Houston Rockets
Cleveland Cavaliers
  1. Prediction
  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

NBA Betting Preview: Rockets vs Cavaliers

The Houston Rockets go head-to-head with the Cleveland Cavaliers 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.

Why We’re Expecting Rockets to Win

On the Moneyline, we want to be backing the Rockets and that is our betting prediction at odds of -118. We simply need them to beat the Cavaliers.

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Rockets 135-131 Win in Previous H2H Matchup

Houston Rockets claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 117-113 (OT) triumph against Orlando Magic at Toyota Center made it four straight wins. Kevin Durant dropped 35 points, as Alperen Sengun finished with 30 and Reed Sheppard 16.

Cleveland Cavaliers won their last game 118-106, making it successive victories. This was a home win at Rocket Arena against Milwaukee Bucks. Donovan Mitchell scored 37 points, while Sam Merrill finished with 20 and Evan Mobley 14.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Rockets won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 135-131 victory was registered against the Cavs at Rocket Arena. The Rockets have won three on the bounce against the Cavs. On the flip side, they have lost 6 of the past 10 matchups between the teams.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets logo Rockets 9 3 0.75 124.8 113.3 11.5 5-1 4-2 2-1 3-2 9-1 4W
Cavaliers logo Cavaliers 10 5 0.667 120.9 116.1 4.8 6-2 4-3 4-0 9-5 7-3 2W
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Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

The Rockets have 9 wins and 1 loss in the past 10 games. They are averaging 126.2 points, 50.6 rebounds, 27.2 assists, 9.2 steals and 5.6 blocks while shooting 50.6% from the field and 78.6% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 111.9 points and 36.8 rebounds per contest.

Kevin Durant is averaging 25.1 points, with Reed Sheppard making 2.8 (48.3%) 3-pointers per game. Alperen Sengun averages 10.6 rebounds and 7.5 assists.

Cleveland Cavaliers – Last 10 Games

The Cavs have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 123.3 points, 45.6 rebounds, 28.6 assists, 9.4 steals and 6.8 blocks per game while shooting 45.8% from the field and 76.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 116.6 points and 45.3 rebounds.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 26.2 points, 5.0 assists and 3.6 (38.3%) 3-pointers made, while Evan Mobley has an average of 7.7 rebounds.

Houston Rockets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Picks

Get fully prepped for Houston Rockets vs Cleveland Cavaliers with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

Take Rockets at -118 on the Moneyline to beat their opponents. We believe that the road team have a strong chance of claiming a victory in this NBA contest.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our NBA handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Rockets vs Cavaliers stats:

  • Rockets have won 4 consecutive games.
  • Rockets have won 9 of their last 10 games.
  • Rockets have won 12 of their last 20 games.
  • Cavs have lost their last 3 games against Rockets.

Rockets Moneyline Probability

The top sportsbooks make it a 54.1% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Donovan Mitchell Over 4.5 Rebounds -105 BetMGM logo

Donovan Mitchell (Cavs) has secured Over 4.5 rebounds in 6 straight games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs bet and we’re more than happy to take the -105 available.

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Alperen Sengun Over 6.5 Assists -132 BetMGM logo

Alperen Sengun (Rockets) has finished with Over 6.5 assists in 5 straight road games. There’s an opportunity to enjoy a Player Assists bet which is priced at -132 that he is able to cover the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Rockets
Totals Over 232.5
Player Rebounds Donovan Mitchell Over 4.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Rockets on the moneyline, along with Over 232.5 and Donovan Mitchell (Cavs) to have Over 4.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets Rockets logo 121 - 117 Cavaliers logo Cavaliers

Don’t pass up the opportunity to have a speculative wager on the Rockets to land a 121-117 win. We don’t think that there will be too much between the 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.

Close Contest Expected According to Latest Odds

There are betting odds of -102 that Cleveland Cavaliers land victory, with Houston Rockets alternatively at -116. The leading NBA sportsbooks give the hosts a 51% chance of success.

The current spread is 1.5 and the total points line is 232.5. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. The Over 232.5 selection is available to back at -110.

Whether you are betting pre-game or in-game, the top basketball sportsbooks offer a huge selection of team props and game lines. The options are practically endless, and it’s awesome to have so many alternatives.

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

Donovan Mitchell is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -122 that he gets Over 28.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -104.

Player Points
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 28.5
-122
Under 28.5
-104
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Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 26.5
-118
Under 26.5
-108
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 22.5
-118
Under 22.5
-108
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 18.5
-103
Under 18.5
-123
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Player Assists
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 6.5
-132
Under 6.5
-100
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 4.5
-156
Under 4.5
+118
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 4.5
-156
Under 4.5
+118
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Lonzo Ball (Cavaliers)
Over 4.5
-114
Under 4.5
-115
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Player Rebounds
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 10.5
+103
Under 10.5
-135
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 8.5
-108
Under 8.5
-123
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Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)
Over 7.5
-143
Under 7.5
+108
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 6.5
-101
Under 6.5
-130
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Cavs Have Six Wins in Their Last Ten Home Games

The Cavs have six wins and four losses in the last 10 home games, putting up 115.90 points per contest and giving up 114.30.

The Rockets are 5-5 in their last 10 road games, averaging 117.00 points scored and 115.20 points allowed.

The last time these teams met at Rocket Arena, the Rockets came out on top 135-131 against the Cavs. Over the past 8 head-to-head meetings at Rocket Arena, the Cavs have collected five wins, while the Rockets have three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O232.5 U232.5
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Home Stats 6-4 230.20 115.90 114.30 4 6
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Away Stats 5-5 232.20 117.00 115.20 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O232.5 = Games Over 232.5 Points
  • U232.5 = Games Under 232.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Stats
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
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
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
Tari Eason
Injured
Fred VanVleet
Injured
Dorian Finney-Smith
Injured

Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Jaylon Tyson
Injured
Max Strus
Injured
Darius Garland
Injured

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.

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 9 5 0.643 119.8 115.1 4.7 3-2 6-3 1-1 8-2 8-2 4W
Knicks 8 5 0.615 121.4 115.2 6.2 8-1 0-4 2-0 6-5 6-4 1L
76ers 8 5 0.615 118.5 115.9 2.6 5-2 3-3 4-1 7-5 5-5 1W
Celtics 8 7 0.533 113.7 108.5 5.2 4-3 4-4 2-3 5-5 6-4 3W
Nets 2 12 0.143 109.6 121.3 -11.7 0-7 2-5 0-4 2-9 2-8 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 13 2 0.867 118.9 112.1 6.8 8-1 5-1 2-2 9-2 10-0 11W
Cavaliers 10 5 0.667 120.9 116.1 4.8 6-2 4-3 4-0 9-5 7-3 2W
Bulls 7 6 0.538 121.7 121.9 -0.2 5-1 2-5 1-3 5-4 4-6 1W
Bucks 8 7 0.533 117.6 118.7 -1.1 5-3 3-4 2-2 6-4 4-6 2L
Pacers 1 13 0.071 108.9 123.4 -14.5 1-5 0-8 0-2 0-5 1-9 8L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 9 6 0.6 117.2 114.4 2.8 2-4 7-2 2-0 4-5 7-3 1L
Heat 8 6 0.571 124.6 121.5 3.1 6-1 2-5 2-1 5-3 5-5 1W
Magic 8 7 0.533 115.9 113.9 2 5-3 3-4 3-2 6-6 7-3 1W
Hornets 4 10 0.286 116.5 119.7 -3.2 3-4 1-6 1-3 3-6 2-8 3L
Wizards 1 12 0.077 112.8 129.6 -16.8 0-6 1-6 0-2 0-9 0-10 11L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 14 1 0.933 121.9 106.4 15.5 6-0 8-1 0-1 10-1 9-1 6W
Nuggets 10 3 0.769 124.6 112.7 11.9 6-1 4-2 2-1 8-2 8-2 1L
Timberwolves 9 5 0.643 120.6 114.4 6.2 4-3 5-2 3-2 6-4 7-3 1W
Trail Blazers 6 8 0.429 120.7 122.5 -1.8 3-3 3-5 3-1 6-6 4-6 3L
Jazz 5 9 0.357 119.4 124.9 -5.5 4-3 1-6 0-3 2-6 3-7 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 11 4 0.733 117.9 115.2 2.7 4-2 7-2 1-1 8-3 8-2 3W
Suns 9 6 0.6 119.3 114.1 5.2 6-2 3-4 3-2 8-5 8-2 1W
Warriors 9 7 0.563 115.5 114.4 1.1 5-0 4-7 3-1 8-4 5-5 1L
Clippers 4 10 0.286 111.7 116.3 -4.6 3-5 1-5 1-3 4-6 2-8 2L
Kings 3 11 0.214 112.9 124.4 -11.5 2-5 1-6 1-2 2-9 2-8 6L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 9 3 0.75 124.8 113.3 11.5 5-1 4-2 2-1 3-2 9-1 4W
Spurs 10 4 0.714 118.2 111.3 6.9 7-2 3-2 5-0 6-4 6-4 2W
Grizzlies 4 11 0.267 111.1 119.2 -8.1 3-5 1-6 2-2 3-5 1-9 5L
Mavericks 4 11 0.267 110.3 117.2 -6.9 3-7 1-4 0-4 1-8 2-8 1L
Pelicans 2 12 0.143 108.3 121.9 -13.6 1-6 1-6 1-3 1-11 2-8 6L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 13 2 0.867 118.9 112.1 6.8 8-1 5-1 2-2 9-2 10-0 11W
Cavaliers 10 5 0.667 120.9 116.1 4.8 6-2 4-3 4-0 9-5 7-3 2W
Raptors 9 5 0.643 119.8 115.1 4.7 3-2 6-3 1-1 8-2 8-2 4W
Knicks 8 5 0.615 121.4 115.2 6.2 8-1 0-4 2-0 6-5 6-4 1L
76ers 8 5 0.615 118.5 115.9 2.6 5-2 3-3 4-1 7-5 5-5 1W
Hawks 9 6 0.6 117.2 114.4 2.8 2-4 7-2 2-0 4-5 7-3 1L
Heat 8 6 0.571 124.6 121.5 3.1 6-1 2-5 2-1 5-3 5-5 1W
Bulls 7 6 0.538 121.7 121.9 -0.2 5-1 2-5 1-3 5-4 4-6 1W
Celtics 8 7 0.533 113.7 108.5 5.2 4-3 4-4 2-3 5-5 6-4 3W
Magic 8 7 0.533 115.9 113.9 2 5-3 3-4 3-2 6-6 7-3 1W
Bucks 8 7 0.533 117.6 118.7 -1.1 5-3 3-4 2-2 6-4 4-6 2L
Hornets 4 10 0.286 116.5 119.7 -3.2 3-4 1-6 1-3 3-6 2-8 3L
Nets 2 12 0.143 109.6 121.3 -11.7 0-7 2-5 0-4 2-9 2-8 1L
Wizards 1 12 0.077 112.8 129.6 -16.8 0-6 1-6 0-2 0-9 0-10 11L
