Thunder vs Cavaliers Prediction and NBA Tips - 17 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 17, 2025, 12:15AM | Published: Jan 15, 2025, 10:46PM
The Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action at Paycom Center on Friday, beginning at 11:30am AEDT.
Led by star players Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Kenrich Williams, the Thunder are aiming to beat a Cavaliers line-up that includes Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Thunder vs Cavaliers game, plus the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Oklahoma City vs Cleveland NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Thunder a 59% 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 shown here:
- Head to Head: Thunder $1.67, Cavaliers $2.25
- Line: Thunder -2.5 ($1.91), Cavaliers +2.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 233.5 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 $1.67 and the Cavaliers at $2.25.
The Thunder are 2.5-point favourites against the Cavaliers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Cavaliers (+2.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 233.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Thunder and the Cavaliers have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 233.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Thunder vs Cavaliers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Oklahoma City at $1.67 with Bet365
- Line: Thunder -2.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 233.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Thunder vs Cavaliers predictions are based on detailed modelling and gambling experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Thunder vs Cavaliers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Thunder vs Cavaliers at Paycom Center on Friday is the Thunder winning 117-114.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Oklahoma City vs Cleveland game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Thunder vs Cavaliers: Player Props
Looking for Cleveland vs Oklahoma City player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to step up for the Thunder with 29 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, while Donovan Mitchell is projected to have 21 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists for the Cavaliers.
Thunder Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 29 | 6 | 6 |
| Jalen Williams | 19 | 6 | 5 |
| Kenrich Williams | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Luguentz Dort | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| Aaron Wiggins | 9 | 4 | 1 |
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 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the Oklahoma City vs Cleveland match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips for every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Thunder vs Cavaliers: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Thunder and Cavaliers at Paycom Center is scheduled to start 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 mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Oklahoma City vs Cleveland predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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