The last time these two met it was an instant classic. Must-see TV was on full display as the best in each conference collided earlier this month. 

It was a thriller at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, and it should be the best game of the night at the Paycom Center.

 

 

 

Cleveland Cavaliers: Player’s Balling

The Cavaliers have the best record in the Association with 34 wins and 5 losses. They were victorious against the Thunder on January eighth but are slight underdogs tonight. The Cavaliers have a healthy roster, but it will be interesting to see how deep they go into their bench in a playoff atmosphere.

They could dominate the front court, especially with starting Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein out. Even more so if the Thunder limit Donovan Mitchell to 11 points again. Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen have higher lines than normal, and it could be the expectation for their ‘Twin Towers’ to have a great game. After all, Player’s Balling is what the Ohio Players are all about.

 

 

 

Oklahoma City Thunder: Boys ‘Round Here

The national media is ready to crown the Oklahoma City Thunder as NBA Champions, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as undisputed MVP… and both could happen. Oklahoma City does have the second best odds to win the championship, right behind Boston. They play each team tough and have a 33-6 record, second best in the Association. As Blake Shelton said, Boys ‘Round Here are winners.

They will need excellent defense and team scoring to overcome the frontcourt of the Cavaliers. Having Hartenstein without Holmgren is tough but it has worked well. Both of them out of the lineup will put a lot of pressure on Jalen Williams and Jaylin Williams. Will they be able to step up for the Thunder?

 

 

 

Cleveland Cavaliers Starting Lineup

Oklahoma City Thunder Starting Lineup

 

 

 

Cavaliers vs. Thunder Predictions & Picks Today: Thursday, 1/16

TNT hit gold with this matchup, and it should be the best match on a short slate of games. 

The Cavaliers are on pace to win 70+ games this season, a mark that puts them in the conversation of best all-time teams depending on their playoff run.

 

 

 

Cavaliers vs. Thunder Prediction: Cleveland Money Line (+105 on Bet365)

With that in mind, the bet of this game is on Cleveland’s money line. They are currently +1.5-point underdogs on the spread via Bet365. +1.5 is a way of the sportsbooks telling you, ‘Our computer simulations cannot accurately decipher a winner’. Covering a one-point loss seems foolish and ‘no risk it, no brisket’. We are eaters at the Betting Bungalow, and chances will be taken.

As mentioned, Mobley and Allen are both in line for a great game, but trying to figure out which will be the guy is difficult. That is the issue with Cavaliers player props, they have a dynamic duo in the ‘Twin Towers’ of Mobley and Allen. They also have two unselfish players in the backcourt that can just as easily score thirty or more points. 

WagerAlarm is taking the best team in this match, the healthier team in this match. Put a unit on the Cavaliers to walk away victorious in what should be a close and thrilling match.

 

 

 

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