Cleveland Cavaliers vs Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA 2025-26 Season, Today Match Prediction
Cleveland Cavaliers
Oklahoma City Thunder
Cavs to Win at Home
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 36.6 points, 6.2 rebounds and 6.0 assists in his last 5 games versus the Cavaliers.
- Last season, the Cavaliers defeated the Thunder 129-122 in their showdown at Rocket Arena on Jan 8, 2025.
- Chris Livingston will sit this one out for the Cavs due to a knee injury, while Dean Wade (knee), Sam Merrill (hand) and Darius Garland (toe) are all “Game Time Decisions” for them. The Thunder, meanwhile, have listed Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) and Jalen Williams (thigh) as “Game Time Decisions.”
Cleveland Cavaliers to Win and Cover the Spread (+6.5)
| Tournament: | NBA 2025-26 Season |
| Live Streaming: | NBA League Pass |
| Venue: | Rocket Arena, Cleveland |
| Tip Off: | 01:00:00 |
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | 2.90 | 1.40 |
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Match Prediction & Analysis
The Cleveland Cavaliers next face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday afternoon at Rocket Arena. The Cavs are riding a two-game winning streak and would be keen to extend it to three, while the Thunder, after having their five-game winning streak snapped on Saturday, are looking to bounce back with a W.
Current Standings: The Cavaliers are currently placed 6th in the East, behind their 24-19 showing to date. The Thunder, on the other hand, are sitting pretty atop the NBA and Western Conference, as a result of an incredible 35-8 record.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches): OKC has won four of the last five meetings against Cleveland, producing 120.8 points per encounter, giving up 113.6 points per matchup. The average total match points in the last five matches between the Cavaliers and Thunder is 234.4.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 29.2 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 1.5/0.3 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 31.8 | 4.4 | 6.2 | 1.3/0.8 |
Teams Preview
Cleveland Cavaliers Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers edged out the Philadelphia 76ers 117-115, behind Evan Mobley’s game winning jam, on Friday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The Cavaliers now improve to 10-9 on the road this campaign, holding a 14-10 record thus far at Rocket Arena.
Jaylon Tyson was sensational on the night, pouring 39 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in just 38 minutes of action. De’Andre Hunter was the star off the bench, adding 16 points, 3 boards and 4 dimes. Evan Mobley contributed 15 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Donovan Mitchell posted a double-double, logging 13 points, 9 boards and 12 dimes. Cleveland shot 51.8% from the field, coming up with 48 points in the paint. The Cavaliers also outrebounded the Sixers 37-42 and accumulated 38 assists in the game.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have the third best offensive rating in the Association for the 2025-26 regular season, averaging 120.0 PPG, scoring 47.3% of their baskets. They have averaged 44.3 RPG and 28.8 APG (No.6 in the league) until now. Defensively, Cleveland accounts for 8.8 SPG (7th in the NBA) and 5.1 BPG to date. The Cavaliers put up 126.0 points per contest, conceding 122.0 points per matchup, during the course of their last five encounters.
Oklahoma City Thunder Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder lost a thriller on Saturday night, going down 120-122 at the hands of the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center. Oklahoma City now falls to 15-5 on the road this season, while owning an amazing 20-2 record at Paycom Center.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the high point man for the Thunder with 39 points. Aaron Wiggins starred off the bench, logging 18 points and 6 rebounds. Ajay Mitchell added 15 points and 4 boards. Chet Holmgren registered a double-double, tallying 14 points, 11 rebounds and 5 blocks.
OKC gave up 20 three-pointers on the night and lost the rebounding battle 46-51. The reigning NBA champs were also unable to stop Miami’s exceptional ball movement, allowing the Heat to go off for 30 assists in the game. They did not protect the rock as well, committing 14 turnovers, which resulted in 21 Heat points.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are the second best offense in the NBA this campaign, totaling 121.1 PPG, converting 49.0% (No.3 in the league) of total shots attempted. They average 44.0 RPG and 25.6 APG so far. On D, Oklahoma City ranks top ten in both the steals and blocks categories, collecting 10.1 SPG (again 3rd in the Association) and 5.9 BPG (No.4 in the NBA standings), respectively. Through their last five matchups of the season, the Thunder churned out 118.2 points per game, permitting 107.8 points an outing.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Craig Porter Jr. |
| SG | Donovan Mitchell |
| SF | Jaylon Tyson |
| PF | Evan Mobley |
| C | Jarrett Allen |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
| SG | Cason Wallace |
| SF | Luguentz Dort |
| PF | Jalen Williams |
| C | Chet Holmgren |
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS vs OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
Winning PredictionThe Cleveland Cavaliers are favorites to win on MLK Day, possessing momentum on their side, having strung together two consecutive victories and with a boisterous Rocket Arena crowd cheering them on. We are backing the Cavaliers to get their fifteenth win at home on the season by taking this one.
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