The new-look Cleveland Cavaliers couldn’t have fared any better in Sunday’s 121-99 thumping of the Boston Celtics, as the influx of players at the trade deadline proved to be a shot in the arm for the struggling team. The wine and gold hit the road on Tuesday to renew acquaintances with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Cavs backers will be hoping they can reverse their recent road woes, as Cleveland has gone 2-12 ATS in its last 14 road contests.
- The Cavaliers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games against the Thunder.
- The total has gone OVER in five of the Thunder’s last seven games after a win.
- The Cavaliers are 3-11 SU and 2-12 ATS in their last 14 games on the road.
Cleveland brought in Rodney Hood, George Hill, Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance Jr. at the deadline while shipping out the underperforming Isaiah Thomas. Hill, Clarkson and Hood combined to go 8-for-14 from downtown against the Celtics and the Cavs as a whole shot 53.6 percent from the floor. J.R. Smith has been hot from three-point range lately, as the veteran is 14-for-24 from beyond the arc over the last four games.
The Thunder tied a franchise record with 16 made three-pointers in Sunday’s 110-92 triumph over Memphis even with Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony sidelined. The duo remain day to day as they continue treatment for their respective injuries.
When the Cavaliers travel to OKC, UNDERs are the story. In Cleveland’s last seven visits to Chesapeake Energy Arena, the UNDER is 5-2.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Oklahoma City Thunder opened as 2-point favorites at online sportsbook Sportsbook, while the NBA total line was sitting around 217.5 at Sportsbook for those who prefer OVER/UNDER betting on the total amount of points scored.
OddsShark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 115-106 victory for the Thunder. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Oklahoma City Thunder sport a record of 32-25 and 24-33 ATS heading into this matchup, while the Cleveland Cavaliers sit at 33-22 and 17-37-1 ATS on the NBA season. The OVER/UNDER totals betting records are 25-32 for the Thunder and 28-25-2 for the Cavaliers. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Oklahoma City vs Cleveland injuries news.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 4-rated Thunder and the No. 27-ranked Cavaliers, according to the NBA Power Rankings here at OddsShark.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers rank No. 22 in the league with 41.73 per game. That compares with Oklahoma City's No. 6 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Oklahoma City is the NBA's No. 17-ranked team at 10.26 treys per game, while Cleveland rates No. 2 with 12.09 per contest.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Cleveland cruised to victory on Sunday, running Boston out of the gym and running up a 121-99 score at TD Garden.
Memphis was victimized by Paul George for 33 points as the Thunder defeated the Grizzlies 110-92 in NBA action on Sunday.
- Cleveland is 6-18 ATS in its last 24 games
- Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- Cleveland is 2-12 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
- Cleveland is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games on the road
- Oklahoma City is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
- Oklahoma City is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
- Oklahoma City is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games
Next Betting Matchups
Cleveland home to Washington, Thursday, February 22
Oklahoma City at Memphis, Wednesday, February 14
