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  2. Bet Builder
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

Over 214 Has to Be The Way Forward

We’re forecasting that the Rockets and the Cavaliers will produce a significant combined points total. Therefore, our prediction is to take the -110 that there are Over 214 points.

108-91 Cavs Victory in Previous Meeting

Houston Rockets were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Fiserv Forum. Milwaukee Bucks claimed a 128-119 win. Fred VanVleet led by example by landing 22 points and 6 assists. He scored 2 free throws and 8 field goals.

Cleveland Cavaliers last game was a 127-119 victory over Atlanta Hawks at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. That means it’s now been two home wins on the spin. Jarrett Allen was able to score 25 points, with Donovan Mitchell getting 22 and Isaac Okoro 18.

The Cavs have claimed victories in the last two encounters against the Rockets. At Toyota Center, the scoreline was 113-95 and then we saw 108-91 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The Cavs have won six of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets lineup: Jalen Green, Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, Jabari Smith, Alperen Sengun.

Cleveland Cavaliers lineup: Max Strus, Jarrett Allen, Dean Wade, Isaac Okoro, Donovan Mitchell.

Expert NBA Analysis

The basketball predictions are created after keeping tabs on the latest team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the NBA action might play out.

Key Rockets vs Cavaliers stats:

  • The 214 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Rockets games on the road.
  • The 214 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Rockets games on the road.
  • The 214 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Cavs games at home.
  • The 214 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Cavs games.
  • The 214 line has been covered in the last 3 Cavs games.

Let’s go for Over 214 when these NBA teams lock horns. We think the line is too generous and we’re expecting the final total to be higher at -110.

There are ways to get bigger odds by wagering Over on the Totals. Bettors often look to move the line so they can land a more profitable return if their selection wins.

Over 214 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

Rockets vs Cavaliers Prediction

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Published 00:43, 18 December 2023

Houston Rockets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Bet Builder Tips

Totals Over 215
Player Points Donovan Mitchell Under 30.5
Player Assists Jalen Green Over 2.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Over 215, followed by Donovan Mitchell (Cavs) Under 30.5 points and Jalen Green (Rockets) to get Over 2.5 assists.

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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 betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Cavs Have the Shortest Odds to Win

Cleveland Cavaliers are -170 favorites and that means a 63% chance of winning this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. Houston Rockets are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +145.

The spread currently stands at 4 and the total points line is 215.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you're keen on Over 215.5, this selection is available at -110.

There’s a chance to back the Cavs at -135 to reach the 20-point total before their opponents. Should you want to go against the favorites, the Rockets are available at +105.

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Betting Lines & Odds

Player Props

If you have a view on Total Points, Three-Pointers, Assists, Double-Doubles or Triple-Doubles, then the player prop betting could be up your street. It’s a great way of wagering on individual performance.

Donovan Mitchell Favorite to Get Most Points

Donovan Mitchell is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get -345 that he goes Over 25.5 points and +200 when it comes to Under.

Player Points

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 25.5
-345
Under 25.5
+200
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 21.5
+205
Under 21.5
-345
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Jalen Green (Rockets)
Over 20.5
+215
Under 20.5
-370
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Fred VanVleet (Rockets)
Over 19.5
+165
Under 19.5
-263
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Player Assists

Fred VanVleet (Rockets)
Over 7.5
-161
Under 7.5
+120
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 6.5
+128
Under 6.5
-172
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 4.5
-112
Under 4.5
-118
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Max Strus (Cavaliers)
Over 4.5
+175
Under 4.5
-238
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Player Rebounds

Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)
Over 11.5
+132
Under 11.5
-175
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Jabari Smith Jr. (Rockets)
Over 9.5
+180
Under 9.5
-244
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 7.5
-244
Under 7.5
+175
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 6.5
+132
Under 6.5
-175
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Micro Betting

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Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Stats

Moneyline

  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 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
Fred VanVleet 22 37.95 366 185 16.6 8.4 3.0 4.2 0.6 1.1
Alperen Sengun 23 32.26 454 120 19.7 5.2 0.7 9.0 0.9 1.0
Dillon Brooks 23 31.62 321 38 14.0 1.7 1.8 3.7 0.0 1.0

