Cavaliers vs Rockets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 22

  • The Cavaliers are -2.5 favorites vs. the Rockets
  • Total (Over/Under): 230.5 points
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The Cleveland Cavaliers visit Toyota Center to take on the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Houston, TX, USA.

The Cavaliers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The Cavaliers vs Rockets Over/Under is 230.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Cavaliers are 29-13 against the spread, while the Rockets are 24-18 against the spread.


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Cavaliers vs. Rockets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cleveland Cavaliers-2.5 -115O 230.5 -105-155
Houston Rockets +2.5 -105U 230.5 -115+125

Rockets vs Cavaliers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Wednesday‘s game with 67.8% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Cavaliers and Rockets.

Rockets vs Cavaliers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Rockets will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 61.5% confidence.


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  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Moneyline in 37 of their last 46 games (+26.45 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 32 of their last 42 games (+21.30 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Game Total Over in 48 of their last 74 games (+19.40 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have covered the Spread in 31 of their last 44 games (+16.70 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 41 of their last 64 games (+15.75 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 44 of their last 68 games (+17.25 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 23 of their last 30 games (+14.85 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the Spread in 41 of their last 66 games (+13.50 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 1Q Spread in 36 of their last 58 games (+12.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 3Q Spread in 40 of their last 67 games (+12.73 Units / 16% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 29-13 (+14.7 Units / 31.82% ROI).

  • 36-6 against the Moneyline (+22.95 Units / 12.46% ROI)
  • 28-14 against the Over for game total points (+12.6 Units / 27.27% ROI)
  • 14-28 against the Under for game total points (-16.8 Units / -36.36% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 24-18 (+4.2 Units / 9.09% ROI).

  • 28-14 against the Moneyline (+0.85 Units / 0.85% ROI)
  • 22-19 against the Over for game total points (+1.1 Units / 2.38% ROI)
  • 19-22 against the Under for game total points (-5.1 Units / -11.06% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 65 games (-19.45 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Team Total Under in 26 of their last 65 games (-18.37 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Game Total Under in 24 of their last 63 games (-17.70 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 36 of their last 81 games (-15.97 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 33 of their last 78 games (-14.82 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 35 of their last 92 games (-29.00 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Game Total Under in 26 of their last 74 games (-26.80 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 38 of their last 96 games (-26.05 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 64 games (-24.72 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 35 of their last 77 games (-24.28 Units / -20% ROI)

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Cleveland Cavaliers: Keys to the Game vs. the Houston Rockets

The Cavaliers are 12-1 (.923) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .545

The Cavaliers are 26-4 (.867) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .498

The Cavaliers are 31-6 (.838) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .541

The Cavaliers are 18-1 (.947) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .576

Houston Rockets: Keys to the Game vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Rockets are 12-3 (.800) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .545

The Rockets were winless (0-14) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .142

The Rockets were 11-34 (.244) when allowing 110 or more points last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .339

The Rockets are 25-13 (.658) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .502

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have a TS% of 55% this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Cavaliers have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.4 (548 assists/ 232 TOs) on the road this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Cavaliers have a TS% of 55% on the road this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Cavaliers have averaged 122.0 points per game (5,124 points/42 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 112.9

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets are shooting 26% from three (52/197) in close and late situations this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

The Rockets have an eFG% of 46% in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%

The Rockets have averaged 1.15 points per shot (575 points/502 shots) in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.31

The Rockets have averaged 22.4 offensive rebounds per game (940 rebounds/42 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 17.0

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have averaged 4.5 blocks per game (189 blocks/42 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Cavaliers have averaged 34.7 defensive rebounds per game (6,558 rebounds/189 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Cavaliers have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (278 blocks/64 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

The Cavaliers have averaged 4.6 blocks per game (569 blocks/124 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have averaged 36.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,521 rebounds/42 games) this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.5

The Rockets have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (267 blocks/62 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

The Rockets have averaged 8.3 steals per game (1,029 steals/124 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.8

The Rockets allowed 11.7 fast break points per game (958 points/82 games) last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.4


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