Houston Rockets
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  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings
Expect a Tight Affair

Let’s back the Rockets who have been given an appealing +3.5 on the spread. We think -110 can be taken with confidence that they cover the line against the Cavaliers.

Rockets 109-108 Winners in Most Recent H2H

Houston Rockets claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 109-108 win occurred against Cleveland Cavaliers at Toyota Center. Fred VanVleet scored 26 points, with Alperen Sengun getting 18 and Cam Whitmore 16.

Cleveland Cavaliers lost on the road in their last game, making it back-to-back defeats. Philadelphia 76ers won 132-129 at Wells Fargo Center. On the points front, Donovan Mitchell recorded 37, Ty Jerome 33 and Darius Garland 26.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Rockets have won the last two matchups against the Cavs. They achieved winning scorelines of 117-103 and 109-108 at Toyota Center. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen six Cavs wins.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets logo Rockets 12 4 0.75 121.1 110.4 10.7 5-2 7-2 2-1 5-3 8-2 2W
Cavaliers logo Cavaliers 12 8 0.6 119 115.5 3.5 8-3 4-5 5-0 10-7 5-5 2L
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Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Rockets are averaging 116.4 points, 45.8 rebounds, 22.9 assists, 11.3 steals and 4.3 blocks while shooting 46.1% from the field and 70.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 112.7 points and 41.4 rebounds per matchup.

Jalen Green is averaging 27.5 points and 4.4 (47.8%) 3-pointers made, while Alperen Sengun averages 9.8 rebounds and 4.9 assists.

Cleveland Cavaliers – Last 10 Games

The Cavs have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 118.9 points, 44.4 rebounds, 28.6 assists, 7.0 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 46.9% from the field and 79.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 116.2 points and 42.1 rebounds.

Darius Garland is averaging 24.4 points, 6.6 assists and 3.1 (43.1%) 3-pointers made, while Jarrett Allen has an average of 10.0 rebounds.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

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

Cleveland Cavaliers lineup: Max Strus, Evan Mobley, Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, Donovan Mitchell.

Houston Rockets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Picks

With Rockets being given a line of +3.5 to overcome in this NBA game, our pick is that they can cover this. There’s the opportunity to get -110 for this outcome.

It’s always a case of checking out the latest team news to make expert NBA predictions. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.

Key Rockets vs Cavaliers stats:

  • The +3.5 line has been covered by Rockets in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The +3.5 line has been covered by Rockets in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -3.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 2 consecutive games.
  • The +3.5 line has been covered by Rockets in 2 consecutive games against Cavs.

Rockets +3.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jalen Green Over 20.5 Points -112 BetMGM logo

Jalen Green (Rockets) has totaled an average of 28.8 points in the past 5 road games. This statistic guides us towards Player Points where we’re able to back him at odds of -112 to cover the line.

Latest Jalen Green Player Prop Odds

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Donovan Mitchell Under 25.5 Points -127 BetMGM logo

Donovan Mitchell (Cavs) has recorded an average of 20.5 points in the past 4 games at home. This gives us confidence that he might not cover the line and you can wager on Player Points at betting odds of -127.

Latest Donovan Mitchell Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Rockets +4.5
Totals Over 228.5
Player Points Jalen Green Over 21.5

Our same game parlay pick is Rockets +4.5 on the spread, Over 228.5 and Jalen Green (Rockets) to score Over 21.5 points.

A same game parlay is a fantastic way of cheering on different selections within the same basketball game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single bet. The odds can combine to great effect.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets Rockets logo 118 - 117 Cavaliers logo Cavaliers

For a fun wager, consider backing the Rockets to claim a 118-117 victory. Although it’s a speculative bet, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

Houston Rockets vs Cleveland Cavaliers 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.

Cavs Trading at Shorter Odds Than Rockets

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Cleveland Cavaliers as -185 favorites for this NBA game, implying that they are 65% likely to win. At +154, Houston Rockets are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

4.5 is the spread and 228.5 is the total points line. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. The Over 228.5 selection is available to back at -110.

The Cavs can be backed in lots of ways and that includes Race to 20 Points where they are -140 favorites. The Rockets are +110 should you think they’ll make this total first instead.