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Donovan Mitchell 21 36.09 573 115 27.3 5.5 3.0 5.8 0.4 1.9
Max Strus 26 34.58 354 100 13.6 3.8 2.7 5.5 0.5 0.9
Darius Garland 20 34 414 118 20.7 5.9 1.8 2.8 0.2 1.6

Injuries & Suspensions

Houston Rockets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Victor Oladipo
Injured
Amen Thompson
Injured

Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Evan Mobley
Injured
Ty Jerome
Injured
Darius Garland
Injured
Ricky Rubio
Unavailable

Starting Lineups

Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Confirmed Lineup
1 Max Strus
31 Jarrett Allen
32 Dean Wade
35 Isaac Okoro
45 Donovan Mitchell
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Confirmed Lineup
4 Jalen Green
5 Fred VanVleet
9 Dillon Brooks
10 Jabari Smith
28 Alperen Sengun

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

17 Dec NBA
Rockets 119-128 Bucks
15 Dec NBA
Rockets 103-96 Grizzlies
13 Dec NBA
Grizzlies 104-117 Rockets
11 Dec NBA
Spurs 82-93 Rockets
08 Dec NBA
Rockets 114-106 Nuggets
06 Dec NBA
Thunder 101-110 Rockets
02 Dec NBA
Rockets 97-107 Lakers
29 Nov NBA
Rockets 124-134 Nuggets
28 Nov NBA
Rockets 115-121 Mavericks
24 Nov NBA
Nuggets 86-105 Rockets

Previous Cleveland Cavaliers Lineups

16 Dec NBA
Hawks 119-127 Cavaliers
14 Dec NBA
Cavaliers 107-116 Celtics
12 Dec NBA
Cavaliers 113-120 Celtics
11 Dec NBA
Cavaliers 94-104 Magic
08 Dec NBA
Cavaliers 111-99 Heat
06 Dec NBA
Magic 111-121 Cavaliers
02 Dec NBA
Cavaliers 110-101 Pistons
30 Nov NBA
Trail Blazers 103-95 Cavaliers
28 Nov NBA
Hawks 105-128 Cavaliers
26 Nov NBA
Raptors 102-105 Cavaliers

