Houston Rockets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction 3-16-24 Picks

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Houston Rockets meet Saturday in NBA action at the Toyota Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets prediction.

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers recently beat the Pelicans while losing to the Nets and Suns. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 113.9 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 109.4 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 27.7 points and 6.1 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 19 points and 6.3 assists. Jarrett Allen is the third double-digit scorer and Evan Mobley is grabbing 10.2 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 76.3 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.4 rebounds per game.

Houston Rockets Betting Preview

The Houston Rockets recently beat the Trail Blazers, Kings, Spurs, and Wizards. The Houston Rockets are averaging 113.2 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 112.6 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 18.6 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Fred VanVleet is averaging 16.9 points and 3.8 rebounds. Jabari Smith Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Dillon Brooks is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 34.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.9 rebounds per game.

Houston Rockets Team Facts

• The Rockets have lost each of their last eight games following a home win.
• The Rockets have covered the spread in each of their last seven home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Four of the Rockets’ last five games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.

Cleveland Cavaliers Team Facts

• The Cavaliers have won each of their last 12 games as favorites against Southwest Division opponents.
• The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games following a win.
• Eleven of the Cavaliers’ last 12 road games have gone UNDER the total points line.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets prediction

The Cleveland Cavaliers should be favored and should win this game, but this line is a bit disrespectful. The Houston Rockets have won 4 straight games and the defense has picked up during this win streak. The Rockets are also 36-29-1 ATS on the season. The Cavs are still without Mobley and Strus and have lost 4 of their last 7 games. The Rockets took the Cavs to overtime when these teams clashed back in December. Again, the Cavs are the rightful favorite, but the value is with the Rockets at home given the week they’re having right now.