El Jefe
The Houston Rockets will go up against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Houston on Thursday, January 26 at Toyota Center. In this Conference Semifinal matchup, both teams will of course be hoping for an early win in this series to set the tone. Tipoff is at 7:00 PM CT, but you’re going to want to get your bets in now!
For context surrounding Thursday’s Conference Finals matchup, how have the Rockets and the Cavaliers stacked up against each other in the past?
Including the postseason, these franchises haven’t played yet this year and the Rockets the Cavs. In their previous meeting on February 2, 2022, the score was 115-104 in favor of the Rockets. In that game, the Rockets had a 51.72% field goal percentage and a 35% three pointer percentage, whereas the Cavaliers had a 52.87% field goal percentage and shot 33.33% from the perimenter. Elsewhere on the stat sheet, Houston grabbed 37 rebounds and 25 assists while Cleveland had 48 boards and 23 assists.
Betting Preview for the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets NBA Game on January 26 2023
Where: Toyota Center in Houston, Texas
When: Thursday, January 26, 2023
Betting on the Cleveland Cavaliers
Regular Season Record: 29-20
In their most recent game, the Cavaliers lost to the reigning champion Charlotte Hornets due to a poor showing from the squad’s best players. To that point, Nance Jr., who won’t be in the next game due to COVID-19, generated off the bench 13 points (55.56 FG%), eight assists, two blocks, and three steals while Darius Garland, who is listed as questionable for the next game, put up 22 points (53.85 FG%, four 3-pointers) and six rebounds. Check out our analysis below to learn how this performance has framed the odds for their upcoming game against Houston on Thursday.
Absences and Injuries
The Cavaliers will play without Dylan Windler (Ankle) and Kevin Porter Jr. and (Foot).
Betting on the Houston Rockets
Regular Season Record: 11-35
When the Reigning champion Houston Rockets were beaten by current champion the Portland Trail Blazers in the latest game in this Conference Final series on Saturday, it was in the face of James Harden’s performance. Harden, who won’t be playing during the next game due to an injury, amassed off the bench 44 points (57.14 FG%), four rebounds, and one steals, whereas Christian Wood, who won’t be in the next game due to COVID-19, had 31 points (63.64 FG%), 13 rebounds, three assists, and one blocks. Be sure to review our odds assessment for the next matchup in this best-of-seven series below and consider how the squad’s recent form could have an impact.
Absences and Injuries
As far as inactive players go, the Rockets will play without Kevin Porter Jr. and (Foot). Jabari Smith Jr. (Ankle) is questionable.
Cavs vs Rockets | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Houston Rockets (+245) at FanDuel
The Cleveland Cavaliers are considered the favorite. Do you agree?
Over/Under Pick: Under 223.5 Total Points (-110) at FanDuel
It is believed that the total score for the game will be under 223.5.
Spread Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -7 Points (-110) at FanDuel
The Cleveland Cavaliers will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.
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