The Cavaliers will play the Rockets on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 pm CST. 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
The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Houston Rockets will tip-off on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2024-25 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Cleveland Cavaliers come to this game with a 99.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Houston Rockets, is currently 96.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Cleveland Cavaliers - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently have a 15-4 away team record. They now rank 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets come to the floor sporting a 14-7 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 5th in the league for home team wins in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently rank 2nd (122.0) for average points scored per game. The Houston Rockets stand 11th, averaging 113.8 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 111.6 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers, ranking them 18th in the league. Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets currently rank 25th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 107.8 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently have a 7-1 Eastern Central Division division record. Their opponent, the Houston Rockets, come to the game with a 9-1 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Cleveland Cavaliers have a 36-6 overall record, while the Houston Rockets have a 28-14 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.

Arrr maties! The Cleveland Cavaliers be takin' on the Houston Rockets... in a fierce battle on Wednesday night in the Rockets' home... The venue be filled with excitement as these two teams clash...
The Cavaliers be comin' in with a stellar 36-6 overall standing... while the Rockets be holdin' a solid 28-14 record... Cleveland leads their division with a 7-1 record... while Houston be dominatin' their division with a 9-1 standing...
The Cavaliers be scorin' an average of 122.0 points per game... while the Rockets be puttin' up 113.8 points per game... Be sure to review each team's performance stats afore ye wager...
Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals... and moneylines for this game. We have a great sampling of... this game's prop bets below. Get ready for a wild showdown!
Best Cavaliers at Rockets Odds
Underdog Houston Rockets | Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers |
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Underdog Houston Rockets | Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Cleveland Cavaliers are -1 -107 point spread favorites at BetRivers, while the Houston Rockets are +1.5 -125 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 228.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 228.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are the -110 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the Houston Rockets are the -105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
Game |
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Cavaliers
Rockets
1/22/25 7:10pm CST | -1.5 +105+1.5 -125 |
Underdog Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $80 at -125 odds.
A +1.5 Houston Rockets underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers - Cleveland Cavaliers bettors risk $100 to win $105 at +105 odds.
A -1.5 Cleveland Cavaliers favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Cleveland Cavaliers at Houston Rockets Prop Bets
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Cavaliers
Rockets
Game to Overtime
1/22/25 7:10pm CST | Yes +950No -2000Bet |
Cavaliers
Team Total Points
CLE at HOU 1/22/25 7:10pm CST | 114.5 o -115114.5 u -110Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
CLE at HOU 1/22/25 7:10pm CST | 114.5 o -110114.5 u -118Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
CLE at HOU 1/22/25 7:10pm CST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -120Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points Scored
CLE at HOU 1/22/25 7:10pm CST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -130Bet |
Cam Whitmore
Points Scored
CLE at HOU 1/22/25 7:10pm CST | 10.5 o +10510.5 u -140Bet |
Caris LeVert
Points Scored
CLE at HOU 1/22/25 7:10pm CST | 12.5 o +10012.5 u -135Bet |
Darius Garland
Points Scored
CLE at HOU 1/22/25 7:10pm CST | 21.5 o -11521.5 u -115Bet |
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Dean Wade
Points Scored
CLE at HOU 1/22/25 7:10pm CST | 6.5 o -1106.5 u -118Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points Scored
CLE at HOU 1/22/25 7:10pm CST | 12.5 o +10012.5 u -135Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points Scored
CLE at HOU 1/22/25 7:10pm CST | 28.5 o +13028.5 u -175Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points Scored
CLE at HOU 1/22/25 7:10pm CST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -125Bet |
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Georges Niang
Points Scored
CLE at HOU 1/22/25 7:10pm CST | 8.5 o -1208.5 u -110Bet |
Jalen Green
Points Scored
CLE at HOU 1/22/25 7:10pm CST | 21.5 o -12521.5 u -105Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points Scored
CLE at HOU 1/22/25 7:10pm CST | 13.5 o -17513.5 u +130Bet |
Max Strus
Points Scored
CLE at HOU 1/22/25 7:10pm CST | 9.5 o -1189.5 u -110Bet |
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Sam Merrill
Points Scored
CLE at HOU 1/22/25 7:10pm CST | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -120Bet |
Tari Eason
Points Scored
CLE at HOU 1/22/25 7:10pm CST | 10.5 o -11810.5 u -110Bet |
Ty Jerome
Points Scored
CLE at HOU 1/22/25 7:10pm CST | 8.5 o -1108.5 u -120Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at HOU 1/22/25 7:10pm CST | 33.5 o -11533.5 u -115Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at HOU 1/22/25 7:10pm CST | 27.5 o -13027.5 u -105Bet |
Cam Whitmore
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at HOU 1/22/25 7:10pm CST | 15.5 o +11015.5 u -145Bet |
Caris LeVert
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at HOU 1/22/25 7:10pm CST | 19.5 o +10019.5 u -135Bet |
Darius Garland
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at HOU 1/22/25 7:10pm CST | 31.5 o -11031.5 u -120Bet |
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Dean Wade
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at HOU 1/22/25 7:10pm CST | 13.5 o +10013.5 u -130Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at HOU 1/22/25 7:10pm CST | 17.5 o -10517.5 u -125Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at HOU 1/22/25 7:10pm CST | 37.5 o +11037.5 u -150Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at HOU 1/22/25 7:10pm CST | 23.5 o -12023.5 u -110Bet |
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Georges Niang
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at HOU 1/22/25 7:10pm CST | 14.5 o +11014.5 u -145Bet |
Jalen Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at HOU 1/22/25 7:10pm CST | 28.5 o -15028.5 u +110Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at HOU 1/22/25 7:10pm CST | 27.5 o -10527.5 u -125Bet |
Max Strus
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at HOU 1/22/25 7:10pm CST | 16.5 o -12016.5 u -110Bet |
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Sam Merrill
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at HOU 1/22/25 7:10pm CST | 10.5 o -13010.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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y - Cleveland Cavaliers | 62 | 16 | 0.795 | +2.0 | 33-6 | 29-10 | 11-2 | 39-9 | 122.1 | 112.3 | +9.8 | L1 | 6-4 |
y - Houston Rockets | 52 | 27 | 0.658 | +12.5 | 29-11 | 23-15 | 13-3 | 31-18 | 114.4 | 108.9 | +5.5 | W3 | 8-2 |
Cleveland Cavaliers & Houston Rockets Futures Odds
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Cleveland Cavaliers Championship Odds
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Cavaliers | +575 Bet | +450 Bet |
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Rockets | +8000 Bet |
Cleveland Cavaliers & Houston Rockets Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets 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 Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025 at 7:10 pm CST, 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 Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets 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.