Thunder vs. Cavaliers Predictions, Odds & Stats – January 16

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The top team from each conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder (33-6) and the Cleveland Cavaliers (34-5), play on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Paycom Center, starting at 7:30 PM ET. The Thunder are just 2-point home favorites.

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Thunder vs. Cavaliers Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this encounter calls for a final result of Thunder 116, Cavaliers 110.

  • Moneyline Pick: Thunder (-133)
  • Total Pick: Under 233 (computer predicts 226.1 points)
  • Pick ATS: Thunder (-2)

Recent Thunder vs. Cavaliers Matchups

Thunder vs Cavaliers (Recent Matchups)
Date Favorite Spread Total Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Result
1/8/2025 Cavaliers -2.5 231.5 -151 +126 129-122 CLE
11/8/2023 Cavaliers -1.5 227.5 -128 +106 128-120 OKC
10/27/2023 Cavaliers -2.5 226.5 -138 +118 108-105 OKC

Thunder 2024-25 Betting Trends

  • Oklahoma City is 27-12-0 against the spread this season.
  • The Thunder have a 24-10 record against the spread when favored by 2 points or more this season.
  • Oklahoma City's games have gone over the point total in 19 out of 39 opportunities (48.7%).
  • This season, the Thunder have won 32 out of the 37 games, or 86.5%, in which they've been favored.
  • This season, Oklahoma City has won 30 of its 34 games, or 88.2%, when favored by at least -133 on the moneyline.

Cavaliers 2024-25 Betting Trends

  • Cleveland has a 27-12-0 record against the spread this year.
  • When they have played as at least 2-point underdogs this season, the Cavaliers are 3-0 against the spread.
  • Cleveland has hit the over in 25 of its 39 games with a set total (64.1%).
  • The Cavaliers have won two of the three games they were listed as the moneyline underdog this season (66.7%).
  • Cleveland has gone 1-1 when playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +112 or longer (50%).

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Thunder vs. Cavaliers Injury Report

Thunder

Thunder:

Ajay Mitchell: Out (Toe),

Chet Holmgren: Out (Hip),

Nikola Topic: Out For Season (Acl),

Isaiah Hartenstein: Out (Calf)

Cavaliers

Cavaliers:

Ty Jerome: Questionable (Illness)

Thunder vs. Cavaliers Game Time and TV Channel

  • Game day: Thursday, January 16, 2025
  • Game time: 7:30 PM ET
  • TV channel: TNT, truTV, and MAX
  • Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • Arena: Paycom Center
  • Live stream: Watch this match on Max (Regional restrictions may apply)

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