
Rockets vs Cavaliers Prediction 1/22/25 NBA Picks Today
Cleveland Cavaliers (36-6) vs. Houston Rockets (28-14)
January 22, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Houston Rockets +2; Over/Under: 231.5
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The Cleveland Cavaliers and Houston Rockets meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Toyota Center. Here’s a Rockets vs Cavaliers Prediction. This article will include a Rockets vs Cavaliers Pick.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Timberwolves and Suns, and they play the 76ers, Pistons, and Heat next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 122 points on 49.8 percent shooting and allowing 111.6 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 23.3 points and 4.6 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 21.1 points and 6.8 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 10 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 39.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Trail Blazers, lost to the Pistons, and they play the Celtics, Hawks, and Grizzlies next. The Houston Rockets are averaging 113.8 points on 44.8 percent shooting and allowing 107.8 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 21.5 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 19.2 points and 10.5 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Dillon Brooks is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Cavaliers have lost each of their six previous night games at Toyota Center following a home win.
- The Rockets have won four of their last five games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games after losing as favorites.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four games following a win.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last nine night games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Rockets have lost five of their last six night games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last seven road games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games at Toyota Center.
Houston Rockets Player Facts
- Alperen Sengun ranks 3rd in the league for points in the paint (576) this season.
- Fred VanVleet ranks 5th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.8) this season.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Jarrett Allen ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FG% (71.1%) this season.
- Ty Jerome ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for rebounds per game this season (48.4).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (14.6).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (39.6%).
- The Cavaliers rank T1st in the league for Q2 win percentage this season (66.7%).
Rockets vs Cavaliers Injury Report
The Rockets will be without Jabari Smith Jr., while N’Faly Dante is day-to-day after being recalled from the G League.
The Cavs won’t have Emoni Bates, Luke Travers, Isaac Okoro, and Evan Mobley. Caris LeVert is questionable with a wrist injury.
Rockets vs Cavaliers Prediction
The Cleveland Cavaliers are getting the benefit of the doubt based on what they’ve done all season. The Cavs have 36 wins and 29 covers. With a cover percentage of 69 percent, only the Thunder are better at covering numbers this season. I’m still grabbing the free bucket with the Rockets. The Rockets have been holding their own all year, and they’re 14-7 SU at home. The Rockets are also a young, feisty team that’s still eager to prove it belongs in the contender conversation and games like this can prove it with positive results. The Rockets will have an extra pep in their step and should have a chance to win this game outright. The Rockets are also 24-17-1 ATS. I’ll grab the bucket with the Rockets while also sprinkling the ML.