5

-108

Assists

Over 2.5

-114

Under 2.5

-118

Rebounds

Over 4.5

+120

Under 4.5

-159

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Correct Score Prediction

Cavaliers 116 - 112 Rockets

Don’t pass up the opportunity to have a speculative wager on the Cavaliers to land a 116-112 win. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Close Contest Likely According to the Books

There are betting odds of +114 about Houston Rockets winning, with Cleveland Cavaliers currently available at -133. In the eyes of the leading NBA sportsbooks, the home team are regarded as 47% likely to claim a victory.

There is a spread of 2 and total points has a line of 227.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. Those expecting a low total can back Under 227.5 at -110.

Those wanting to back the Cavs to win the Race to 20 betting can get odds of -120 that the favorites oblige. If you want to back the Rockets, then odds of -110 can be found.

Basketball fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the huge selection of team props and game lines which are available for every contest on the coupon. Head to the betting sites and find the best value picks.

Moneyline

Cavaliers

-133

Rockets

+114

Point Spread

Cavaliers -2

-110

Rockets +2

-110

Total Points

Under 227.5

-110

Over 227.5

-110

Donovan Mitchell Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite Donovan Mitchell is available at -105 to rack up Over 26.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -128 is available.

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 26.5

-105

Under 26.5

-128

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 21.5

-123

Under 21.5

-108

Darius Garland (Cavaliers)

Over 21.5

-108

Under 21.5

-123

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 19.5

-104

Under 19.5

-128

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 15.5

-105

Under 15.5

-127

Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)

Over 14.5

-108

Under 14.5

-123

Fred VanVleet (Rockets)

Over 14.5

-106

Under 14.5

-125

Dillon Brooks (Rockets)

Over 12.5

-118

Under 12.5

-114

Caris LeVert (Cavaliers)

Over 10.5

-133

Under 10.5

+102

Tari Eason (Rockets)

Over 10.5

-115

Under 10.5

-112

Cam Whitmore (Rockets)

Over 9.5

-120

Under 9.5

-108

Ty Jerome (Cavaliers)

Over 8.5

-122

Under 8.5

-106

Georges Niang (Cavaliers)

Over 7.5

-123

Under 7.5

-105

Dean Wade (Cavaliers)

Over 6.5

-102

Under 6.5

-127

Darius Garland (Cavaliers)

Over 6.5

-130

Under 6.5

-103

Fred VanVleet (Rockets)

Over 5.5

-122

Under 5.5

-109

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 4.5

+123

Under 4.5

-161

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 4.5

-133

Under 4.5

-100

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 3.5

+117

Under 3.5

-156

Caris LeVert (Cavaliers)

Over 3.5

+110

Under 3.5

-147

Ty Jerome (Cavaliers)

Over 3.5

+130

Under 3.5

-169

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 2.5

-114

Under 2.5

-118

Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)

Over 10.5

-120

Under 10.5

-112

Alperen Sengun (Rockets)

Over 9.5

-115

Under 9.5

-115

Amen Thompson (Rockets)

Over 8.5

-152

Under 8.5

+114

Tari Eason (Rockets)

Over 5.5

-145

Under 5.5

+111

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 4.5

-110

Under 4.5

-120

Jalen Green (Rockets)

Over 4.5

+120

Under 4.5

-159

Dean Wade (Cavaliers)

Over 4.5

-141

Under 4.5

+108

Fred VanVleet (Rockets)

Over 3.5

+104

Under 3.5

-137

Dillon Brooks (Rockets)

Over 3.5

-120

Under 3.5

-112

Caris LeVert (Cavaliers)

Over 3.5

+116

Under 3.5

-154

Cam Whitmore (Rockets)

Over 3.5

+109

Under 3.5

-141

Georges Niang (Cavaliers)

Over 3.5

-147

Under 3.5

+113

Darius Garland (Cavaliers)

Over 2.5

-112

Under 2.5

-118

Ty Jerome (Cavaliers)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-169

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Cleveland Cavaliers Stats

Houston Rockets Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -2 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• -2 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +2 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +2 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 236.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 239.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 231.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 231.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 120.80 pts and allowed 115.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 124.20 pts and allowed 115.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 228.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 217.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 231.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 231.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 116.50 pts and allowed 111.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 108.60 pts and allowed 108.40 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.00 (58%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.60 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.00 (80.72%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.6, Offensive 11.60, Defensive 34.00
• Assists: 30.10
• Blocks: 4.30
• Steals: 5.80
• Turnovers : 11.90
• Personal Fouls: 16.60

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.20 (60%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 16.60 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.00 (82.95%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.6, Offensive 10.90, Defensive 34.70
• Assists: 30.50
• Blocks: 5.30
• Steals: 6.90
• Turnovers : 12.30
• Personal Fouls: 18.10

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.60 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.00 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.30 (71.49%)
• Rebounds: Total 44, Offensive 15.00, Defensive 29.00
• Assists: 22.00
• Blocks: 3.90
• Steals: 12.20
• Turnovers : 12.30
• Personal Fouls: 18.90

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.00 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.80 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.20 (75.62%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.8, Offensive 12.90, Defensive 29.90
• Assists: 21.10
• Blocks: 4.20
• Steals: 8.90
• Turnovers : 13.00
• Personal Fouls: 18.60

Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets Confirmed Lineup

1 Amen Thompson

4 Jalen Green

5 Fred VanVleet

9 Dillon Brooks

28 Alperen Sengun

Cleveland Cavaliers Confirmed Lineup

1 Max Strus

10 Darius Garland

31 Jarrett Allen

32 Dean Wade

45 Donovan Mitchell

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Celtics	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Hornets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bulls	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Mavericks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Nuggets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pistons	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Warriors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Rockets	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pacers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Clippers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Lakers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Grizzlies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Heat	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Bucks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Timberwolves	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Pelicans	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Knicks	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Thunder	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Magic	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
76ers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Suns	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Trail Blazers	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Kings	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Spurs	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Raptors	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-
Wizards	0	0	0	0	0	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0-0	-	-

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak