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NBA Betting Preview: Thunder vs Cavaliers

The Oklahoma City Thunder take the floor against 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.

Our Best Bet is Thunder on the Spread

The Thunder can cover the -6.5 line on the spread. This is a great number and that’s why we’re playing the favorites at -110 to overcome the Cavaliers.

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134-114 Victory for Thunder in Last H2H

Oklahoma City Thunder lost on the road in their previous game. Miami Heat won 122-120 at Kaseya Center. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 39 points, as Aaron Wiggins finished with 18 and Ajay Mitchell 15.

Cleveland Cavaliers won their last game 117-115, making it back-to-back successes. This was a road victory at Xfinity Mobile Arena against Philadelphia 76ers. Offensively, Jaylon Tyson led the way, scoring 39, while De'Andre Hunter added 16 and Evan Mobley 15.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Thunder who came out on top when they last played the Cavs. At Paycom Center, a 134-114 win was recorded. The past 10 games H2H record shows that both teams have five wins.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder logo Thunder 35 8 0.814 121.1 108 13.1 20-3 15-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 1L
Cavaliers logo Cavaliers 24 19 0.558 120 117.4 2.6 14-10 10-9 7-3 16-13 7-3 2W
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Oklahoma City Thunder – Last 10 Games

The Thunder have 7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 117.7 points, 42.0 rebounds, 24.8 assists, 9.5 steals and 7.7 blocks while shooting 47.7% from the field and 81.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 108.5 points and 50.1 rebounds per contest.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 27.4 points, Chet Holmgren 9.2 rebounds and Jalen Williams 5.8 assists, while Isaiah Joe averages 1.6 (39.0%) 3-pointers made.

Cleveland Cavaliers – Last 10 Games

The Cavs have won 7 and lost 3 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 121.5 points, 44.1 rebounds, 32.9 assists, 8.5 steals and 5.7 blocks per game while shooting 50.3% from the field and 78.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 116.2 points and 42.7 rebounds.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 23.4 points and 3.3 (39.3%) 3-pointers made. Jarrett Allen has an average of 8.2 rebounds and Darius Garland 6.6 assists.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Picks

This Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

The favorites really stand out in this NBA contest. Back Thunder at -6.5 on the spread with the confidence that they cover the line at -110.

We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant NBA stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate basketball predictions.

Key Thunder vs Cavaliers stats:

  • The -6.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • The -6.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 3 of their last 5 games.

Thunder -6.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. However, our cappers have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Thunder -6.5
Totals Under 234.5
Result & BTTS 120 Thunder / No

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Correct Score Prediction

Thunder Thunder logo 120 - 109 Cavaliers logo Cavaliers

We’re going for the Thunder to win by a 120-109 scoreline, something which is available at huge odds. This speculative wager can provide a big return for a small stake.

Oklahoma City Thunder 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.

Thunder Trading at Shorter Odds Than Cavs

With the sportsbooks giving them a 71% probability of winning this NBA game, Oklahoma City Thunder might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -250 Moneyline betting odds. Cleveland Cavaliers are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +205.

The current spread is 6.5 and the total points line is 234.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. Those who wager Under 234.5 can get -110.

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Cavs Hold Five Wins in Previous Ten at Home

The Cavs have gone 5-5 across their last 10 home games, posting 122.00 points per contest while yielding 119.60.

The Thunder own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 games on the road, scoring 117.90 points per contest and conceding 110.10.

The Cavs defeated the Thunder 129-122 the last time they played at Rocket Arena. In their previous 8 head-to-head matchups at Rocket Arena, the Thunder have tallied five wins, compared to the Cavs with three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O234.5 U234.5
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Home Stats 5-5 241.60 122.00 119.60 6 4
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Away Stats 6-4 228.00 117.90 110.10 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O234.5 = Games Over 234.5 Points
  • U234.5 = Games Under 234.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Stats
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Stats
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 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

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 41 33.34 1304 256 31.8 6.2 2.0 4.4 0.8 1.3
Jalen Williams 25 29.38 416 139 16.6 5.6 0.9 4.7 0.4 1.3
Chet Holmgren 37 28.96 657 58 17.8 1.6 1.3 8.5 2.0 0.6

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Donovan Mitchell 39 33.96 1140 224 29.2 5.7 3.9 4.8 0.3 1.5
Evan Mobley 37 33.26 660 153 17.8 4.1 1.2 8.6 1.9 1.0
Darius Garland 26 30.46 467 180 18.0 6.9 2.3 2.4 0.1 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

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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 Oklahoma City Thunder Lineups

17 Jan NBA
Thunder 120-122 Heat
15 Jan NBA
Thunder 111-91 Rockets
13 Jan NBA
Spurs 98-119 Thunder
11 Jan NBA
Heat 112-124 Thunder
09 Jan NBA
Thunder 117-116 Grizzlies
07 Jan NBA
Jazz 125-129 Thunder
05 Jan NBA
Hornets 124-97 Thunder
04 Jan NBA
Thunder 105-108 Suns
02 Jan NBA
Thunder 131-94 Warriors
31 Dec NBA
Trail Blazers 95-124 Thunder

Previous Cleveland Cavaliers Lineups

16 Jan NBA
Cavaliers 117-115 76ers
14 Jan NBA
Cavaliers 133-107 76ers
12 Jan NBA
Jazz 123-112 Cavaliers
10 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 134-146 Cavaliers
08 Jan NBA
Cavaliers 122-131 Timberwolves
06 Jan NBA
Cavaliers 120-116 Pacers
04 Jan NBA
Pistons 114-110 Cavaliers
02 Jan NBA
Nuggets 108-113 Cavaliers
31 Dec NBA
Suns 113-129 Cavaliers
29 Dec NBA
Cavaliers 113-101 Spurs

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 26 15 0.634 117 110.1 6.9 12-7 14-8 6-4 19-9 7-3 2W
Knicks 25 17 0.595 118.4 114.9 3.5 16-5 9-12 5-3 18-11 2-8 3L
Raptors 25 18 0.581 114 112.3 1.7 13-10 12-8 4-8 22-12 6-4 1L
76ers 22 18 0.55 116.8 115.7 1.1 10-11 12-7 8-4 17-15 6-4 2L
Nets 12 27 0.308 108.9 113.8 -4.9 6-15 6-12 3-7 9-16 2-8 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 30 10 0.75 117.7 110.3 7.4 17-4 13-6 8-3 21-6 6-4 2W
Cavaliers 24 19 0.558 120 117.4 2.6 14-10 10-9 7-3 16-13 7-3 2W
Bulls 19 22 0.463 117.3 120.7 -3.4 12-9 7-13 3-7 13-15 4-6 1L
Bucks 17 24 0.415 112.4 115.8 -3.4 9-10 8-14 5-4 13-14 5-5 3L
Pacers 10 33 0.233 110.2 118.4 -8.2 8-16 2-17 2-8 7-21 4-6 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 23 19 0.548 116.1 115.2 0.9 14-7 9-12 5-4 15-14 5-5 1L
Heat 22 20 0.524 119.5 117.9 1.6 15-7 7-13 3-3 12-12 5-5 1W
Hawks 20 24 0.455 117.6 119.2 -1.6 7-12 13-12 4-3 10-16 5-5 3L
Hornets 15 27 0.357 116.6 117.1 -0.5 7-12 8-15 4-4 11-18 4-6 1L
Wizards 10 31 0.244 112.7 123.9 -11.2 6-13 4-18 2-4 7-18 3-7 6L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 35 8 0.814 121.1 108 13.1 20-3 15-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 1L
Nuggets 29 13 0.69 122.5 117.2 5.3 12-6 17-7 4-1 18-7 7-3 4W
Timberwolves 27 16 0.628 120 114.7 5.3 15-6 12-10 4-4 14-12 6-4 2L
Trail Blazers 21 22 0.488 116.2 118.4 -2.2 12-10 9-12 4-4 17-14 7-3 2W
Jazz 14 28 0.333 119.4 127.6 -8.2 9-12 5-16 0-8 8-20 2-8 3L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 24 16 0.6 116.5 117.3 -0.8 11-8 13-8 4-5 18-11 4-6 2L
Suns 25 17 0.595 114.4 111.7 2.7 14-5 11-12 8-4 20-13 6-4 1W
Warriors 24 19 0.558 116.2 113.3 2.9 16-6 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 3W
Clippers 18 23 0.439 112.5 113.4 -0.9 11-9 7-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 5W
Kings 12 30 0.286 110.6 120.6 -10 9-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 4-6 4W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 29 13 0.69 117.8 112.7 5.1 15-5 14-8 7-1 16-11 6-4 2W
Rockets 24 15 0.615 117.1 110.7 6.4 13-3 11-12 2-4 13-14 5-5 1W
Grizzlies 18 23 0.439 115.1 116 -0.9 10-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1W
Mavericks 17 26 0.395 114.2 117 -2.8 13-11 4-15 3-6 10-18 5-5 2W
Pelicans 10 34 0.227 115 122.3 -7.3 7-18 3-16 3-6 4-24 2-8 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 30 10 0.75 117.7 110.3 7.4 17-4 13-6 8-3 21-6 6-4 2W
Celtics 26 15 0.634 117 110.1 6.9 12-7 14-8 6-4 19-9 7-3 2W
Knicks 25 17 0.595 118.4 114.9 3.5 16-5 9-12 5-3 18-11 2-8 3L
Raptors 25 18 0.581 114 112.3 1.7 13-10 12-8 4-8 22-12 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 24 19 0.558 120 117.4 2.6 14-10 10-9 7-3 16-13 7-3 2W
76ers 22 18 0.55 116.8 115.7 1.1 10-11 12-7 8-4 17-15 6-4 2L
Magic 23 19 0.548 116.1 115.2 0.9 14-7 9-12 5-4 15-14 5-5 1L
Heat 22 20 0.524 119.5 117.9 1.6 15-7 7-13 3-3 12-12 5-5 1W
Bulls 19 22 0.463 117.3 120.7 -3.4 12-9 7-13 3-7 13-15 4-6 1L
Hawks 20 24 0.455 117.6 119.2 -1.6 7-12 13-12 4-3 10-16 5-5 3L
Bucks 17 24 0.415 112.4 115.8 -3.4 9-10 8-14 5-4 13-14 5-5 3L
Hornets 15 27 0.357 116.6 117.1 -0.5 7-12 8-15 4-4 11-18 4-6 1L
Nets 12 27 0.308 108.9 113.8 -4.9 6-15 6-12 3-7 9-16 2-8 1W
Wizards 10 31 0.244 112.7 123.9 -11.2 6-13 4-18 2-4 7-18 3-7 6L
Pacers 10 33 0.233 110.2 118.4 -8.2 8-16 2-17 2-8 7-21 4-6 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 35 8 0.814 121.1 108 13.1 20-3 15-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 1L
Spurs 29 13 0.69 117.8 112.7 5.1 15-5 14-8 7-1 16-11 6-4 2W
Nuggets 29 13 0.69 122.5 117.2 5.3 12-6 17-7 4-1 18-7 7-3 4W
Timberwolves 27 16 0.628 120 114.7 5.3 15-6 12-10 4-4 14-12 6-4 2L
Rockets 24 15 0.615 117.1 110.7 6.4 13-3 11-12 2-4 13-14 5-5 1W
Lakers 24 16 0.6 116.5 117.3 -0.8 11-8 13-8 4-5 18-11 4-6 2L
Suns 25 17 0.595 114.4 111.7 2.7 14-5 11-12 8-4 20-13 6-4 1W
Warriors 24 19 0.558 116.2 113.3 2.9 16-6 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 3W
Trail Blazers 21 22 0.488 116.2 118.4 -2.2 12-10 9-12 4-4 17-14 7-3 2W
Grizzlies 18 23 0.439 115.1 116 -0.9 10-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1W
Clippers 18 23 0.439 112.5 113.4 -0.9 11-9 7-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 5W
Mavericks 17 26 0.395 114.2 117 -2.8 13-11 4-15 3-6 10-18 5-5 2W
Jazz 14 28 0.333 119.4 127.6 -8.2 9-12 5-16 0-8 8-20 2-8 3L
Kings 12 30 0.286 110.6 120.6 -10 9-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 4-6 4W
Pelicans 10 34 0.227 115 122.3 -7.3 7-18 3-16 3-6 4-24 2-8 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 35 8 0.814 121.1 108 13.1 20-3 15-5 7-2 28-6 7-3 1L
Pistons 30 10 0.75 117.7 110.3 7.4 17-4 13-6 8-3 21-6 6-4 2W
Nuggets 29 13 0.69 122.5 117.2 5.3 12-6 17-7 4-1 18-7 7-3 4W
Spurs 29 13 0.69 117.8 112.7 5.1 15-5 14-8 7-1 16-11 6-4 2W
Celtics 26 15 0.634 117 110.1 6.9 12-7 14-8 6-4 19-9 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 27 16 0.628 120 114.7 5.3 15-6 12-10 4-4 14-12 6-4 2L
Rockets 24 15 0.615 117.1 110.7 6.4 13-3 11-12 2-4 13-14 5-5 1W
Lakers 24 16 0.6 116.5 117.3 -0.8 11-8 13-8 4-5 18-11 4-6 2L
Knicks 25 17 0.595 118.4 114.9 3.5 16-5 9-12 5-3 18-11 2-8 3L
Suns 25 17 0.595 114.4 111.7 2.7 14-5 11-12 8-4 20-13 6-4 1W
Raptors 25 18 0.581 114 112.3 1.7 13-10 12-8 4-8 22-12 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 24 19 0.558 120 117.4 2.6 14-10 10-9 7-3 16-13 7-3 2W
Warriors 24 19 0.558 116.2 113.3 2.9 16-6 8-13 5-3 15-12 7-3 3W
76ers 22 18 0.55 116.8 115.7 1.1 10-11 12-7 8-4 17-15 6-4 2L
Magic 23 19 0.548 116.1 115.2 0.9 14-7 9-12 5-4 15-14 5-5 1L
Heat 22 20 0.524 119.5 117.9 1.6 15-7 7-13 3-3 12-12 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 21 22 0.488 116.2 118.4 -2.2 12-10 9-12 4-4 17-14 7-3 2W
Bulls 19 22 0.463 117.3 120.7 -3.4 12-9 7-13 3-7 13-15 4-6 1L
Hawks 20 24 0.455 117.6 119.2 -1.6 7-12 13-12 4-3 10-16 5-5 3L
Clippers 18 23 0.439 112.5 113.4 -0.9 11-9 7-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 5W
Grizzlies 18 23 0.439 115.1 116 -0.9 10-11 8-12 5-3 14-13 3-7 1W
Bucks 17 24 0.415 112.4 115.8 -3.4 9-10 8-14 5-4 13-14 5-5 3L
Mavericks 17 26 0.395 114.2 117 -2.8 13-11 4-15 3-6 10-18 5-5 2W
Hornets 15 27 0.357 116.6 117.1 -0.5 7-12 8-15 4-4 11-18 4-6 1L
Jazz 14 28 0.333 119.4 127.6 -8.2 9-12 5-16 0-8 8-20 2-8 3L
Nets 12 27 0.308 108.9 113.8 -4.9 6-15 6-12 3-7 9-16 2-8 1W
Kings 12 30 0.286 110.6 120.6 -10 9-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 4-6 4W
Wizards 10 31 0.244 112.7 123.9 -11.2 6-13 4-18 2-4 7-18 3-7 6L
Pacers 10 33 0.233 110.2 118.4 -8.2 8-16 2-17 2-8 7-21 4-6 1L
Pelicans 10 34 0.227 115 122.3 -7.3 7-18 3-16 3-6 4-24 2-8 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