The prolonged, 82-game NBA common season definitely has its lulls and dud video games, but it surely additionally sometimes offers 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 shedding in Cleveland and seeing its 15-game win streak snapped.
The Thunder personal the NBA’s greatest report towards the unfold (ATS) at 27-9-3. A canopy share of .750 is absurdly excessive. By comparability, the single-season prime 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 | Below 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 greatest total data to even have the 2 greatest cowl percentages is extraordinarily uncommon.
“Clearly, each groups are very gifted and it speaks to teaching and their programs bringing worth to the purpose unfold,” skilled bettor Erin Rynning advised Solely Gamers through textual content message, additionally expressing that he’s probably passing on the sport. “There are simpler fish to catch than this sport. However 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 may 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 towards the Knicks twice, Celtics and Grizzlies. In the meantime, the Cavs beat the Pacers with out Tyrese Haliburton and the Mavs with out Kyrie [Irving] and Luka [Doncic],” Rynning mentioned.
Rynning backed Over 231 in final week’s assembly and received 84 factors within the third quarter to money in a 129-122 Cleveland house win. I anticipate a lower-scoring rematch, however not sufficient to wager on the entire.
PICK: Thunder -1.5 (-110, DraftKings)
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Doug Kezirian is a New York Submit contributor who at the moment 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.