Cleveland Cavaliers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Sunday

NBA Betting Preview: Cavaliers vs Thunder

The Cleveland Cavaliers go head-to-head with the Oklahoma City Thunder in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

The prediction is that the Cavaliers will outscore the Thunder, with odds of -116 currently available on the Moneyline. That looks a price worth taking on this value selection.

Cleveland Cavaliers have won their previous seven games. A 118-113 triumph recently occurred on the road at Spectrum Center when playing Charlotte Hornets. Donovan Mitchell tallied 32 points, while Jarrett Allen put up 26 and James Harden 18.

Oklahoma City Thunder last game saw them claim a 105-86 home win over Brooklyn Nets at Paycom Center. Jared McCain scored 21 points, while Chet Holmgren finished with 15 and Isaiah Joe 11.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Thunder have beaten the Cavs in the last two matchups. They won 134-114 at Paycom Center and triumphed 136-104 at Rocket Arena. The previous 10 games have seen both teams achieve five victories.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	43	14	0.754	119.4	107.6	11.8	23-7	20-7	8-3	32-9	6-4	1W
Cavaliers	36	21	0.632	119.8	115.3	4.5	19-11	17-10	7-3	22-13	9-1	7W

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The Cavs have 9 wins and 1 loss in the past 10 games. They are averaging 122.9 points, 44.0 rebounds, 29.6 assists, 10.4 steals and 4.9 blocks while shooting 51.5% from the field and 79.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 107.8 points and 41.4 rebounds per matchup.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 27.5 points and 6.1 assists, while Jarrett Allen averages 10.4 rebounds and Sam Merrill 2.7 (51.9%) 3-pointers made.

The Thunder have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 112.9 points, 44.4 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 9.1 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 45.9% from the field and 81.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 106.4 points and 45.0 rebounds.

Isaiah Joe is averaging 14.5 points and 3.4 (48.6%) 3-pointers made. Chet Holmgren has an average of 8.1 rebounds and Isaiah Hartenstein 4.0 assists.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction & Picks

Our expert Cleveland Cavaliers vs Oklahoma City Thunder betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

We are eager to back Cavaliers to secure a victory in this NBA contest and that leads us to the Moneyline for our pick. It’s very difficult to turn down the -116 that the road team claim the win.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our NBA handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.

Key Cavaliers vs Thunder stats:

• Cavs have won 7 consecutive games.
• Cavs have won 9 of their last 10 games.
• Cavs have won 16 of their last 20 games.

Cavs Moneyline Probability

The top sportsbooks make it a 53.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

There’s an opportunity to back the Cavs at bigger odds on the spread. The sportbooks will create a series of lines and you can choose the one that makes the most appeal.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cavaliers 111 - 109 Thunder

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score prediction being a 111-109 win for the Cavaliers. There are enormous odds available when it comes to this pick.

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Oklahoma City Thunder have been given Moneyline odds of -102 against Cleveland Cavaliers who are -116. In the eyes of the leading NBA sportsbooks, the home team are regarded as 51% likely to claim a victory.

The current spread is 1 and total points is 224.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. Those who wager Under 224.5 can get -110.

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Moneyline

Cavaliers

-116

Thunder

-102

Point Spread

Cavaliers -1

-110

Thunder +1

-110

Total Points

Under 224.5

-110

Over 224.5

-110

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The Thunder have six wins and four losses in the last 10 games at home, putting up 112.30 points per matchup and giving up 105.00.

The Cavaliers have chalked up five consecutive victories on their travels. They own a 9-1 mark in their past 10 road games, putting up 119.90 points on average and giving up 109.80.

