The Rockets will play the Cavaliers on Monday, December 18th, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2023-24 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Houston Rockets and the Cleveland Cavaliers set for Monday, December 18th, 2023. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Houston Rockets currently have a 92.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Cleveland Cavaliers is 89.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets currently have a 2-9 record as an away team. That standing puts them 8th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Cleveland Cavaliers - The Cleveland Cavaliers start this matchup with a 7-6 record as a home team. They now rank 6th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Houston Rockets currently rank 25th (109.9) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Cleveland Cavaliers stand at 23rd averaging 111.1 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 106.1 points against the Houston Rockets, ranking them 28th in the league. The Cleveland Cavaliers currently rank 22nd in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 111.2 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Houston Rockets have notched a 5-2 Western Southwest Division division record, while the Cleveland Cavaliers possess a 2-2 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Houston Rockets have a 13-10 overall record, while the Cleveland Cavaliers have a 14-12 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, me hearties! The Houston Rockets set sail to the Cleveland Cavaliers' arena today for another scurvy matchup! The fans in this venue be known to be rowdy and unruly... (just like a pirate crew in search of booty!)
The Rockets be standin' at 13-10 for the season so far... While the Cavaliers be boastin' a slightly better 14-12 record. Houston be dominatin' their Western Southwest Division with a 5-2 record... Yet the Cavaliers be strugglin' a bit with their 2-2 Eastern Central Division record.
In terms of points, the Rockets be scorin' an average of 109.9 per game... But the Cavaliers be outscorin' 'em with an average of 111.1. It be a close call indeed!
So, me hearties, see you courtside at today's game... and be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks. Arrr!
And let's not forget to look at this game's prop bets below... Will the Rockets' three-point shots be sharp as a cutlass, or will the Cavaliers' defense be as impenetrable as the Kraken? It be a battle on the hardwood seas!
So gather your crew, me mateys, and prepare for a night of fierce competition. The Rockets be lookin' to plunder a victory, while the Cavaliers be protectin' their home port. It be a clash that'll surely shiver yer timbers!
Best Rockets at Cavaliers Odds
| Underdog Houston Rockets | Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Cleveland Cavaliers are -4.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Houston Rockets are +4.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 215.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 215.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are the -175 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Houston Rockets are the +145 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Rockets
Cavaliers
12/18/23 7:10pm EST | +4.5 -115-4.5 -105 |
Underdog Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +4.5 Houston Rockets underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers - Cleveland Cavaliers bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -4.5 Cleveland Cavaliers favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston Rockets at Cleveland Cavaliers Prop Bets
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Rockets
Cavaliers
Game to Overtime
12/18/23 7:10pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Cavaliers
Team Total Points
HOU at CLE 12/18/23 7:10pm EST | 109.5 o -120109.5 u -110Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at CLE 12/18/23 7:10pm EST | 105.5 o -120105.5 u -105Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
HOU at CLE 12/18/23 7:10pm EST | 17.5 o -13017.5 u -105Bet |
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Caris LeVert
Points Scored
HOU at CLE 12/18/23 7:10pm EST | 14.5 o -12514.5 u -105Bet |
Dean Wade
Points Scored
HOU at CLE 12/18/23 7:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1455.5 u +105Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points Scored
HOU at CLE 12/18/23 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -13012.5 u +100Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points Scored
HOU at CLE 12/18/23 7:10pm EST | 30.5 o +10030.5 u -135Bet |
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Fred VanVleet
Points Scored
HOU at CLE 12/18/23 7:10pm EST | 16.5 o -12016.5 u -110Bet |
Isaac Okoro
Points Scored
HOU at CLE 12/18/23 7:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1258.5 u -105Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
HOU at CLE 12/18/23 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12012.5 u -110Bet |
Jalen Green
Points Scored
HOU at CLE 12/18/23 7:10pm EST | 17.5 o -10517.5 u -125Bet |
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Jarrett Allen
Points Scored
HOU at CLE 12/18/23 7:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -120Bet |
Max Strus
Points Scored
HOU at CLE 12/18/23 7:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -120Bet |
Tari Eason
Points Scored
HOU at CLE 12/18/23 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o -12010.5 u -110Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CLE 12/18/23 7:10pm EST | 30.5 o -12530.5 u -105Bet |
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Caris LeVert
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CLE 12/18/23 7:10pm EST | 22.5 o -11022.5 u -120Bet |
Dean Wade
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CLE 12/18/23 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CLE 12/18/23 7:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12017.5 u -110Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CLE 12/18/23 7:10pm EST | 42.5 o -12042.5 u -110Bet |
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Fred VanVleet
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CLE 12/18/23 7:10pm EST | 29.5 o -11029.5 u -120Bet |
Isaac Okoro
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CLE 12/18/23 7:10pm EST | 14.5 o -12014.5 u -110Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CLE 12/18/23 7:10pm EST | 23.5 o -10523.5 u -130Bet |
Jalen Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CLE 12/18/23 7:10pm EST | 24.5 o -10524.5 u -130Bet |
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Jarrett Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CLE 12/18/23 7:10pm EST | 27.5 o -11027.5 u -120Bet |
Max Strus
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CLE 12/18/23 7:10pm EST | 23.5 o -11523.5 u -120Bet |
Tari Eason
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CLE 12/18/23 7:10pm EST | 20.5 o -10520.5 u -125Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| x - Cleveland Cavaliers | 48 | 34 | 0.585 | +16.0 | 26-15 | 22-19 | 11-5 | 31-21 | 112.6 | 110.2 | +2.4 | L1 | 4-6 |
| e - Houston Rockets | 41 | 41 | 0.500 | +23.0 | 27-14 | 14-27 | 9-7 | 28-24 | 114.3 | 113.2 | +1.1 | W2 | 4-6 |
Houston Rockets & Cleveland Cavaliers Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Houston Rockets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +4000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Cavaliers | +1300 Bet |
Houston Rockets & Cleveland Cavaliers Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Houston Rockets vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Monday, December 18th, 2023 at 7:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Houston Rockets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston Rockets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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