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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA
by Devesh Jaganath | in NBA Predictions
An absolute blockbuster is on the cards in the NBA this Friday when the Oklahoma City Thunder play host to the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Paycom Center. The Cavs (34-5) lead the Eastern Conference while OKC (33-6) are the best in the West. Let’s get into the match prediction!
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been excellent this season and will be out for revenge here as their only defeat in their last 14 games came at the hands of this opponent on January 9.
OKC enter this match riding a three-game win streak after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led them with 32 points to a 118-102 victory over the 76ers on the road on Wednesday.
The Thunder are averaging 115.3 points per game this season (10th overall), but they are the best defence in the league, averaging 103.2 PPG and just 99.3 across their last three games.
Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers have also been red-hot this season and picked up their 17th win in 19 by beating the Pacers 127-117 on the road on Wednesday.
Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points, while Darius Garland and Evan Mobley combined for 46. Cleveland drained 37 points in the first quarter and 38 in the third to build a commanding lead and never looked back.
The Cavs are the second-highest scoring team in the NBA this season at 122.3 points per game, while they allow 111.4 PPG (12th in the league).
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The Best Betting Odds for Oklahoma City Thunder v Cleveland Cavaliers Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.8 | 2.05 |
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1.75 | 2 |
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1.79 | 2 |
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1.83 | 2.03 |
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1.8 | 2.05 |
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1.79 | 1.95 |
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1.8 | 2.05 |
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1.8 | 2 |
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Who will win the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers Basketball game?
Our prediction for the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers match is: Oklahoma City Thunder wins the match.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers game on 16/01/2025 of the current NBA season:
- Oklahoma City Thunder has a 57.96% chance to pick up the win against Cleveland Cavaliers according to Tonybet ⭐ with the odds of 1.83.
- There is a probability of 42.04% ⭐ for Cleveland Cavaliers to win vs Oklahoma City Thunder with odds of 2.05 at Bet365.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers Form
Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers's standings in the NBA
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0.872 | 39 | 34 | 5 | 1 |
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0.846 | 39 | 33 | 6 | 3 |
Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers Last Matches
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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Oklahoma City Thunder - Cleveland Cavaliers Key Points
- The Thunder are on a 10-match win streak at home.
- The Thunder have covered the spread in each of their last seven games when installed as favourites.
- The Thunder have won three of their last four games against this opponent.
- The home team has won five of their last six games between these sides.
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Our Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
These two teams have been head-and-shoulders the best in the NBA this season, and the Cavs are certainly a tempting prospect as the underdog - something that hasn’t happened since November.
However, they are on the road against a Thunder side that are 16-2 SU at home and unbeaten in their last 10 at the Paycom Center. There’s a case to be made for either side here, but we’re going for the hosts to get the W and level things up at 1-1 for the season. Our Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers prediction is Oklahoma City Thunder wins the match.
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All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
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