You can find a huge selection of game lines and team props for every contest, with the betting sites creating many different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Betting Lines & Odds
Donovan Mitchell Favorite to Score the Most Points

Donovan Mitchell is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get -105 that he goes Over 25.5 points and -127 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 25.5
-105
Under 25.5
-127
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Darius Garland (Cavaliers)
Over 21.5
-120
Under 21.5
-112
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Jalen Green (Rockets)
Over 21.5
-106
Under 21.5
-125
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 17.5
-125
Under 17.5
-108
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Player Assists
Darius Garland (Cavaliers)
Over 6.5
-130
Under 6.5
-103
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Fred VanVleet (Rockets)
Over 5.5
-123
Under 5.5
-108
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 4.5
+105
Under 4.5
-139
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 4.5
-120
Under 4.5
-112
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Player Rebounds
Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)
Over 11.5
+104
Under 11.5
-137
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 10.5
+106
Under 10.5
-141
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 9.5
+112
Under 9.5
-145
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 9.5
-122
Under 9.5
-109
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Stats
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 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
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Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
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Team News

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats & Roster

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Injuries & Suspensions

Houston Rockets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
N'Faly Dante
Injured

Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Caris LeVert
Injured
Dean Wade
Injured
Luke Travers
Injured
Isaac Okoro
Injured

Starting Lineups

Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Confirmed Lineup
1 Max Strus
4 Evan Mobley
10 Darius Garland
31 Jarrett Allen
45 Donovan Mitchell
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Confirmed Lineup
1 Amen Thompson
4 Jalen Green
5 Fred VanVleet
9 Dillon Brooks
28 Alperen Sengun

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

16 Nov NBA
Magic 113-117 Rockets
14 Nov NBA
Trail Blazers 116-140 Rockets
12 Nov NBA
Wizards 112-135 Rockets
09 Nov NBA
Rockets 122-115 Bucks
07 Nov NBA
Rockets 110-121 Spurs
05 Nov NBA
Rockets 124-109 Grizzlies
03 Nov NBA
Mavericks 102-110 Rockets
01 Nov NBA
Rockets 128-101 Celtics
29 Oct NBA
Rockets 139-121 Raptors
27 Oct NBA
Nets 109-137 Rockets

