Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers, Picks, Odds, H2H - 17/01/25

It will be a battle between the best defensive side in the NBA and the best offense when the Thunder host the Cavaliers at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City in the early hours of Friday. While the hosts are the best in defense, the visitors are superb in the offense. Who will win? Our Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers at 1.90 odds is available below!

Oklahoma City Thunder are the favorite with an implied probability of 58.5% to win this one at 1.71 odds, while the Cleveland Cavaliers are available at 2.20 odds. The point spread is +/-2.5 points, and the total points line is at 232.5.

The Oklahoma City Thunder will battle the Cleveland Cavaliers in the early hours of Thursday Paycom Center in  Oklahoma City, USA, for the NBA Inter-Conference game. 

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers  

• Selections: Thunder -2.5
• Odds: 1.90
• Bookmaker: bet365
• Stake: 6/10

Odds are available as of January 16th, 2025. Odds may now differ.

Thunder vs Cavaliers Game Info

• Date: January 17th, 2025.
• Time: 01:30 (CET).
• Arena: Paycom Center.
• Location:  Oklahoma City, USA.

Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report, Team News

The Oklahoma City Thunder continued their strong run with a 102-118 win over the 76ers in their last game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team with 32 points and nine assists, Jalen Williams dropped 24 points, and Cason Wallace added 18. OKC sit first in the West with a 33-6 record and have lost just two in 19 games at home.

The Thunder are averaging 116.2 points on 47.3 percent shooting, 35.4 percent from beyond the arc, and 82.5 percent from the charity stripe. They are allowing 103.4 points on 42.5 percent shooting and 32.0 percent shooting from deep. However, Isaiah Hartenstein (calf), Chet Holmgreen (hip), Adonai Mitchell (toe) and Nikola Topic (illness) will all miss this game due to injuries.

Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report, Team News

The Cleveland Cavaliers returned to winning ways with a 117-127 win over the Pacers in their last game. Donovan Mitchell led the team with 35 points and nine rebounds, Darius Garland dropped 24 points with seven assists, and Evan Mobley added 22 points with 13 rebounds. The Cavaliers are 13-1 SU in their last 14 games to sit first in the East with a 34-5 record and have lost just 3 of 17 road games.

They are averaging 122.3 points on 50.2 percent shooting, 39.9 percent from beyond the arc, and 78.0 percent from the charity stripe. They are allowing 111.5 points on 45.7 percent shooting and 36.5 percent shooting from deep. Meanwhile, Ty Jerome will be out of season due to illness.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Trends

• The  Thunder are 27-9-3 ATS this season.
• The Cavaliers are 27-12 ATS this season.
• The Thunder covered the spread in their last 7 Paycom Center games vs. winning-record teams.  
• The Thunder won their last 8 night games at Paycom Center.
• The Thunder are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games.
• The Thunder are 13-1 SU in their last 14 games.
• The Cavaliers are 13-1 SU in their last 14 games.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers H2H

Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers have met 124 times in the regular season. The  Thunder won 71, and the Cavaliers won 53. The last game between the two sides ended in a 129-122 win for the Cavaliers.

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