Cavaliers vs Rockets Prediction and NBA Tips - 26 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 26, 2025, 12:42AM | Published: Jan 25, 2025, 1:15AM
The Cleveland Cavaliers will sqaure off with the Houston Rockets in NBA action at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday, beginning at 11:30am AEDT.
With the likes of Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley, the Cavaliers are up against a Rockets team that includes Jalen Green, Fred VanVleet and Amen Thompson.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Cavaliers vs Rockets game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Cleveland vs Houston NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Cavaliers a 66% chance of defeating the Rockets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Cavaliers vs Rockets: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse are shown here:
- Head to Head: Cavaliers $1.53, Rockets $2.60
- Line: Cavaliers -5 ($1.95), Rockets +5 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 231 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Cavaliers at $1.53 and the Rockets at $2.60.
The Cavaliers are listed as 5-point favourites against the Rockets, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Rockets (+5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 231 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookies have got it right and both the Cavaliers and the Rockets have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 231-point over/under is expected to is also considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Cavaliers vs Rockets: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cleveland at $1.53 with Bet365
- Line: Cavaliers -5 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 231 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Cavaliers vs Rockets best bets are based on market-leading modelling and gambling experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Cavaliers vs Rockets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Cavaliers vs Rockets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday is the Cavaliers winning 117-112.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cleveland vs Houston game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and computer tips.
Cavaliers vs Rockets: Player Props
Player props are a popular way to bet on Cavaliers vs Rockets without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict how each team's leading players will perform at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Donovan Mitchell is expected to lead the Cavaliers with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, while Jalen Green is projected to have 19 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists for the Rockets.
Cavaliers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 25 | 5 | 4 |
| Darius Garland | 24 | 3 | 6 |
| Evan Mobley | 18 | 10 | 3 |
| Jarrett Allen | 14 | 11 | 2 |
| Ty Jerome | 12 | 3 | 4 |
Rockets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | 19 | 4 | 3 |
| Fred VanVleet | 18 | 4 | 6 |
| Amen Thompson | 17 | 10 | 4 |
| Alperen Sengun | 17 | 10 | 6 |
| Cam Whitmore | 14 | 3 | 1 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the Cleveland vs Houston game.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips on every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Cavaliers vs Rockets: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Cavaliers and Rockets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is scheduled to start at 11:30am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets
- Date: Sunday 26 January 2025
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Cleveland vs Houston predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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