Cavaliers vs Thunder Prediction and NBA Tips - 9 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 9, 2025, 12:13AM | Published: Jan 7, 2025, 5:45PM
The Cleveland Cavaliers will sqaure off with the Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Thursday, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.
With star players Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley, the Cavaliers are aiming to beat a Thunder side that includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Aaron Wiggins.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cavaliers vs Thunder game, plus the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Cleveland vs Oklahoma City NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Cavaliers a 61% chance of beating the Thunder at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Cavaliers vs Thunder: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse are listed here:
- Head to Head: Cavaliers $1.67, Thunder $2.25
- Line: Cavaliers -2.5 ($1.87), Thunder +2.5 ($1.95)
- 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 $1.67 and the Thunder at $2.25.
The Cavaliers are 2.5-point favourites against the Thunder, with odds of $1.87 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Thunder (+2.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.95.
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 bookmakers have got it right and both the Cavaliers and the Thunder have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 231-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Cavaliers vs Thunder: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cleveland at $1.67 with Bet365
- Line: Thunder +2.5 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 231 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Cavaliers vs Thunder best bets are based on world-class modelling and betting experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Cavaliers vs Thunder: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Cavaliers vs Thunder at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse this Thursday is the Cavaliers prevailing 116-113.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Cleveland vs Oklahoma City game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Cavaliers vs Thunder: Player Props
Looking for Cavaliers vs Thunder player props? Stats Insider uses the best information available to predict key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Donovan Mitchell is expected to step up for the Cavaliers with 21 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is projected to finish with 30 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the Thunder.
Cavaliers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 21 | 4 | 5 |
| Darius Garland | 18 | 4 | 6 |
| Evan Mobley | 16 | 9 | 3 |
| Jarrett Allen | 13 | 10 | 2 |
| Caris LeVert | 9 | 3 | 3 |
Thunder Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 30 | 6 | 6 |
| Jalen Williams | 20 | 7 | 5 |
| Aaron Wiggins | 11 | 4 | 2 |
| Luguentz Dort | 11 | 5 | 2 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | 10 | 10 | 4 |
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Cleveland vs Oklahoma City match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips on every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Cavaliers vs Thunder: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Cavaliers and Thunder at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is scheduled to begin at 11:00am AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Thursday 9 January 2025
- Time: 11:00am 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 Oklahoma City predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge 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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