Rockets vs Cavaliers Prediction and NBA Tips - 23 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 23, 2025, 1:11AM | Published: Jan 21, 2025, 11:21PM
The Houston Rockets will face the Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action at Toyota Center on Thursday, starting at 12:00pm AEDT.
With star players Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun and Fred VanVleet, the Rockets are aiming to beat a Cavaliers line-up that includes Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Rockets vs Cavaliers game, plus the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Houston vs Cleveland NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Cavaliers a 56% chance of winning against the Rockets at Toyota Center.
Rockets vs Cavaliers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Toyota Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Rockets $1.95, Cavaliers $1.87
- Line: Rockets +1 ($1.87), Cavaliers -1 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 229 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 Rockets at $1.95 and the Cavaliers at $1.87.
The Rockets are 1-point underdogs against the Cavaliers, with odds of $1.87 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Cavaliers (-1) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.95.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 229 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Cavaliers (-1) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 229-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Rockets vs Cavaliers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cleveland at $1.87 with Bet365
- Line: Cavaliers -1 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 229 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Rockets vs Cavaliers betting tips are based on detailed modelling and wagering expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Rockets vs Cavaliers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Rockets vs Cavaliers at Toyota Center on Thursday is the Cavaliers prevailing 115-113.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Houston vs Cleveland game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Rockets vs Cavaliers: Player Props
Betting on Rockets vs Cavaliers player props? Stats Insider uses the best data available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Toyota Center.
Jalen Green is expected to step up for the Rockets with 18 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists, while Donovan Mitchell is projected to finish with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the Cavaliers.
Rockets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | 18 | 4 | 3 |
| Alperen Sengun | 18 | 10 | 6 |
| Fred VanVleet | 17 | 4 | 6 |
| Amen Thompson | 17 | 10 | 4 |
| Cam Whitmore | 12 | 3 | 1 |
Cavaliers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 25 | 5 | 4 |
| Darius Garland | 23 | 3 | 6 |
| Jarrett Allen | 15 | 12 | 2 |
| Ty Jerome | 14 | 3 | 5 |
| Max Strus | 9 | 4 | 3 |
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the Houston vs Cleveland game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get betting tips for every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Rockets vs Cavaliers: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Rockets and Cavaliers at Toyota Center is scheduled to commence at 12:00pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Houston Rockets vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Thursday 23 January 2025
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Toyota Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Houston vs Cleveland predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
If you choose to use our NBA predictions for betting purposes, it's crucial to gamble responsibly and keep track of your money. For free and confidential support, call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.
More on NBA
Stats Insider is your home for betting on the NBA in Australia, with the latest NBA betting news, tips for every NBA game, and futures probabilities for the NBA.