Previous Cleveland Cavaliers Lineups

17 Nov NBA
Bucks 106-118 Cavaliers
15 Nov NBA
Grizzlies 100-108 Cavaliers
13 Nov NBA
Raptors 126-113 Cavaliers
12 Nov NBA
Cavaliers 130-116 Heat
10 Nov NBA
Cavaliers 138-140 Heat
08 Nov NBA
Bulls 122-128 Cavaliers
07 Nov NBA
Cavaliers 148-114 Wizards
05 Nov NBA
76ers 121-132 Cavaliers
02 Nov NBA
Hawks 109-117 Cavaliers
31 Oct NBA
Raptors 112-101 Cavaliers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Raptors 14 6 0.7 118.8 112.8 6 7-2 7-4 3-1 13-3 9-1 1L
Knicks 12 6 0.667 120.7 114 6.7 9-1 3-5 3-0 9-6 7-3 3W
76ers 10 8 0.556 117.3 117.6 -0.3 5-5 5-3 5-2 9-8 5-5 1W
Celtics 10 9 0.526 114.8 110.7 4.1 6-4 4-5 2-4 7-6 6-4 1L
Nets 3 16 0.158 108.4 119.3 -10.9 0-9 3-7 1-7 3-13 2-8 4L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 16 4 0.8 119.8 114 5.8 8-2 8-2 4-2 12-4 8-2 1W
Cavaliers 12 8 0.6 119 115.5 3.5 8-3 4-5 5-0 10-7 5-5 2L
Bulls 9 10 0.474 119.9 123.1 -3.2 6-2 3-8 1-4 6-7 3-7 3L
Bucks 9 12 0.429 115.5 117.7 -2.2 6-6 3-6 2-3 7-8 2-8 1W
Pacers 4 16 0.2 109.8 118.6 -8.8 4-6 0-10 1-4 3-8 3-7 2W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 13 7 0.65 123.6 118.2 5.4 9-2 4-5 2-1 8-4 7-3 1L
Hawks 12 8 0.6 117.8 115.7 2.1 4-4 8-4 3-1 6-6 7-3 1W
Magic 12 8 0.6 119.3 114.1 5.2 7-3 5-5 3-2 9-7 8-2 2W
Hornets 6 14 0.3 115.9 120.2 -4.3 5-6 1-8 1-4 5-9 3-7 2W
Wizards 2 16 0.111 112.4 127.7 -15.3 1-6 1-10 1-2 1-12 1-9 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 19 1 0.95 122.2 106.3 15.9 10-0 9-1 3-1 15-1 10-0 11W
Nuggets 14 5 0.737 124.8 115.1 9.7 6-3 8-2 2-1 12-4 7-3 1W
Timberwolves 11 8 0.579 118.8 114.2 4.6 6-3 5-5 3-3 6-7 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 8 11 0.421 118.4 121.1 -2.7 3-5 5-6 3-2 7-8 3-7 1L
Jazz 6 12 0.333 118.6 125.2 -6.6 5-5 1-7 0-4 3-9 3-7 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 14 4 0.778 118.9 115.1 3.8 6-2 8-2 2-1 11-3 8-2 6W
Suns 12 9 0.571 116.7 114 2.7 8-4 4-5 4-2 11-8 6-4 2L
Warriors 11 10 0.524 114.5 113.6 0.9 7-2 4-8 3-1 10-6 5-5 1W
Kings 5 15 0.25 112 123.3 -11.3 3-6 2-9 1-3 4-13 2-8 2L
Clippers 5 15 0.25 111.8 117.7 -5.9 3-7 2-8 1-4 4-9 2-8 4L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 12 4 0.75 121.1 110.4 10.7 5-2 7-2 2-1 5-3 8-2 2W
Spurs 13 5 0.722 119.2 112.9 6.3 8-2 5-3 5-0 8-5 7-3 2W
Grizzlies 8 12 0.4 113.3 117 -3.7 4-6 4-6 4-2 7-6 4-6 2W
Mavericks 6 15 0.286 110.2 115.9 -5.7 4-9 2-6 1-5 3-10 3-7 1W
Pelicans 3 17 0.15 110.7 121.6 -10.9 2-9 1-8 1-5 1-15 1-9 2L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 16 4 0.8 119.8 114 5.8 8-2 8-2 4-2 12-4 8-2 1W
Raptors 14 6 0.7 118.8 112.8 6 7-2 7-4 3-1 13-3 9-1 1L
Knicks 12 6 0.667 120.7 114 6.7 9-1 3-5 3-0 9-6 7-3 3W
Heat 13 7 0.65 123.6 118.2 5.4 9-2 4-5 2-1 8-4 7-3 1L
Hawks 12 8 0.6 117.8 115.7 2.1 4-4 8-4 3-1 6-6 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 12 8 0.6 119 115.5 3.5 8-3 4-5 5-0 10-7 5-5 2L
Magic 12 8 0.6 119.3 114.1 5.2 7-3 5-5 3-2 9-7 8-2 2W
76ers 10 8 0.556 117.3 117.6 -0.3 5-5 5-3 5-2 9-8 5-5 1W
Celtics 10 9 0.526 114.8 110.7 4.1 6-4 4-5 2-4 7-6 6-4 1L
Bulls 9 10 0.474 119.9 123.1 -3.2 6-2 3-8 1-4 6-7 3-7 3L
Bucks 9 12 0.429 115.5 117.7 -2.2 6-6 3-6 2-3 7-8 2-8 1W
