The prolonged, 82-game NBA common season actually has its lulls and dud video games, but it surely additionally sometimes supplies high-profile matchups that generate most curiosity. On Thursday, the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers, the highest seeds in every convention, sq. off for the second time in an eight-day span.
OKC is a three-point favourite one week after dropping in Cleveland and seeing its 15-game win streak snapped.
The Thunder personal the NBA’s finest report towards the unfold (ATS) at 27-9-3. A canopy share of .750 is absurdly excessive. By comparability, the single-season high mark over the previous decade is the Memphis Grizzlies at .628 within the 2021-22 season.
Cavaliers vs. Thunder odds
| Crew | Unfold | Moneyline | Whole |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavaliers | +1.5 (-112) | +105 | Over 232.5 (-110) |
| Thunder | -1.5 (-108) | -125 | Underneath 232.5 (-110) |
Cavaliers vs. Thunder prediction
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The Cavs are outperforming expectations at an identical charge with a 27-12 ATS report, which is .692. For groups with the league’s two finest total data to even have the 2 finest cowl percentages is extraordinarily uncommon.
“Obviously, both teams are very talented and it speaks to coaching and their systems bringing value to the point spread,” skilled bettor Erin Rynning instructed Solely Gamers through textual content message, additionally expressing that he’s probably passing on the sport. “There are easier fish to catch than this game. But I lean first half Over 120 or so.”
I’m backing the Thunder and laying the factors. Each groups are absolute forces, however I favor Oklahoma Metropolis’s desperation and focus, given it misplaced to Cleveland final week. Some might even see that as a flimsy angle however these elements usually are difference-makers in an extended season.
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“Thunder’s resume is a bit stronger of late with convincing wins against the Knicks twice, Celtics and Grizzlies. Meanwhile, the Cavs beat the Pacers without Tyrese Haliburton and the Mavs without Kyrie [Irving] and Luka [Doncic],” Rynning stated.
Rynning backed Over 231 in final week’s assembly and obtained 84 factors within the third quarter to money in a 129-122 Cleveland residence win. I anticipate a lower-scoring rematch, however not sufficient to wager on the whole.
PICK: Thunder -1.5 (-110, DraftKings)
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Doug Kezirian is a New York Publish contributor who at present serves because the Chief Content material Officer for Solely Gamers, a sports activities betting media firm. Doug has over 20 years of expertise within the betting area, together with spending 11 years at ESPN as a bunch, columnist and betting analyst. He’s additionally the uncommon character who has documented success – 14th place in 2023 Circa Million and Las Vegas SuperContest ($37K), two top-10 finishes in 2022 William Hill School Soccer Problem ($58K) and likewise grabbed headlines with a $297K win on the 2021 NFL Draft.