The Thunder beat the Cavs 134-114 in their most recent meeting at Paycom Center. Over the last 8 head-to-head meetings at Paycom Center, the Thunder have claimed five wins compared to the Cavs who have three.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O224.5	U224.5
Oklahoma City Thunder Home Stats		6-4	217.30	112.30	105.00	3	7
Cleveland Cavaliers Away Stats		9-1	229.70	119.90	109.80	7	3

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O224.5 = Games Over 224.5 Points
• U224.5 = Games Under 224.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Cleveland Cavaliers Stats

Oklahoma City Thunder Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• -1 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• -1 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +1 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 230.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 229.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 224.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 224.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 122.90 pts and allowed 107.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 119.90 pts and allowed 109.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 219.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 217.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 224.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 224.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 112.90 pts and allowed 106.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 112.30 pts and allowed 105.00 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.80 (61%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.90 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.60 (79.28%)
• Rebounds: Total 44, Offensive 11.60, Defensive 32.40
• Assists: 29.60
• Blocks: 4.90
• Steals: 10.40
• Turnovers : 13.50
• Personal Fouls: 16.60

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.30 (59%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.30 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.40 (79.61%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.4, Offensive 11.80, Defensive 31.60
• Assists: 31.00
• Blocks: 5.10
• Steals: 10.00
• Turnovers : 14.60
• Personal Fouls: 18.80

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 25.30 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.50 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.80 (81.39%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.4, Offensive 12.10, Defensive 32.30
• Assists: 25.40
• Blocks: 4.90
• Steals: 9.10
• Turnovers : 14.10
• Personal Fouls: 15.60

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.90 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.30 (31%)
• Free Throws Made: 22.60 (80.71%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.9, Offensive 10.70, Defensive 35.20
• Assists: 24.10
• Blocks: 6.20
• Steals: 8.20
• Turnovers : 13.10
• Personal Fouls: 17.80