Hornets 6 14 0.3 115.9 120.2 -4.3 5-6 1-8 1-4 5-9 3-7 2W
Pacers 4 16 0.2 109.8 118.6 -8.8 4-6 0-10 1-4 3-8 3-7 2W
Nets 3 16 0.158 108.4 119.3 -10.9 0-9 3-7 1-7 3-13 2-8 4L
Wizards 2 16 0.111 112.4 127.7 -15.3 1-6 1-10 1-2 1-12 1-9 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 19 1 0.95 122.2 106.3 15.9 10-0 9-1 3-1 15-1 10-0 11W
Lakers 14 4 0.778 118.9 115.1 3.8 6-2 8-2 2-1 11-3 8-2 6W
Rockets 12 4 0.75 121.1 110.4 10.7 5-2 7-2 2-1 5-3 8-2 2W
Nuggets 14 5 0.737 124.8 115.1 9.7 6-3 8-2 2-1 12-4 7-3 1W
Spurs 13 5 0.722 119.2 112.9 6.3 8-2 5-3 5-0 8-5 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 11 8 0.579 118.8 114.2 4.6 6-3 5-5 3-3 6-7 6-4 1W
Suns 12 9 0.571 116.7 114 2.7 8-4 4-5 4-2 11-8 6-4 2L
Warriors 11 10 0.524 114.5 113.6 0.9 7-2 4-8 3-1 10-6 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 8 11 0.421 118.4 121.1 -2.7 3-5 5-6 3-2 7-8 3-7 1L
Grizzlies 8 12 0.4 113.3 117 -3.7 4-6 4-6 4-2 7-6 4-6 2W
Jazz 6 12 0.333 118.6 125.2 -6.6 5-5 1-7 0-4 3-9 3-7 1W
Mavericks 6 15 0.286 110.2 115.9 -5.7 4-9 2-6 1-5 3-10 3-7 1W
Kings 5 15 0.25 112 123.3 -11.3 3-6 2-9 1-3 4-13 2-8 2L
Clippers 5 15 0.25 111.8 117.7 -5.9 3-7 2-8 1-4 4-9 2-8 4L
Pelicans 3 17 0.15 110.7 121.6 -10.9 2-9 1-8 1-5 1-15 1-9 2L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 19 1 0.95 122.2 106.3 15.9 10-0 9-1 3-1 15-1 10-0 11W
Pistons 16 4 0.8 119.8 114 5.8 8-2 8-2 4-2 12-4 8-2 1W
Lakers 14 4 0.778 118.9 115.1 3.8 6-2 8-2 2-1 11-3 8-2 6W
Rockets 12 4 0.75 121.1 110.4 10.7 5-2 7-2 2-1 5-3 8-2 2W
Nuggets 14 5 0.737 124.8 115.1 9.7 6-3 8-2 2-1 12-4 7-3 1W
Spurs 13 5 0.722 119.2 112.9 6.3 8-2 5-3 5-0 8-5 7-3 2W
Raptors 14 6 0.7 118.8 112.8 6 7-2 7-4 3-1 13-3 9-1 1L
Knicks 12 6 0.667 120.7 114 6.7 9-1 3-5 3-0 9-6 7-3 3W
Heat 13 7 0.65 123.6 118.2 5.4 9-2 4-5 2-1 8-4 7-3 1L
Hawks 12 8 0.6 117.8 115.7 2.1 4-4 8-4 3-1 6-6 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 12 8 0.6 119 115.5 3.5 8-3 4-5 5-0 10-7 5-5 2L
Magic 12 8 0.6 119.3 114.1 5.2 7-3 5-5 3-2 9-7 8-2 2W
Timberwolves 11 8 0.579 118.8 114.2 4.6 6-3 5-5 3-3 6-7 6-4 1W
Suns 12 9 0.571 116.7 114 2.7 8-4 4-5 4-2 11-8 6-4 2L
76ers 10 8 0.556 117.3 117.6 -0.3 5-5 5-3 5-2 9-8 5-5 1W
Celtics 10 9 0.526 114.8 110.7 4.1 6-4 4-5 2-4 7-6 6-4 1L
Warriors 11 10 0.524 114.5 113.6 0.9 7-2 4-8 3-1 10-6 5-5 1W
Bulls 9 10 0.474 119.9 123.1 -3.2 6-2 3-8 1-4 6-7 3-7 3L
Bucks 9 12 0.429 115.5 117.7 -2.2 6-6 3-6 2-3 7-8 2-8 1W
Trail Blazers 8 11 0.421 118.4 121.1 -2.7 3-5 5-6 3-2 7-8 3-7 1L
Grizzlies 8 12 0.4 113.3 117 -3.7 4-6 4-6 4-2 7-6 4-6 2W
Jazz 6 12 0.333 118.6 125.2 -6.6 5-5 1-7 0-4 3-9 3-7 1W
Hornets 6 14 0.3 115.9 120.2 -4.3 5-6 1-8 1-4 5-9 3-7 2W
Mavericks 6 15 0.286 110.2 115.9 -5.7 4-9 2-6 1-5 3-10 3-7 1W
Clippers 5 15 0.25 111.8 117.7 -5.9 3-7 2-8 1-4 4-9 2-8 4L
Kings 5 15 0.25 112 123.3 -11.3 3-6 2-9 1-3 4-13 2-8 2L
Pacers 4 16 0.2 109.8 118.6 -8.8 4-6 0-10 1-4 3-8 3-7 2W
Nets 3 16 0.158 108.4 119.3 -10.9 0-9 3-7 1-7 3-13 2-8 4L
Pelicans 3 17 0.15 110.7 121.6 -10.9 2-9 1-8 1-5 1-15 1-9 2L
Wizards 2 16 0.111 112.4 127.7 -15.3 1-6 1-10 1-2 1-12 1-9 1L
  • 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