NBA Standings Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 64 18 0.78 120.6 109.2 11.4 37-4 27-14 15-2 41-11 7-3 2W
Knicks 50 32 0.61 112.8 108.2 4.6 27-14 23-18 12-5 35-17 6-4 5W
76ers 47 35 0.573 114.6 111.5 3.1 25-16 22-19 8-8 31-21 8-2 8W
Nets 32 50 0.39 110.4 113.3 -2.9 20-21 12-29 5-11 24-28 5-5 2L
Raptors 25 57 0.305 112.4 118.8 -6.4 14-27 11-30 1-15 18-34 2-8 4L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bucks 49 33 0.598 119 116.4 2.6 31-11 18-22 10-7 34-18 3-7 2L
Cavaliers 48 34 0.585 112.6 110.2 2.4 26-15 22-19 11-5 31-21 4-6 1L
Pacers 47 35 0.573 123.3 120.2 3.1 26-15 21-20 11-6 32-20 7-3 1W
Bulls 39 43 0.476 112.3 113.7 -1.4 20-21 19-22 7-9 22-29 5-5 1L
Pistons 14 68 0.171 109.9 119 -9.1 7-33 7-35 2-14 10-41 2-8 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 47 35 0.573 110.5 108.4 2.1 29-12 18-23 9-7 32-20 5-5 1W
Heat 46 36 0.561 110.1 108.4 1.7 22-19 24-17 13-3 32-20 7-3 2W
Hawks 36 46 0.439 118.3 120.5 -2.2 21-20 15-26 8-8 22-30 3-7 6L
Hornets 21 61 0.256 106.6 116.8 -10.2 11-30 10-31 6-10 14-38 3-7 1W
Wizards 15 67 0.183 113.7 123 -9.3 7-34 8-33 4-12 11-41 1-9 6L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 25 0.695 120.1 112.7 7.4 33-8 24-17 12-4 36-16 7-3 5W
Nuggets 57 25 0.695 114.9 109.6 5.3 33-8 24-17 10-6 33-19 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 56 26 0.683 113 106.5 6.5 30-11 26-15 12-4 37-15 6-4 1L
Jazz 31 51 0.378 115.7 120.5 -4.8 21-20 10-31 5-11 16-36 2-8 1L
Trail Blazers 21 61 0.256 106.4 115.4 -9 11-30 10-31 1-15 8-44 2-8 5L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Clippers 51 31 0.622 115.6 112.3 3.3 25-16 26-15 9-7 30-22 6-4 3L
Suns 49 33 0.598 116.2 113.2 3 25-16 24-17 9-9 29-23 7-3 3W
Lakers 47 35 0.573 118 117.4 0.6 28-14 19-21 7-10 27-25 7-3 2W
Kings 46 36 0.561 116.6 114.8 1.8 24-17 22-19 10-7 30-22 4-6 1W
Warriors 46 36 0.561 117.8 115.2 2.6 21-20 25-16 7-9 26-26 8-2 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Mavericks 50 32 0.61 117.9 115.6 2.3 25-16 25-16 11-5 31-21 7-3 2L
Pelicans 49 33 0.598 115.1 110.7 4.4 21-19 28-14 9-7 30-22 5-5 1L
Rockets 41 41 0.5 114.3 113.2 1.1 27-14 14-27 9-7 28-24 4-6 2W
Grizzlies 27 55 0.329 105.8 112.8 -7 9-32 18-23 8-8 14-37 3-7 5L
Spurs 22 60 0.268 112.1 118.6 -6.5 12-29 10-31 3-13 14-37 6-4 2W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 64 18 0.78 120.6 109.2 11.4 37-4 27-14 15-2 41-11 7-3 2W
Knicks 50 32 0.61 112.8 108.2 4.6 27-14 23-18 12-5 35-17 6-4 5W
Bucks 49 33 0.598 119 116.4 2.6 31-11 18-22 10-7 34-18 3-7 2L
Cavaliers 48 34 0.585 112.6 110.2 2.4 26-15 22-19 11-5 31-21 4-6 1L
Magic 47 35 0.573 110.5 108.4 2.1 29-12 18-23 9-7 32-20 5-5 1W
Pacers 47 35 0.573 123.3 120.2 3.1 26-15 21-20 11-6 32-20 7-3 1W
76ers 47 35 0.573 114.6 111.5 3.1 25-16 22-19 8-8 31-21 8-2 8W
Heat 46 36 0.561 110.1 108.4 1.7 22-19 24-17 13-3 32-20 7-3 2W
Bulls 39 43 0.476 112.3 113.7 -1.4 20-21 19-22 7-9 22-29 5-5 1L
Hawks 36 46 0.439 118.3 120.5 -2.2 21-20 15-26 8-8 22-30 3-7 6L
Nets 32 50 0.39 110.4 113.3 -2.9 20-21 12-29 5-11 24-28 5-5 2L
Raptors 25 57 0.305 112.4 118.8 -6.4 14-27 11-30 1-15 18-34 2-8 4L
Hornets 21 61 0.256 106.6 116.8 -10.2 11-30 10-31 6-10 14-38 3-7 1W
Wizards 15 67 0.183 113.7 123 -9.3 7-34 8-33 4-12 11-41 1-9 6L
