Rockets vs Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 25

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  • Total (Over/Under): Total points
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The Houston Rockets visit Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Cleveland, OH, OH, USA.

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

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

So far this NBA season, the Rockets are 25-18 against the spread, while the Cavaliers are 29-15 against the spread.


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Rockets vs. Cavaliers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Houston Rockets O
Cleveland Cavaliers U

Cavaliers vs Rockets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Saturday‘s game with 71.1% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Rockets and Cavaliers.

Cavaliers vs Rockets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Cavaliers will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 63.7% confidence.


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  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 45 of their last 69 games (+18.25 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 31 games (+15.85 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the Spread in 42 of their last 67 games (+14.50 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 1Q Spread in 20 of their last 26 away games (+14.10 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 3Q Spread in 41 of their last 68 games (+13.73 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 27 of their last 31 games at home (+23.35 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Moneyline in 37 of their last 48 games (+21.15 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Game Total Over in 49 of their last 76 games (+19.30 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 43 of their last 66 games (+17.75 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have covered the Spread in 31 of their last 46 games (+14.50 Units / 29% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 25-18 (+5.2 Units / 10.99% ROI).

  • 29-14 against the Moneyline (+1.85 Units / 1.84% ROI)
  • 22-20 against the Over for game total points (+0 Units / 0% ROI)
  • 20-22 against the Under for game total points (-4.1 Units / -8.69% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 29-15 (+12.5 Units / 25.83% ROI).

  • 36-8 against the Moneyline (+17.65 Units / 9.31% ROI)
  • 29-15 against the Over for game total points (+12.5 Units / 25.83% ROI)
  • 15-29 against the Under for game total points (-16.9 Units / -34.92% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 35 of their last 94 games (-31.25 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 35 of their last 79 games (-27.28 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 66 games (-27.02 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Game Total Under in 27 of their last 76 games (-26.90 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 38 of their last 96 games (-26.15 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 66 games (-20.50 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Team Total Under in 27 of their last 66 games (-17.37 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 15 of their last 43 away games (-17.30 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 15 of their last 43 away games (-17.25 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Game Total Under in 25 of their last 64 games (-16.70 Units / -24% ROI)

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

The Rockets are 24-7 (.774) when winning the rebounding margin this season — 6th-best in the NBA. The Cavaliers have averaged 51.0 rebounds/game this season — 9th-lowest in the NBA.

The Rockets are 5-52 (.088) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .238

The Rockets are 12-3 (.800) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

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

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: .543

The Cavaliers are 27-9 (.750) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .550

The Cavaliers are 41-1 (.976) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .821

The Cavaliers are 30-2 (.938) when making 15 or more three-pointers this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .650

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets are shooting 27% from three (54/204) in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

The Rockets have averaged 1.12 points per shot (586 points/522 shots) in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.31

The Rockets have averaged 22.6 offensive rebounds per game (972 rebounds/43 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 17.0

The Rockets have an eFG% of 45% in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have an eFG% of 59% this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

The Cavaliers have made 16.3 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.5

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

The Cavaliers have an eFG% of 59% at home this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have averaged 36.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,555 rebounds/43 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.4

The Rockets averaged 36.3 defensive rebounds per game (2,974 rebounds/82 games) last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Rockets averaged 4.6 blocks per game (374 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Rockets stole the ball 639 times last season — 8th most among NBA teams

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have averaged 4.5 blocks per game (199 blocks/44 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Cavaliers have 374 steals this season — 10th most among NBA teams

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 4.7 blocks per game (882 blocks/189 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9


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