Houston Rockets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Preview
Today at 5:00 ET, the Cleveland Cavaliers will be in Houston to take on the Rockets in a non-conference matchup. The Cavs (-228) are favored by 5.5 over the Rockets (+187).
Cleveland is 42-24 and 3rd in the East, while Houston is 31-35 and 11th in the West. The Rockets have won four straight games and the over/under is set at 215.5.
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Houston Rockets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Cavaliers have gone a perfect 3-0 in their last three head to head matchups vs. the Rockets. Going back to the last five head-to-head games between the Rockets and Cavaliers, the over/under record in these games is 2-3 with a combined average of 220 points per contest.
- Through their last five road contests, the Cavaliers offense has averaged 112 points per game while allowing an average of 108. Cleveland posted an overall record of 3-2 while going 2-3 ATS.
- The Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last home games and 4-1 straight-up.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Rockets have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 4-1.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 5-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-8.
Houston Rockets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
Today, the Cavaliers are favored by 5.5 points against the Rockets. This season, Cleveland has been favored in 44 of their 66 games, going 32-12 in those games. As the favorite, they have an average scoring margin of +7.3 points per game.
When looking at their ATS record, the Cavaliers are 33-31 for the season and have covered the spread in their last two games. On the road, they are 16-13 ATS compared to 17-18 ATS at home.
Cleveland’s O/U record for the season is 30-35-1, and 54 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today’s line of 215.5. This year, their games have averaged 223.2 points per game.
In their most recent game, the Cavaliers defeated the Pelicans by a score of 116-95. The O/U line for that game was 217.5 points, and Cleveland was a 5.5-point underdog. The win improved their overall record to 42-24, which is currently 3rd in the Eastern Conference.
When it comes to scoring, the Cavaliers are averaging 113.8 points per game this season, which is 18th in the NBA. On the road, they are scoring 112.9 points per game.
So far this season, Cleveland has outscored the NBA scoring average in 45.5% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 20th in the league at 97.5 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Cavaliers are 7th in the NBA in made threes per game at 13.7. Overall, they are shooting 36% from beyond the arc.
Cleveland’s defense has been playing well, ranking 4th in the NBA with 109.4 points allowed per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Cavaliers are forcing 12.6 per game, which is 14th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 21st in blocked shots at 4.8 per game.
Houston has won four straight games and will look to continue their strong play as 5.5-point underdogs against the Cavaliers. The Rockets’ ATS record as underdogs is 21-21 this season.
In their last game, the Rockets defeated the Wizards by a score of 135-119. The O/U line for that game was 227.5, and Houston covered the spread as 8.5-point favorites.
This season, Rockets games have averaged a combined scoring total of 225.8 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 215.5. Houston has gone 29-37 on the over/under this season, with 61 of their games having higher O/U lines than today’s.
Against Western Conference teams, the Rockets are 22-19 compared to 9-16 against the East. This puts them in 11th place in the West, and they are 3rd in the Southwest Division.
On the season, the Rockets have an ATS record of 36-29, including going 23-10 ATS at home. Their straight-up record at home is 22-11, and they are 9-24 on the road.
At home, the Rockets are averaging 115.6 points per game, which is 16th in the NBA. On the season, they are 20th in scoring at 113.2 points per game. In terms of pace, Houston is 14th in the league at 99.3 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Rockets are 27th in field goal percentage at 45%. From three-point range, they are making 35% of their attempts, which is 28th in the NBA. In terms of free throws, Houston is 11th in made free throws per game at 18.2.
Overall, the Rockets have outscored the NBA scoring average in 40.9% of their games this season. In terms of assists, they are 25th in the league at 24.7 per game. When it comes to offensive rebounds, Houston is 7th in the NBA.
So far, the Rockets’ defense is ranked 10th in the league at 112.6 points per contest. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Rockets are forcing 12.5 per game, which is 12th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 26th in blocked shots at 4.4 per game.
Our prediction for this game is that the Cavaliers will come out on top with a projected score of 114-107.
Houston Rockets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Tips
- Take the Cavaliers on the moneyline
- The Cavaliers should also cover at -5.5
- Projecting a combined 221 points, we like the over
Houston Rockets Injury Report
- Steven Adams – Knee – Out
- Alperen Sengün – Ankle – Out
- Tari Eason – Leg – Out
- Cam Whitmore – Knee – Out
Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report
- Ty Jerome – Ankle – Out
- Max Strus – Knee – Out
- Evan Mobley – Ankle – Out