Pistons 14 68 0.171 109.9 119 -9.1 7-33 7-35 2-14 10-41 2-8 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 57 25 0.695 120.1 112.7 7.4 33-8 24-17 12-4 36-16 7-3 5W
Nuggets 57 25 0.695 114.9 109.6 5.3 33-8 24-17 10-6 33-19 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 56 26 0.683 113 106.5 6.5 30-11 26-15 12-4 37-15 6-4 1L
Clippers 51 31 0.622 115.6 112.3 3.3 25-16 26-15 9-7 30-22 6-4 3L
Mavericks 50 32 0.61 117.9 115.6 2.3 25-16 25-16 11-5 31-21 7-3 2L
Pelicans 49 33 0.598 115.1 110.7 4.4 21-19 28-14 9-7 30-22 5-5 1L
Suns 49 33 0.598 116.2 113.2 3 25-16 24-17 9-9 29-23 7-3 3W
Lakers 47 35 0.573 118 117.4 0.6 28-14 19-21 7-10 27-25 7-3 2W
Kings 46 36 0.561 116.6 114.8 1.8 24-17 22-19 10-7 30-22 4-6 1W
Warriors 46 36 0.561 117.8 115.2 2.6 21-20 25-16 7-9 26-26 8-2 1W
Rockets 41 41 0.5 114.3 113.2 1.1 27-14 14-27 9-7 28-24 4-6 2W
Jazz 31 51 0.378 115.7 120.5 -4.8 21-20 10-31 5-11 16-36 2-8 1L
Grizzlies 27 55 0.329 105.8 112.8 -7 9-32 18-23 8-8 14-37 3-7 5L
Spurs 22 60 0.268 112.1 118.6 -6.5 12-29 10-31 3-13 14-37 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 21 61 0.256 106.4 115.4 -9 11-30 10-31 1-15 8-44 2-8 5L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 64 18 0.78 120.6 109.2 11.4 37-4 27-14 15-2 41-11 7-3 2W
Thunder 57 25 0.695 120.1 112.7 7.4 33-8 24-17 12-4 36-16 7-3 5W
Nuggets 57 25 0.695 114.9 109.6 5.3 33-8 24-17 10-6 33-19 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 56 26 0.683 113 106.5 6.5 30-11 26-15 12-4 37-15 6-4 1L
Clippers 51 31 0.622 115.6 112.3 3.3 25-16 26-15 9-7 30-22 6-4 3L
Mavericks 50 32 0.61 117.9 115.6 2.3 25-16 25-16 11-5 31-21 7-3 2L
Knicks 50 32 0.61 112.8 108.2 4.6 27-14 23-18 12-5 35-17 6-4 5W
Bucks 49 33 0.598 119 116.4 2.6 31-11 18-22 10-7 34-18 3-7 2L
Suns 49 33 0.598 116.2 113.2 3 25-16 24-17 9-9 29-23 7-3 3W
Pelicans 49 33 0.598 115.1 110.7 4.4 21-19 28-14 9-7 30-22 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 48 34 0.585 112.6 110.2 2.4 26-15 22-19 11-5 31-21 4-6 1L
Pacers 47 35 0.573 123.3 120.2 3.1 26-15 21-20 11-6 32-20 7-3 1W
Lakers 47 35 0.573 118 117.4 0.6 28-14 19-21 7-10 27-25 7-3 2W
76ers 47 35 0.573 114.6 111.5 3.1 25-16 22-19 8-8 31-21 8-2 8W
Magic 47 35 0.573 110.5 108.4 2.1 29-12 18-23 9-7 32-20 5-5 1W
Warriors 46 36 0.561 117.8 115.2 2.6 21-20 25-16 7-9 26-26 8-2 1W
Kings 46 36 0.561 116.6 114.8 1.8 24-17 22-19 10-7 30-22 4-6 1W
Heat 46 36 0.561 110.1 108.4 1.7 22-19 24-17 13-3 32-20 7-3 2W
Rockets 41 41 0.5 114.3 113.2 1.1 27-14 14-27 9-7 28-24 4-6 2W
Bulls 39 43 0.476 112.3 113.7 -1.4 20-21 19-22 7-9 22-29 5-5 1L
Hawks 36 46 0.439 118.3 120.5 -2.2 21-20 15-26 8-8 22-30 3-7 6L
Nets 32 50 0.39 110.4 113.3 -2.9 20-21 12-29 5-11 24-28 5-5 2L
Jazz 31 51 0.378 115.7 120.5 -4.8 21-20 10-31 5-11 16-36 2-8 1L
Grizzlies 27 55 0.329 105.8 112.8 -7 9-32 18-23 8-8 14-37 3-7 5L
Raptors 25 57 0.305 112.4 118.8 -6.4 14-27 11-30 1-15 18-34 2-8 4L
Spurs 22 60 0.268 112.1 118.6 -6.5 12-29 10-31 3-13 14-37 6-4 2W
Hornets 21 61 0.256 106.6 116.8 -10.2 11-30 10-31 6-10 14-38 3-7 1W
Trail Blazers 21 61 0.256 106.4 115.4 -9 11-30 10-31 1-15 8-44 2-8 5L
Wizards 15 67 0.183 113.7 123 -9.3 7-34 8-33 4-12 11-41 1-9 6L
Pistons 14 68 0.171 109.9 119 -9.1 7-33 7-35 2-14 10-41 2-8 1L