Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets Prediction, Preview and Odds - 01/22/2025

Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Venue:  Toyota Center, Houston, TX 

Where to Watch:  SCHN

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Cavaliers -2, Rockets +2; Over/Under:  232.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Cavaliers -2.5, Rockets +2.5; Over/Under:  232.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Cavaliers -2.5, Rockets +2.5; Over/Under:  232.5 points

Cleveland Cavaliers:  36-6 (1st place, Central Division)

Houston Rockets:  28-14 (1st place, Southwest Division)

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Cleveland Cavaliers:  8-2 last 10

Houston Rockets:  7-3 last 10

The Cavaliers are entering this game with a 36-6 record overall this season and they are 15-4 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak with wins coming against the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Phoenix Suns. Donovan Mitchell led the team in points in that game with 33 while Darius Garland was next on the team with 16 points. Darius Garland led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Jarrett Allen led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 43.2% from the field, 41.3% from 3-point range, and 73.9% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 122 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 111.6 PPG against them. The Cavaliers have an ATS record of 29-13 this season and their O/U record is 28-14.

The Rockets are entering this game with a 28-14 record overall this season and they are 14-7 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Detroit Pistons. Fred VanVleet led the team in points in that game with 20 while Jalen Green was next on the team with 19 points. Amen Thompson and Alperen Şengün each led the team in assists in that game with 5 while Alperen Şengün led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 39.4% from the field, 28.2% from 3-point range, and 68.8% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 113.8 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 107.8 PPG against them. The Rockets have an ATS record of 24-17-1 this season and their O/U record is 22-19-1.

The current betting odds have the Rockets listed as a 2 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Rockets have looked really good in their games this season with their 28-14 record overall which has them right near the top of the West with one of the best records in the NBA. They have looked great on their home court too with their 14-7 home record. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers have looked great in their games this season with their 36-6 record overall which has them leading the East with the best record in the entire NBA. They have also been a great road team this year with their 15-4 road record. They have won 2 games in a row now and have been really hot lately with their 8-2 record in their last 10 games, but they did lose to the Thunder on the road last week and could have some trouble against one of the best in the West. The Rockets have also been really hot lately with their 7-3 record in their last 10 games, but the Rockets are also coming off a bad loss to the Pistons in their last one so they will be looking to bounce back in a big way. These are two of the more talented teams in the NBA this season, but the Cavaliers have definitely been more vulnerable in their road games this season and the Rockets will have the motivation off a bad loss in their last one. The Rockets are also going to bring their best effort for the best team in the NBA right now and they have the defensive talent to hang in this game with the best. The Rockets are live to win this game outright but they will keep it close if they do end up losing. The best way to place a bet here is on the Rockets to cover the spread in this game. 

Cavaliers Rockets Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Wednesday, January 22, 2025 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Rockets 112 Cavaliers 110.

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Cleveland Cavaliers: 13-22 ATS on the road when the line is +3 to -3. 6-12 1H ATS in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 230. 13-6 UNDER in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 230. 

Houston Rockets: 10-4 ATS off an upset loss as a favorite. 20-11 ATS after scoring 100 points or less. 28-11 1H ATS when the line is +3 to -3. 23-15 UNDER as a home underdog of 6 points or less. 37-24 UNDER versus good teams - outscoring their opponents by 3+ points/game.

Cleveland Cavaliers:  C. LeVert (SG) Day To Day - Wrist. I. Okoro (SG) Day To Day - Shoulder. E. Mobley (C) Day To Day - Calf.

Houston Rockets:  S. Adams (C) Day To Day - Head. J. Smith (PF) Out - Hand.

"I know we had a good training camp, but there was no confidence that this thing was gonna go this way. Ultimate surprise, really." - Kenny Atkinson on his team being so good this season. 

"He has taken a leap this year, even some last year. He is playing at an All-Star level. He is leading the team in triple-doubles. You always saw the poise and his well-rounded game. And now, being injury-free, with some new guys around him, I think it has helped him take that leap." - Ime Udoka on Cade Cunningham after his team’s loss against the Pistons in their game on Monday.

PG Darius Garland

SG Donovan Mitchell

SF Dean Wade

PF Evan Mobley

C Jarrett Allen

PG Fred VanVleet

SG Jalen Green 

SF Amen Thompson

PF Dillon Brooks

C Alperen Sengun

PPG: D. Mitchell (23.3)

APG: D. Garland (6.8)

Reb/G: J. Allen (10)

PPG: J. Green (21.5)

APG: F. VanVleet (5.9)

Reb/G: A. Sengun (10.5)

Coaches:

Cleveland Cavaliers: Kenny Atkinson (1st season)

Houston Rockets: Ime Udoka (2nd season)