Cavaliers vs. Rockets Picks & Best Bets 22nd Jan 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Houston Rockets will face the Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action on Wednesday at Toyota Center, beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun and Fred VanVleet are set to lead the way for the Rockets, while the Cavaliers will rely on Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen.
We've performed 10,000 simulations of Wednesday's NBA matchup using advanced AI technology to identify the best Cavaliers vs. Rockets bets, player props and predictions.
Our predictions show that the Cavaliers will likely win with a projected final score of 115-113.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we constantly source the best odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Cavaliers vs. Rockets Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Cavaliers vs. Rockets picks combine the power of AI, statistics and analytics to produce NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Cavaliers vs. Rockets Game Information
- Game Date: Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025
- Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Toyota Center
- Spread: Cavaliers -1.5 / Rockets +1.5
- Moneyline: Cavaliers -112 / Rockets +100
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 229 Points (-108/-112)
Cavaliers -1.5 @ +105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Cavaliers have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the Rockets have a probability of 47%.
- BetMGM offers odds of +105 for the Cavaliers -1.5, presenting a favorable 3.7% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Over 229 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 229 at DraftKings Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the over at -108.
- Our analysis suggests a 51% likelihood of the 229-point total going over.
Cavaliers vs. Rockets Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Cleveland Cavaliers at -112 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the Houston Rockets are available at +100 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Cavaliers are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 56% chance of coming out on top.
Additionally, the Cavaliers present the best betting value, with the odds of -112 available at DraftKings Sportsbook for an edge of 3.3%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Cavaliers vs. Rockets
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Wednesday's Cavaliers vs. Rockets matchup.
Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Donovan Mitchell | 25 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Darius Garland | 23 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
Jarrett Allen | 15 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
Ty Jerome | 14 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
Max Strus | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Ty Jerome Over 3.5 Assists (+115)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Ty Jerome Over 3.5 Assists | BetMGM | Get Offer | +115 |
- Our top prop bet for the Cavaliers is on Ty Jerome to record over 3.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 assists, giving us an edge of 10.7% on the +115 odds offered by BetMGM.
Houston Rockets Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jalen Green | 18 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Alperen Sengun | 18 | 10 | 6 | 1 |
Fred VanVleet | 17 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
Amen Thompson | 17 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
Cam Whitmore | 12 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Cam Whitmore Over 10.5 Points Scored (+106)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Cam Whitmore Over 10.5 Points Scored | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +106 |
- Our best prop bet for the Rockets is on Cam Whitmore to score over 10.5 points.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 12 points, giving us an edge of 5.7% on the +106 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Cavaliers vs. Rockets Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Cavaliers vs. Rockets trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Darius Garland Over 6.5 Total Assists
Darius Garland has recorded more than 6.5 assists in 9 of his last 11 appearances (82% success rate). You can wager on him to go over 6.5 assists again at odds of -118 (54% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Donovan Mitchell Over 4.5 Total Assists
Donovan Mitchell has had more than 4.5 assists in 13 of his last 20 games (65%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 4.5 assists again at odds of +124 (45%), also available at FanDuel.
Cam Whitmore Over 0.5 Total Steals
Cam Whitmore has recorded at least one steal in 12 of his last 20 appearances (60%). You can bet on him to record at least one more again at odds of +125 (44%), available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Ty Jerome of the Cavaliers to record over 3.5 assists, with a projection of 5 assists marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're betting on the Cavaliers -1.5 to cover.
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