Houston Rockets (9-3) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (10-5)
November 19, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Cleveland Cavaliers -1.5; Over/Under: 231.5
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The Houston Rockets and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Rocket Arena. Here’s a Cavaliers vs Rockets Prediction. This article will include a Cavaliers vs Rockets Pick.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Trail Blazers and Magic, and they play the Nuggets next. The Rockets have won 9 of their last 10 games.
The Houston Rockets are averaging 125.5 points on 49.8 percent shooting and allowing 113.3 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 25.1 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 22.4 points and 10.2 rebounds. Amen Thompson is the third double-digit scorer, and Jabari Smith Jr. is grabbing 6 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 42.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 49.4 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Grizzlies and Bucks, and they play the Pacers next. The Cavs have won 10 of their last 14 games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 121.1 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 117 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 30.4 points and 5.4 assists, while Evan Mobley is averaging 19.2 points and 4.2 assists. De’Andre Hunter is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 7.8 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.3 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 10 games as home favorites against Southwest Division opponents following a win.
- The Rockets have lost 32 of their last 36 road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last five home games against the Rockets following a win.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four night games against Central Division opponents.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Rockets have won each of their last 12 games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Cavaliers have lost three of their last four games as favorites when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight road games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Rockets’ last eight road games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Cavaliers’ last six home games against Southwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Cavaliers vs Rockets Injury Report
The Cavs will be without Max Strus, Jaylon Tyson, and Darius Garland. Sam Merrill is questionable with a hand issue.
The Rockets will be without Fred VanVleet, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Tari Eason. Jabari Smith Jr. is questionable with a knee issue.
Cavaliers vs Rockets Prediction
The Cavaliers are getting the benefit of the doubt at home where they’re 6-2 SU on the season, but the value is with the Rockets and the free bucket. The Rockets are as hot as any team in the league with an offense that’s rolling. They’ve shown they can win on the road as well. The Rockets are 8-4 ATS on the season, while the Cavs are 5-10 ATS. This is only the second time this season the Rockets are an underdog, and they’ve covered their last 3 games overall in this role. Give me the Rockets and the bucket.
