Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Houston Rockets Pick – Jan 22, 2025

The Cleveland Cavaliers (36-6) and Houston Rockets (28-14) will battle for the first time this season on Wednesday, January 22 at 8:00 PM ET at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The Cavs are favored with a point spread at -2.0 (-110) at MyBookie.

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Cavs are currently on top of the Eastern Conference, but have gone 3-2 over their last five games. Their most recent battle was a 124-117 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, putting them back on track after a defeat prior.

The biggest difference in this game was the third quarter, as the Cavs were able to maintain a lead with a 29-19 performance in those 12 minutes. Donovan Mitchell led with 36 points and seven assists, while Darius Garland chipped in with 29 points.

The stat sheet was similar for both sides, but the Timberwolves shot better from the field at 47.8 percent and 39.5 percent from three. The Cavs were able to get to the line more and made 23 free throws compared to the Timberwolves 16.

The Cavs are putting up the second-best scoring average in the league at 122.0 points a game. On defense they rank 12th in allowing their opponents to average 111.6 points a game. This spread is favorable for most of their matchups they encounter.

Houston Rockets Betting Preview

The Rockets are 4-1 in their most recent five games, with their latest battle being a 125-103 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. They have played three consecutive games on the road, with their recent win getting them back on the positive side.

They only lost one quarter to the Trail Blazers, which was a 27-26 second quarter performance. Jalen Green led with 26 points, while Alperen Sengun had 23 points and led the team with 15 rebounds and six assists.

One area that the Rockets dominated on was rebounding, as they grabbed 61 boards while the Trail Blazers had 40. Both teams shot about the same from the field (roughly 45.0 percent), but the Rockets were shooting 45.2 percent compared to the Trail Blazers’ 33.3.

The Rockets are accumulating 113.8 points a game and rank 13th for this effort. On defense, they hold opponents to 107.8 points each matchup, ranking fourth. If they can find ways to keep this close and lock down on the defensive end, they have a lot of potential to win. 

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie offers you the most appealing Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Houston Rockets betting odds, with the Cavs as two-point favorites. According to market insights, the Rockets have a 53.6 percent chance of winning. The Cavs are having a terrific season, as well as a great effort by the Rockets, but the Cavs are more appealing with the work they accomplish on both ends of the floor.

Final Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -2.0 (-110)