Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets Prediction, Preview, & Odds – 1/22/2025

• Date: January 22, 2025
• Venue: Toyota Center

Betting Odds

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets Win Probabilities

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets Betting Preview

On January 18, 2023, the Cleveland Cavaliers (36-6) will face off against the Houston Rockets (28-14) in a highly anticipated matchup at Toyota Center, scheduled to tip-off at 8:00 PM ET.

Cleveland enters this game as a slight favorite, reflected in the spread which sits at Cavaliers -2.5. The Cavaliers have shown exceptional form recently, winning 34 of their last 40 games. They are coming off a resounding victory over the Phoenix Suns, where they secured a 118-92 win, underlining their strong performance.

On the other hand, the Houston Rockets are looking to bounce back after a disappointing loss to the Detroit Pistons, where they fell 107-96. Despite this setback, the Rockets have also been competitive, winning 27 of their last 40 games.

From a betting perspective, the Moneyline offers some interesting insights: for the Cavaliers, it stands at -135, indicating an implied win probability of 55%. Meanwhile, the Rockets are listed at +115 with an implied win probability of 45%. This suggests that oddsmakers view Cleveland as the team with the better chance of winning, but the Rockets will have the advantage of playing at home.

As both teams bring solid performances into this contest, it promises to be an intriguing matchup, especially with the Cavaliers’ current momentum against the Rockets' need for a rebound. Expect a competitive atmosphere as both teams aim to secure a crucial victory.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets Prediction

Final Score: Cleveland Cavaliers 118.35 vs Houston Rockets 114.32

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