The two best clubs in the NBA will meet for the last time in Thunder VS Cavaliers. Read on to see our analysis of this game between Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Predictions and Betting Preview for Oklahoma City Thunder VS Cleveland Cavaliers
- Venue: Paycom Center.
- When: Friday, January 17th, 2025.
- Time: 01:30.
- Teams to play: Thunder and Cavaliers.
- NBA Expert Picks: SPREAD +2.5.
Odds by 1XBet.
Betting On The Oklahoma City Thunder
- 1XBet Spread: -2.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 1.878
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 232.5
Oklahoma City Thunder is 33-6 overall this campaign. They are first position in the Western Conference and have a 6.5 game lead over the Houston Rockets. Oklahoma is one game behind Cleveland for the top record in American Basketball. They have won three straight matches since they lost to Cleveland.
In their last match, Oklahoma beat Philadelphia 118-102 on the road on Tuesday. They opened up the match with a 32-11 lead in the first half which gave them an easy victory. The 76ers never took the lead going wire-to-wire. The Thunder shot 55.6% from the field and 33.3% from behind the 3-point line in the loss. They forced 22 turnovers which led to 29 points.
Betting On The Cleveland Cavaliers
- 1XBet Spread: +2.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: Under 232.5
- 1XBet Over/Under: 2.269
The Cleveland Cavaliers are 34-5 overall this term. They are first in the Eastern Conference. The Cavaliers are 6 matches ahead of the Boston Celtics for the top position. They also have the top record in American Basketball. Cleveland is one game ahead of Oklahoma for first position. Their 12-game winning streak ended against the Indiana Pacers two matches ago.
The Cavaliers bounced back with a victory in their last outing. They defeated the Pacers in the second match of their back-to-back by a 127-117 score in Indianapolis on Tuesday. Cleveland mainted a 1-point lead at halftime and never conceded the lead in the second half. They shot 48.3% from the field and 34.1% from behind the 3-point line. Cleveland out rebounded the Pacers 49-37 which was important.
MatchPlug Prediction For Oklahoma City Thunder VS Cleveland Cavaliers
Fans can expect a close match, but Cleveland knows how to play road matches. The Cavaliers are 3-0 against the spread when they have emerged underdogs. Take them to cover the spread in this match against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Final Prediction: Cleveland Cavaliers +2.5.