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	36	19	0.655	115.4	108.4	7	18-9	18-10	7-5	24-13	8-2	2W
Knicks	35	21	0.625	117.9	112.1	5.8	21-8	14-13	10-3	24-14	7-3	1L
Raptors	33	23	0.589	113.7	112.1	1.6	16-13	17-10	4-9	25-15	6-4	1W
76ers	30	25	0.545	116	115.9	0.1	15-15	15-10	8-6	19-19	6-4	3L
Nets	15	40	0.273	106.8	114.7	-7.9	8-19	7-21	3-9	11-23	3-7	3L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	41	13	0.759	117.4	109.3	8.1	22-6	19-7	8-3	27-7	8-2	4W
Cavaliers	36	21	0.632	119.8	115.3	4.5	19-11	17-10	7-3	22-13	9-1	7W
Bucks	24	30	0.444	112.3	115.2	-2.9	12-12	12-18	7-4	17-18	6-4	3W
Bulls	24	32	0.429	116.5	120.4	-3.9	15-13	9-19	3-9	16-23	1-9	7L
Pacers	15	42	0.263	111.2	118.7	-7.5	10-18	5-24	3-9	11-28	4-6	2L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	29	25	0.537	115.4	114.9	0.5	18-10	11-15	6-5	19-18	6-4	1W
Heat	30	27	0.526	119.7	116.8	2.9	16-11	14-16	5-5	16-16	5-5	2W
Hawks	27	31	0.466	116.9	118.6	-1.7	10-16	17-15	5-6	14-21	4-6	1L
Hornets	26	31	0.456	115.4	113.7	1.7	12-16	14-15	8-4	16-21	7-3	2L
Wizards	16	39	0.291	112.5	122.7	-10.2	11-18	5-21	2-6	11-23	5-5	2W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	43	14	0.754	119.4	107.6	11.8	23-7	20-7	8-3	32-9	6-4	1W
Nuggets	36	21	0.632	120.9	116.1	4.8	15-11	21-10	5-2	21-10	5-5	1W
Timberwolves	35	22	0.614	119.7	114.7	5	20-10	15-12	6-5	20-17	7-3	3W
Trail Blazers	27	30	0.474	116.1	119	-2.9	16-14	11-16	5-6	21-17	4-6	1L
Jazz	18	39	0.316	118.2	125.9	-7.7	11-18	7-21	1-9	10-26	3-7	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	34	21	0.618	116.2	116.1	0.1	16-10	18-11	6-6	23-14	6-4	2W
Suns	32	24	0.571	113.3	112	1.3	18-10	14-14	8-6	22-17	5-5	2L
Warriors	29	27	0.518	115.4	113.8	1.6	18-11	11-16	6-4	19-16	4-6	2L
Clippers	27	29	0.482	112.1	112.6	-0.5	14-11	13-18	7-5	17-17	5-5	1L
Kings	12	45	0.211	109.9	120.8	-10.9	9-20	3-25	2-8	8-29	0-10	15L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	39	16	0.709	118.2	111.8	6.4	20-6	19-10	10-3	25-13	8-2	7W
Rockets	34	20	0.63	114.5	109.5	5	18-7	16-13	6-5	19-16	6-4	1W
Grizzlies	21	33	0.389	115.4	117.4	-2	12-15	9-18	5-6	17-21	3-7	1W
Mavericks	19	36	0.345	113.9	117.5	-3.6	14-16	5-20	3-9	11-26	0-10	10L
Pelicans	15	42	0.263	114.6	120.7	-6.1	9-21	6-21	6-7	9-26	4-6	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	41	13	0.759	117.4	109.3	8.1	22-6	19-7	8-3	27-7	8-2	4W
Celtics	36	19	0.655	115.4	108.4	7	18-9	18-10	7-5	24-13	8-2	2W
Cavaliers	36	21	0.632	119.8	115.3	4.5	19-11	17-10	7-3	22-13	9-1	7W
Knicks	35	21	0.625	117.9	112.1	5.8	21-8	14-13	10-3	24-14	7-3	1L
Raptors	33	23	0.589	113.7	112.1	1.6	16-13	17-10	4-9	25-15	6-4	1W
76ers	30	25	0.545	116	115.9	0.1	15-15	15-10	8-6	19-19	6-4	3L
Magic	29	25	0.537	115.4	114.9	0.5	18-10	11-15	6-5	19-18	6-4	1W
Heat	30	27	0.526	119.7	116.8	2.9	16-11	14-16	5-5	16-16	5-5	2W
Hawks	27	31	0.466	116.9	118.6	-1.7	10-16	17-15	5-6	14-21	4-6	1L
Hornets	26	31	0.456	115.4	113.7	1.7	12-16	14-15	8-4	16-21	7-3	2L
Bucks	24	30	0.444	112.3	115.2	-2.9	12-12	12-18	7-4	17-18	6-4	3W
Bulls	24	32	0.429	116.5	120.4	-3.9	15-13	9-19	3-9	16-23	1-9	7L
Wizards	16	39	0.291	112.5	122.7	-10.2	11-18	5-21	2-6	11-23	5-5	2W
Nets	15	40	0.273	106.8	114.7	-7.9	8-19	7-21	3-9	11-23	3-7	3L
