Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 10

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 10, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Cavaliers (16-10) are -5.5 favorites vs. the Thunder (11-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 221.5 points
  • Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 7:30pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSOH & BSOK

The Oklahoma City Thunder visit Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Cleveland.

The Cavaliers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Thunder vs Cavaliers Over/Under is 218.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Thunder are 15-10 against the spread, while the Cavaliers are 13-10 against the spread.


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Thunder vs. Cavaliers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Oklahoma City Thunder+4.5 -110O 218.5 -110+150
Cleveland Cavaliers -4.5 -110U 218.5 -110-185

Cavaliers vs Thunder Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Saturday‘s game with 62.6% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Thunder will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Thunder and Cavaliers, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the 2H Moneyline in 29 of their last 51 games (+24.68 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 59 games (+17.15 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have covered the Spread in 48 of their last 81 games (+15.05 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Team Total Over in 34 of their last 51 games (+14.40 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Game Total Over in 33 of their last 51 games (+14.30 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 42 games at home (+15.30 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 18 games at home (+13.40 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 19 of their last 25 games at home (+12.25 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 49 of their last 83 games (+10.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in their last 9 games (+9.00 Units / 93% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Thunder have gone 15-10 (+4.05 Units / 14.75% ROI).

  • 11-14 against the Moneyline (+5.45 Units / 20.3% ROI)
  • 15-9 against the Over for game total points (+5.1 Units / 18.55% ROI)
  • 9-15 against the Under for game total points (-7.5 Units / -27.27% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 13-10 (+2 Units / 6.98% ROI).

  • 16-10 against the Moneyline (+4.75 Units / 9.24% ROI)
  • 10-16 against the Over for game total points (-7.6 Units / -26.57% ROI)
  • 16-10 against the Under for game total points (+5 Units / 17.48% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 83 games (-20.70 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 35 of their last 77 games (-16.36 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Game Total Over in 35 of their last 83 games (-15.60 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the Spread in 32 of their last 79 games (-14.30 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 67 games (-13.91 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 75 games (-35.90 Units / -47% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the Team Total Under in 26 of their last 68 games (-21.80 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 61 games (-19.80 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 27 of their last 68 games (-19.70 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 27 of their last 70 games (-19.30 Units / -25% ROI)

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Oklahoma City Thunder: Keys to the Game vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Oklahoma City Thunder are 11-47 (.190) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — seventh-worst among NBA teams. The Boston Celtics have averaged 45.1 rebounds per game (4,280 rebounds/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — seventh-highest among NBA teams.

The Thunder are winless (0-31) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .141

The Thunder are 17-34 (.333) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .544

The Thunder are 6-15 (.286) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .480

Cleveland Cavaliers: Keys to the Game vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder

The Cavaliers are 10-9 (.526) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .480

The Cavaliers are 27-30 (.474) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .548

The Cavaliers are 25-37 (.403) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

The Cavaliers are 14-63 (.182) when allowing 110 or more points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .308

Injury Report: Cavaliers vs. ThunderSaturday‘s Game, Dec. 10

  • Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers): The Cavaliers have listed Mitchell as OUT for Friday’s game (Dec. 9) against the Kings.
  • Dean Wade (Cavaliers): The Cavaliers announced that Wade has an AC joint sprain and is expected to miss 3-4 weeks
  • Ricky Rubio (Cavaliers): Rubio will miss the start of the season as he recovers from a left ACL tear.
  • Kevin Love (Cavaliers): The Cavaliers have listed Love as OUT for Friday’s game (Dec. 9) against the Kings.
  • Dylan Windler (Cavaliers): The Cavaliers announced that Windler will miss another 4-6 weeks.
  • Kenrich Williams (Thunder): The Thunder have listed Kenrich Williams as OUT for Saturday’s game (Dec.10) against the Cavaliers.
  • Chet Holmgren (Thunder): Holmgren will miss the 2022-23 season with Lisfranc injury to his right foot, according to Adrian Wojnarowsk of ESPN.
  • Luguentz Dort (Thunder): Dort did not play in Wednesday’s (Dec. 7) game against Memphis.

Oklahoma City Thunder Offensive Stats & Trends

The Thunder are shooting 33% from three (2,000/6,055) since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Thunder have averaged 1.19 points per shot (8,637 points/7,246 shots) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28

The Thunder have an eFG% of 50% since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%

The Thunder have averaged 1.17 points per shot (8,646 points/7,398 shots) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.25

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers averaged 102.5 points per game (7,379 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

The Cavaliers are shooting 43% from three (91/211) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Cavaliers are shooting 40% from three (170/426) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Cavaliers have averaged 1.38 points per shot (929 points/675 shots) on the road this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.26

Oklahoma City Thunder Defensive Stats & Trends

The Thunder have averaged 9.2 steals per game (119 steals/13 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Thunder have averaged 7.8 steals per game (742 steals/95 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Thunder have blocked 81 shots this season — 4th most among NBA teams

The Thunder have averaged 6.2 blocks per game (81 blocks/13 games) this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have averaged 5.6 steals per game (73 steals/13 games) this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Cavaliers have averaged 34.1 defensive rebounds per game (443 rebounds/13 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.2

The Cavaliers have averaged 7.2 steals per game (1,188 steals/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Cavaliers have averaged 6.8 steals per game (640 steals/94 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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