Pacers 1 13 0.071 108.9 123.4 -14.5 1-5 0-8 0-2 0-5 1-9 8L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 14 1 0.933 121.9 106.4 15.5 6-0 8-1 0-1 10-1 9-1 6W
Nuggets 10 3 0.769 124.6 112.7 11.9 6-1 4-2 2-1 8-2 8-2 1L
Rockets 9 3 0.75 124.8 113.3 11.5 5-1 4-2 2-1 3-2 9-1 4W
Lakers 11 4 0.733 117.9 115.2 2.7 4-2 7-2 1-1 8-3 8-2 3W
Spurs 10 4 0.714 118.2 111.3 6.9 7-2 3-2 5-0 6-4 6-4 2W
Timberwolves 9 5 0.643 120.6 114.4 6.2 4-3 5-2 3-2 6-4 7-3 1W
Suns 9 6 0.6 119.3 114.1 5.2 6-2 3-4 3-2 8-5 8-2 1W
Warriors 9 7 0.563 115.5 114.4 1.1 5-0 4-7 3-1 8-4 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 6 8 0.429 120.7 122.5 -1.8 3-3 3-5 3-1 6-6 4-6 3L
Jazz 5 9 0.357 119.4 124.9 -5.5 4-3 1-6 0-3 2-6 3-7 1L
Clippers 4 10 0.286 111.7 116.3 -4.6 3-5 1-5 1-3 4-6 2-8 2L
Grizzlies 4 11 0.267 111.1 119.2 -8.1 3-5 1-6 2-2 3-5 1-9 5L
Mavericks 4 11 0.267 110.3 117.2 -6.9 3-7 1-4 0-4 1-8 2-8 1L
Kings 3 11 0.214 112.9 124.4 -11.5 2-5 1-6 1-2 2-9 2-8 6L
Pelicans 2 12 0.143 108.3 121.9 -13.6 1-6 1-6 1-3 1-11 2-8 6L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 14 1 0.933 121.9 106.4 15.5 6-0 8-1 0-1 10-1 9-1 6W
Pistons 13 2 0.867 118.9 112.1 6.8 8-1 5-1 2-2 9-2 10-0 11W
Nuggets 10 3 0.769 124.6 112.7 11.9 6-1 4-2 2-1 8-2 8-2 1L
Rockets 9 3 0.75 124.8 113.3 11.5 5-1 4-2 2-1 3-2 9-1 4W
Lakers 11 4 0.733 117.9 115.2 2.7 4-2 7-2 1-1 8-3 8-2 3W
Spurs 10 4 0.714 118.2 111.3 6.9 7-2 3-2 5-0 6-4 6-4 2W
Cavaliers 10 5 0.667 120.9 116.1 4.8 6-2 4-3 4-0 9-5 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 9 5 0.643 120.6 114.4 6.2 4-3 5-2 3-2 6-4 7-3 1W
Raptors 9 5 0.643 119.8 115.1 4.7 3-2 6-3 1-1 8-2 8-2 4W
Knicks 8 5 0.615 121.4 115.2 6.2 8-1 0-4 2-0 6-5 6-4 1L
76ers 8 5 0.615 118.5 115.9 2.6 5-2 3-3 4-1 7-5 5-5 1W
Hawks 9 6 0.6 117.2 114.4 2.8 2-4 7-2 2-0 4-5 7-3 1L
Suns 9 6 0.6 119.3 114.1 5.2 6-2 3-4 3-2 8-5 8-2 1W
Heat 8 6 0.571 124.6 121.5 3.1 6-1 2-5 2-1 5-3 5-5 1W
Warriors 9 7 0.563 115.5 114.4 1.1 5-0 4-7 3-1 8-4 5-5 1L
Bulls 7 6 0.538 121.7 121.9 -0.2 5-1 2-5 1-3 5-4 4-6 1W
Celtics 8 7 0.533 113.7 108.5 5.2 4-3 4-4 2-3 5-5 6-4 3W
Bucks 8 7 0.533 117.6 118.7 -1.1 5-3 3-4 2-2 6-4 4-6 2L
Magic 8 7 0.533 115.9 113.9 2 5-3 3-4 3-2 6-6 7-3 1W
Trail Blazers 6 8 0.429 120.7 122.5 -1.8 3-3 3-5 3-1 6-6 4-6 3L
Jazz 5 9 0.357 119.4 124.9 -5.5 4-3 1-6 0-3 2-6 3-7 1L
Hornets 4 10 0.286 116.5 119.7 -3.2 3-4 1-6 1-3 3-6 2-8 3L
Clippers 4 10 0.286 111.7 116.3 -4.6 3-5 1-5 1-3 4-6 2-8 2L
Mavericks 4 11 0.267 110.3 117.2 -6.9 3-7 1-4 0-4 1-8 2-8 1L
Grizzlies 4 11 0.267 111.1 119.2 -8.1 3-5 1-6 2-2 3-5 1-9 5L
Kings 3 11 0.214 112.9 124.4 -11.5 2-5 1-6 1-2 2-9 2-8 6L
Nets 2 12 0.143 109.6 121.3 -11.7 0-7 2-5 0-4 2-9 2-8 1L
Pelicans 2 12 0.143 108.3 121.9 -13.6 1-6 1-6 1-3 1-11 2-8 6L
Wizards 1 12 0.077 112.8 129.6 -16.8 0-6 1-6 0-2 0-9 0-10 11L
Pacers 1 13 0.071 108.9 123.4 -14.5 1-5 0-8 0-2 0-5 1-9 8L
  • 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