The Rockets will play the Cavaliers on Saturday, January 25th, 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 Houston Rockets and the Cleveland Cavaliers will tip-off on Saturday, January 25th, 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 Houston Rockets come to this game with a 97.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Cleveland Cavaliers, is currently 98.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets currently have a 14-7 away team record. They now rank 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Cleveland Cavaliers - The Cleveland Cavaliers come to the floor sporting a 21-2 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 1st in the league for home team wins in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Houston Rockets currently rank 12th (113.7) for average points scored per game. The Cleveland Cavaliers stand 2nd, averaging 121.7 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 107.8 points against the Houston Rockets, ranking them 25th in the league. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers currently rank 19th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 111.6 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Houston Rockets currently have a 9-1 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Cleveland Cavaliers, come to the game with a 7-1 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Houston Rockets have a 29-14 overall record, while the Cleveland Cavaliers have a 36-7 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, the Rockets face the Cavaliers in Cleveland on Saturday... The Cavs venue be abuzz with excitement for this showdown... Rockets stand at 29-14, Cavs at 36-7 overall for the season... Rockets lead the Western Southwest, Cavs lead the Eastern Central... Rockets average 113.7 points, Cavs average 121.7 points per game... Be sure to review each team's performance stats... Our preferred sportsbooks offer the best point spreads for this game... We have a great sampling of prop bets below for ye... Place yer bets and prepare for an epic battle on the court!
Best Rockets at Cavaliers 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 -4.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Houston Rockets are +4.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 228.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 228.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are the -180 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
1/25/25 7:40pm EST | +4.5 -110-4.5 -110 |
Underdog Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 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 $90.91 at -110 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
1/25/25 7:40pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Cavaliers
Team Total Points
HOU at CLE 1/25/25 7:40pm EST | 116.5 o -115116.5 u -110Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at CLE 1/25/25 7:40pm EST | 112.5 o -115112.5 u -110Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
HOU at CLE 1/25/25 7:40pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -120Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points Scored
HOU at CLE 1/25/25 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -130Bet |
Cam Whitmore
Points Scored
HOU at CLE 1/25/25 7:40pm EST | 10.5 o -13010.5 u +100Bet |
Darius Garland
Points Scored
HOU at CLE 1/25/25 7:40pm EST | 22.5 o -10522.5 u -125Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points Scored
HOU at CLE 1/25/25 7:40pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
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Donovan Mitchell
Points Scored
HOU at CLE 1/25/25 7:40pm EST | 25.5 o -11025.5 u -120Bet |
Evan Mobley
Points Scored
HOU at CLE 1/25/25 7:40pm EST | 17.5 o -11517.5 u -115Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points Scored
HOU at CLE 1/25/25 7:40pm EST | 14.5 o -13514.5 u +100Bet |
Jalen Green
Points Scored
HOU at CLE 1/25/25 7:40pm EST | 20.5 o -11820.5 u -110Bet |
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Jarrett Allen
Points Scored
HOU at CLE 1/25/25 7:40pm EST | 13.5 o -11813.5 u -115Bet |
Max Strus
Points Scored
HOU at CLE 1/25/25 7:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1108.5 u -118Bet |
Tari Eason
Points Scored
HOU at CLE 1/25/25 7:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1309.5 u +100Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CLE 1/25/25 7:40pm EST | 32.5 o -13032.5 u -105Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CLE 1/25/25 7:40pm EST | 28.5 o -11028.5 u -120Bet |
Cam Whitmore
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CLE 1/25/25 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -130Bet |
Darius Garland
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CLE 1/25/25 7:40pm EST | 31.5 o -12031.5 u -110Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CLE 1/25/25 7:40pm EST | 16.5 o -11016.5 u -120Bet |
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Donovan Mitchell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CLE 1/25/25 7:40pm EST | 33.5 o -12533.5 u -105Bet |
Evan Mobley
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CLE 1/25/25 7:40pm EST | 29.5 o -11029.5 u -120Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CLE 1/25/25 7:40pm EST | 23.5 o -12523.5 u -105Bet |
Jalen Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CLE 1/25/25 7:40pm EST | 27.5 o -12527.5 u -110Bet |
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Jarrett Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CLE 1/25/25 7:40pm EST | 26.5 o -11826.5 u -110Bet |
Max Strus
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at CLE 1/25/25 7:40pm EST | 15.5 o -12015.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Cleveland Cavaliers | 40 | 9 | 0.816 | 0.0 | 24-3 | 16-6 | 8-1 | 26-6 | 122.6 | 111.8 | +10.8 | W4 | 6-4 |
| Houston Rockets | 32 | 16 | 0.667 | +7.5 | 15-8 | 17-7 | 9-2 | 19-10 | 113.6 | 108.5 | +5.1 | L2 | 6-4 |
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 | +800 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 Saturday, January 25th, 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 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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