The Oklahoma City Thunder (20-31) will look to stop a four-game losing streak when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers (18-32) on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Chesapeake Energy Arena as 9-point underdogs. The contest airs at 8:00 PM ET on BSOK.
BetMGM NBA Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavaliers | -9 | 230 | -300 | – | – | – |
Cavaliers Betting Data
- Cleveland has failed to cover the spread more often than not this season, going 20-25.
- Cleveland has hit the over less than half of the time, in 18 of 45 games (40%).
Cavaliers Key Players
- Collin Sexton leads the Cavaliers in scoring, putting up 23.9 points per game.
- Cleveland is led in rebounding by Jarrett Allen’s 9.9 rebounds per game and assisting by Darius Garland’s 5.9 assists per game .
- Garland hits 1.8 threes per game to lead the Cavaliers.
- Cleveland’s blocks leader is Allen, who collects 1.7 per game. Larry Nance Jr. leads the team averaging 1.8 steals a game.
Cavaliers Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Favored | Played As | Spread | Total | Cavaliers Moneyline | Opponent Moneyline | Game Type | Covered | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5/2021 | Spurs | 125-101 CLE | Yes | Away | -5.5 | 220.5 | -275 | 225 | Regular Season | Yes | Over |
| 4/3/2021 | Heat | 115-101 MIA | No | Away | +13.5 | 218.5 | 900 | -1600 | Regular Season | No | Under |
| 4/1/2021 | 76ers | 114-94 PHI | – | Home | – | – | – | – | Regular Season | – | |
| 3/29/2021 | Jazz | 114-75 UTA | No | Away | +16.5 | 220.5 | 1150 | -2500 | Regular Season | No | Under |
| 3/27/2021 | Kings | 100-98 SAC | No | Away | +9 | 225.5 | 320 | -400 | Regular Season | Yes | Under |
| Overall Record | ATS Record | O/U/P | AVG Total | AVG Pts Scored | AVG Pts Allowed | AVG Reb. Margin | 3Pt % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-7 | 4-5 | 3-6-0 | 209.1 | 101.3 | 107.8 | -3.5 | 34.4% |
Cavaliers Injuries
Cavaliers:
Jarrett Allen: Out (Concussion),
Larry Nance Jr.: Out (Illness),
Dylan Windler: Day To Day (Knee)
Thunder Betting Data
- Oklahoma City has a losing record against the spread, going 23-26 ATS (covering only 46.9% of the time).
- In the majority of Oklahoma City’s games this year, the teams have not hit the over (23 out of 49 games, 46.9%).
Thunder Key Players
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s points (23.7 per game) and assists (5.9 per game) stat lines give him the top scoring and assists spots on the Thunder’s leaderboards.
- Moses Brown’s stat line of 8.3 rebounds, 8.5 points and 0.2 assists per game helps him grab the top spot on the Oklahoma City rebounding leaderboard.
- Luguentz Dort knocks down 2.0 three-pointers per game, the most on the Thunder.
- Oklahoma City’s leader in steals is Theo Maledon (0.9 per game), and its leader in blocks is Brown (1.2 per game).
Thunder Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Favored | Played As | Spread | Total | Thunder Moneyline | Opponent Moneyline | Game Type | Covered | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7/2021 | Hornets | 113-102 CHA | No | Home | +4.5 | 216.5 | 200 | -250 | Regular Season | No | Under |
| 4/5/2021 | Pistons | 132-108 DET | No | Home | +9.5 | 209.5 | 525 | -750 | Regular Season | No | Over |
| 4/3/2021 | Trail Blazers | 133-85 POR | No | Away | +28.5 | 226.5 | – | – | Regular Season | No | Under |
| 4/2/2021 | Suns | 140-103 PHO | No | Away | +23.5 | 232.5 | 3300 | -10000 | Regular Season | No | Over |
| 3/31/2021 | Raptors | 113-103 OKC | No | Home | +7.5 | 220.5 | 260 | -350 | Regular Season | Yes | Under |
| Overall Record | ATS Record | O/U/P | AVG Total | AVG Pts Scored | AVG Pts Allowed | AVG Reb. Margin | 3Pt % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-7 | 3-7 | 5-5-0 | 223.4 | 104.4 | 119 | +2.1 | 37.8% |
Thunder Injuries
Thunder:
Luguentz Dort: Out (Concussion Protocol),
Isaiah Roby: Out (Concussion),
Josh Hall: Out (Concussion-like symptoms),
Darius Miller: Out (Groin),
Mike Muscala: Out (Ankle),
Darius Bazley: Out (Shoulder),
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Out (Foot)