Pacers	15	42	0.263	111.2	118.7	-7.5	10-18	5-24	3-9	11-28	4-6	2L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	43	14	0.754	119.4	107.6	11.8	23-7	20-7	8-3	32-9	6-4	1W
Spurs	39	16	0.709	118.2	111.8	6.4	20-6	19-10	10-3	25-13	8-2	7W
Nuggets	36	21	0.632	120.9	116.1	4.8	15-11	21-10	5-2	21-10	5-5	1W
Rockets	34	20	0.63	114.5	109.5	5	18-7	16-13	6-5	19-16	6-4	1W
Lakers	34	21	0.618	116.2	116.1	0.1	16-10	18-11	6-6	23-14	6-4	2W
Timberwolves	35	22	0.614	119.7	114.7	5	20-10	15-12	6-5	20-17	7-3	3W
Suns	32	24	0.571	113.3	112	1.3	18-10	14-14	8-6	22-17	5-5	2L
Warriors	29	27	0.518	115.4	113.8	1.6	18-11	11-16	6-4	19-16	4-6	2L
Clippers	27	29	0.482	112.1	112.6	-0.5	14-11	13-18	7-5	17-17	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	27	30	0.474	116.1	119	-2.9	16-14	11-16	5-6	21-17	4-6	1L
Grizzlies	21	33	0.389	115.4	117.4	-2	12-15	9-18	5-6	17-21	3-7	1W
Mavericks	19	36	0.345	113.9	117.5	-3.6	14-16	5-20	3-9	11-26	0-10	10L
Jazz	18	39	0.316	118.2	125.9	-7.7	11-18	7-21	1-9	10-26	3-7	2L
Pelicans	15	42	0.263	114.6	120.7	-6.1	9-21	6-21	6-7	9-26	4-6	2L
Kings	12	45	0.211	109.9	120.8	-10.9	9-20	3-25	2-8	8-29	0-10	15L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	41	13	0.759	117.4	109.3	8.1	22-6	19-7	8-3	27-7	8-2	4W
Thunder	43	14	0.754	119.4	107.6	11.8	23-7	20-7	8-3	32-9	6-4	1W
Spurs	39	16	0.709	118.2	111.8	6.4	20-6	19-10	10-3	25-13	8-2	7W
Celtics	36	19	0.655	115.4	108.4	7	18-9	18-10	7-5	24-13	8-2	2W
Cavaliers	36	21	0.632	119.8	115.3	4.5	19-11	17-10	7-3	22-13	9-1	7W
Nuggets	36	21	0.632	120.9	116.1	4.8	15-11	21-10	5-2	21-10	5-5	1W
Rockets	34	20	0.63	114.5	109.5	5	18-7	16-13	6-5	19-16	6-4	1W
Knicks	35	21	0.625	117.9	112.1	5.8	21-8	14-13	10-3	24-14	7-3	1L
Lakers	34	21	0.618	116.2	116.1	0.1	16-10	18-11	6-6	23-14	6-4	2W
Timberwolves	35	22	0.614	119.7	114.7	5	20-10	15-12	6-5	20-17	7-3	3W
Raptors	33	23	0.589	113.7	112.1	1.6	16-13	17-10	4-9	25-15	6-4	1W
Suns	32	24	0.571	113.3	112	1.3	18-10	14-14	8-6	22-17	5-5	2L
76ers	30	25	0.545	116	115.9	0.1	15-15	15-10	8-6	19-19	6-4	3L
Magic	29	25	0.537	115.4	114.9	0.5	18-10	11-15	6-5	19-18	6-4	1W
Heat	30	27	0.526	119.7	116.8	2.9	16-11	14-16	5-5	16-16	5-5	2W
Warriors	29	27	0.518	115.4	113.8	1.6	18-11	11-16	6-4	19-16	4-6	2L
Clippers	27	29	0.482	112.1	112.6	-0.5	14-11	13-18	7-5	17-17	5-5	1L
Trail Blazers	27	30	0.474	116.1	119	-2.9	16-14	11-16	5-6	21-17	4-6	1L
Hawks	27	31	0.466	116.9	118.6	-1.7	10-16	17-15	5-6	14-21	4-6	1L
Hornets	26	31	0.456	115.4	113.7	1.7	12-16	14-15	8-4	16-21	7-3	2L
Bucks	24	30	0.444	112.3	115.2	-2.9	12-12	12-18	7-4	17-18	6-4	3W
Bulls	24	32	0.429	116.5	120.4	-3.9	15-13	9-19	3-9	16-23	1-9	7L
Grizzlies	21	33	0.389	115.4	117.4	-2	12-15	9-18	5-6	17-21	3-7	1W
Mavericks	19	36	0.345	113.9	117.5	-3.6	14-16	5-20	3-9	11-26	0-10	10L
Jazz	18	39	0.316	118.2	125.9	-7.7	11-18	7-21	1-9	10-26	3-7	2L
Wizards	16	39	0.291	112.5	122.7	-10.2	11-18	5-21	2-6	11-23	5-5	2W
Nets	15	40	0.273	106.8	114.7	-7.9	8-19	7-21	3-9	11-23	3-7	3L
Pacers	15	42	0.263	111.2	118.7	-7.5	10-18	5-24	3-9	11-28	4-6	2L
Pelicans	15	42	0.263	114.6	120.7	-6.1	9-21	6-21	6-7	9-26	4-6	2L
Kings	12	45	0.211	109.9	120.8	-10.9	9-20	3-25	2-8	8-29	0-10	15L

• 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

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