Cavaliers vs. Rockets Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on January 25th, 2025

Arena and City where Cavaliers vs. Rockets will be playing

The stage is set for an NBA game between the Cavaliers and Rockets on January 25th, 2025, in Cleveland, OH at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, and be sure to check out the picks and predictions to win with your bets.

Introduction to the Cavaliers vs. Rockets betting tip and prediction

At 18:30 on January 25th, 2025, the Eastern Conference and Western Conference will meet in this thrilling NBA contest. The Cavaliers enters as -3.5 point favorites in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, the Cavaliers were -17 point favorites and won the game against Rockets, 117-103. The over/under for the upcoming game is 227.5 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 219.5 points, and the over was victorious.

We all know how important the 3-point shot is to the game of basketball in the 2024-2025 season, so let us take a look at how these teams succeed from long distances. The Cavaliers are making 39.7% of their 3-pointers this season. The Rockets are converting on 34% of their 3-pointers. Cavaliers are attempting 46% of its shots from behind the 3-point line. Rockets are taking 38% of their field goal attempts from a 3-point distance.

Cleveland Cavaliers

How are the Cavaliers playing this season?

The Cavaliers comes into this game with a 36-8 record, and they are currently 1st in the Eastern Conference standings. The Cavaliers are 6-4 in their last 10 games.

Did the Cavaliers win their most recent game?

No, Cavaliers fell to the 76ers, 132-129. Caris LeVert scored 21 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Cavaliers

The leading scorer for the Cavaliers this season is Donovan Mitchell, who is averaging 23.5 points per game.

Other Team Leaders for the Cavaliers

Coming into the January 25th, 2025 contest, Jarrett Allen leads the Cavaliers with 10 rebounds per game. Darius Garland has a team-high 6.7 assists per game. The steals leader for the Cavaliers is Donovan Mitchell (1.4 steals per game). In terms of swatting shots, Evan Mobley is leading the way for the Cavaliers with 1.4 blocks per game.

Cavaliers Team Analysis

The Cavaliers' point differential this season is 9.8 points per game, which ranks 2nd in the NBA. They are averaging 121.8 points per game while allowing 112 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Cavaliers are making 16.3 shots per game, which ranks 2nd in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Cavaliers are making 16.5 per game, which ranks 18th in the NBA.

Projected Cavaliers Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Rockets, the Cavaliers' starting lineup consisted of Jarrett Allen, Dean Wade, Isaac Okoro, Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland. For the upcoming matchup, the Cavaliers has the following injuries: Caris LeVert is questionable (wrist), Evan Mobley is out (calf) and Isaac Okoro isout (shoulder).

Houston Rockets

How are the Rockets playing this season?

The Rockets head this game with a 29-14 record, and they are currently 2nd in the Western Conference standings. The Rockets are 7-3 in their last 10 games.

Did the Rockets win their most recent game?

Yes, Rockets defeated the Cavaliers, 109-108. Jalen Green scored 26 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Rockets

The leading scorer for the Rockets this season is Jalen Green, who is averaging 21.3 points per game. Jalen Green also leads the team in minutes played per game with 35.81. In the last game, scored 19.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 16.9 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Rockets

Alperen Sengun is leading the way with 10.5 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 39.75 points in DraftKings and 37.2 in FanDuel. Fred VanVleet is dishing out a team-high 5.9 assists per game. He has 37.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 31.1 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Rockets' leader is Tari Eason with 2.1 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 29.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 30.2 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Rockets is Amen Thompson, who is sending back 1.1 shots per game. He scored 49.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 48.2 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Rockets Team Analysis

The Rockets' point differential this season is 5.9 points per game, which ranks 5th in the NBA. They are averaging 113.7 points per game while allowing 107.8 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Rockets are making 12.3 shots per game, which ranks 23rd in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Rockets are making 17.4 per game, which ranks 11th in the NBA.

Projected Rockets' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Cavaliers, the Rockets' starting five were Jabari Smith, Dillon Brooks, Amen Thompson, Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet. For the upcoming matchup, Rockets has the following injury: Jabari Smith is out (hand).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Cavaliers coming into this game as -3.5 point favorites the suggestion is to bet at the Cavaliers.

Money Line betting suggestion

Cavaliers are a -3.5 money line favorite for the game against the Rockets, and the suggestion is to pick the Cavaliers.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Cavaliers and Rockets is 227.5 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Cavaliers and Rockets have combined for just 3 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.