The Cavaliers will play the Thunder on Thursday, January 16th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:40 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
The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Oklahoma City Thunder will tip-off on Thursday, January 16th, 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 98.67 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Oklahoma City Thunder, is currently 99.33. 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 14-3 away team record. They now rank 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Oklahoma City Thunder - The Oklahoma City Thunder come to the floor sporting a 17-2 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 2nd in the league for home team wins in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently rank 2nd (122.3) for average points scored per game. The Oklahoma City Thunder stand 8th, averaging 116.2 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 111.4 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers, ranking them 18th in the league. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder currently rank 26th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 103.4 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently have a 7-1 Eastern Central Division division record. Their opponent, the Oklahoma City Thunder, come to the game with a 5-1 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Cleveland Cavaliers have a 34-5 overall record, while the Oklahoma City Thunder have a 33-6 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, mateys! The Cleveland Cavaliers be sailin' into Oklahoma City...to face the Thunder in a showdown of the top teams...
Both squads be boastin' impressive records this season, ready for battle...The Cavaliers with a 34-5 overall standin', Thunder not far behind...
In the heart of the Thunder's home court, the fans be...roarin' with anticipation for this clash of NBA titans...
Be sure to review each team's performance stats before placin' yer wagers...Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals...
We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below...Don't miss out on this epic showdown in the wild west...Arrr!
Best Cavaliers at Thunder Odds
| Underdog Cleveland Cavaliers | Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Cleveland Cavaliers | Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Oklahoma City Thunder are -2.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Cleveland Cavaliers are +2.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 232.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 232.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are the -135 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Cleveland Cavaliers are the +110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Cavaliers
Thunder
1/16/25 7:40pm EST | +2.5 -115-2.5 -105 |
Underdog Cleveland Cavaliers - Cleveland Cavaliers bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +2.5 Cleveland Cavaliers underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder - Oklahoma City Thunder bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -2.5 Oklahoma City Thunder favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Cleveland Cavaliers at Oklahoma City Thunder Prop Bets
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Cavaliers
Thunder
Game to Overtime
1/16/25 7:40pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Cavaliers
Team Total Points
CLE at OKC 1/16/25 7:40pm EST | 115.5 o -120115.5 u -105Bet |
Thunder
Team Total Points
CLE at OKC 1/16/25 7:40pm EST | 117.5 o -110117.5 u -115Bet |
Aaron Wiggins
Points Scored
CLE at OKC 1/16/25 7:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1108.5 u -120Bet |
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Alex Caruso
Points Scored
CLE at OKC 1/16/25 7:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1105.5 u -120Bet |
Caris LeVert
Points Scored
CLE at OKC 1/16/25 7:40pm EST | 8.5 o +1008.5 u -135Bet |
Cason Wallace
Points Scored
CLE at OKC 1/16/25 7:40pm EST | 9.5 o +1159.5 u -155Bet |
Darius Garland
Points Scored
CLE at OKC 1/16/25 7:40pm EST | 19.5 o -12019.5 u -115Bet |
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Dean Wade
Points Scored
CLE at OKC 1/16/25 7:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1255.5 u -105Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points Scored
CLE at OKC 1/16/25 7:40pm EST | 21.5 o -12521.5 u -105Bet |
Evan Mobley
Points Scored
CLE at OKC 1/16/25 7:40pm EST | 19.5 o -12019.5 u -110Bet |
Georges Niang
Points Scored
CLE at OKC 1/16/25 7:40pm EST | 4.5 o -1454.5 u +110Bet |
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Isaiah Joe
Points Scored
CLE at OKC 1/16/25 7:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1208.5 u -110Bet |
Jalen Williams
Points Scored
CLE at OKC 1/16/25 7:40pm EST | 21.5 o -10521.5 u -125Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points Scored
CLE at OKC 1/16/25 7:40pm EST | 13.5 o -13513.5 u +100Bet |
Luguentz Dort
Points Scored
CLE at OKC 1/16/25 7:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1209.5 u -110Bet |
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Max Strus
Points Scored
CLE at OKC 1/16/25 7:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1258.5 u -105Bet |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Points Scored
CLE at OKC 1/16/25 7:40pm EST | 32.5 o -11532.5 u -115Bet |
Aaron Wiggins
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at OKC 1/16/25 7:40pm EST | 13.5 o -13013.5 u -105Bet |
Caris LeVert
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at OKC 1/16/25 7:40pm EST | 14.5 o -11014.5 u -120Bet |
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Cason Wallace
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at OKC 1/16/25 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o -13015.5 u -105Bet |
Darius Garland
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at OKC 1/16/25 7:40pm EST | 29.5 o +10029.5 u -135Bet |
Dean Wade
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at OKC 1/16/25 7:40pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at OKC 1/16/25 7:40pm EST | 30.5 o -12530.5 u -105Bet |
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Evan Mobley
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at OKC 1/16/25 7:40pm EST | 32.5 o -11032.5 u -120Bet |
Georges Niang
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at OKC 1/16/25 7:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1208.5 u -110Bet |
Isaiah Joe
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at OKC 1/16/25 7:40pm EST | 12.5 o -12512.5 u -105Bet |
Jalen Williams
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at OKC 1/16/25 7:40pm EST | 33.5 o -11033.5 u -120Bet |
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Jarrett Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at OKC 1/16/25 7:40pm EST | 26.5 o -11526.5 u -115Bet |
Luguentz Dort
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at OKC 1/16/25 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o -11015.5 u -125Bet |
Max Strus
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at OKC 1/16/25 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -125Bet |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at OKC 1/16/25 7:40pm EST | 44.5 o -11544.5 u -115Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| x - Cleveland Cavaliers | 53 | 10 | 0.841 | 0.0 | 29-4 | 24-6 | 10-1 | 36-7 | 123.1 | 111.7 | +11.4 | W13 | 10-0 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 52 | 11 | 0.825 | +1.0 | 27-4 | 24-7 | 10-3 | 31-10 | 119.4 | 106.6 | +12.8 | W6 | 8-2 |
Cleveland Cavaliers & Oklahoma City Thunder 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.
Cleveland Cavaliers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Cavaliers | +600 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Thunder | +225 Bet |
Cleveland Cavaliers & Oklahoma City Thunder 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:
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How to Bet on the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Oklahoma City Thunder 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 Thursday, January 16th, 2025 at 7:40 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 Cleveland Cavaliers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Oklahoma City Thunder 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.