Thunder vs Cavaliers Prediction and NBA Tips - 17 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 16, 2025, 7:40PM | Published: Jan 15, 2025, 10:46PM
The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action at Paycom Center on Friday, commencing at 11:30am AEDT.
With star players Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Aaron Wiggins, the Thunder are aiming to beat a Cavaliers side that includes Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Thunder vs Cavaliers game, along with the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Oklahoma City vs Cleveland NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Thunder a 58% chance of winning against the Cavaliers at Paycom Center.
Thunder vs Cavaliers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Paycom Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Thunder $1.74, Cavaliers $2.15
- Line: Thunder -2 ($1.91), Cavaliers +2 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 233 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 Thunder at $1.74 and the Cavaliers at $2.15.
The Thunder are listed as 2-point favourites against the Cavaliers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Cavaliers (+2) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 233 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 Thunder (-2) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 233-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Thunder vs Cavaliers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Oklahoma City at $1.74 with Bet365
- Line: Thunder -2 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 233 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Thunder vs Cavaliers best bets are based on complex modelling and gambling intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Thunder vs Cavaliers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Thunder vs Cavaliers at Paycom Center this Friday is the Thunder winning 117-115.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Oklahoma City vs Cleveland game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Thunder vs Cavaliers: Player Props
Player props are a common way to bet on Thunder vs Cavaliers without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best data available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Paycom Center.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to lead the way for the Thunder with 28 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, while Donovan Mitchell is projected to finish with 21 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists for the Cavaliers.
Thunder Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 28 | 6 | 6 |
| Jalen Williams | 19 | 6 | 5 |
| Aaron Wiggins | 10 | 4 | 2 |
| Jaylin Williams | 9 | 7 | 4 |
| Luguentz Dort | 9 | 4 | 2 |
Cavaliers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 21 | 4 | 5 |
| Darius Garland | 19 | 4 | 6 |
| Evan Mobley | 17 | 10 | 3 |
| Jarrett Allen | 14 | 11 | 2 |
| Caris LeVert | 10 | 3 | 3 |
Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting predictions before the Oklahoma City vs Cleveland match-up.
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Thunder vs Cavaliers: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Thunder and Cavaliers at Paycom Center is scheduled to tip off at 11:30am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Friday 17 January 2025
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: Paycom Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Oklahoma City vs Cleveland predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all 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 accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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