Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA
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This inter-conference NBA clash pits Oklahoma against Cleveland on Sunday evening. The Thunder are top of the Western Conference at 43–14 on the season, while the Cavs are fourth in the East at 36–21. Check out our prediction for the match below.
After a shock defeat to the Milwaukee Bucks before the break, the Oklahoma City Thunder returned to winning ways, coming from behind to defeat the Brooklyn Nets 105–86 on Friday evening.
Friday's victory marked their third win in five games and ended a run of back-to-back defeats at home for the defending champions. However, Mark Daigneault's side are likely to struggle in Sunday's encounter, missing key players in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdominal strain), Ajay Mitchell (abdominal strain), Thomas Sorber (knee), and most recently Jalen Williams (hamstring).
The Cleveland Cavaliers maintained their impressive recent run after the break with a 28-point victory over the Brooklyn Nets. They made it a remarkable seven-of-seven with a 118–113 away victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday evening.
That result also saw them rack up their ninth win in 10 road games, including victories in their last five trips. Can they leverage this impressive stat to edge this contest?
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Oklahoma City Thunder v Cleveland Cavaliers Best Betting Odds
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2.55 | 1.54 |
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2.48 | 1.54 |
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2.48 | 1.54 |
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2.55 | 1.54 |
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2.5 | 1.54 |
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Who will win the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers Basketball game?
Our prediction for the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers match is: Cleveland Cavaliers wins.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers game on 22/02/2026 of the current NBA season:
- Oklahoma City Thunder has a 44.06% chance to pick up the win against Cleveland Cavaliers according to Bet365 ⭐ with the odds of 2.55.
- There is a probability of 55.94% ⭐ for Cleveland Cavaliers to win vs Oklahoma City Thunder with odds of 1.54 at Bet365.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers Form
Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers's standings in the NBA
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0.78 | 82 | 64 | 18 | |
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0.634 | 82 | 52 | 30 | 1 |
Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers Last Matches
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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
C. Wallace
L. Dort
I. Joe
J. Harden
D. Mitchell
E. Mobley
Substitutes
B. Barnhizer
N. Topic
B. Boeheim
A. Wiggins
J. McCain
J. Williams
D. Schroder
K. Ellis
C. Porter
T. Proctor
D. Brown II
S. Merrill
J. Tyson
N. Tomlin
Oklahoma City Thunder - Cleveland Cavaliers Key Points
- Oklahoma City Thunder have lost three of their last six games overall.
- Oklahoma City Thunder have lost two of their last three home games.
- The Cleveland Cavaliers have won their last seven games.
- The Cavs have won their last five games on the road.
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Our Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
Despite their conference-leading win-loss record, the Oklahoma City Thunder are navigating a rough patch lately. Interestingly, this is the first time that they are priced as underdogs at home this season and with their key players missing, another difficult test awaits.
Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers are on top of their game. The Cavs boast an impressive winning streak, spanning seven games, including five on the road and are in good stead to get a result in this contest. Our Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers prediction is Cleveland Cavaliers wins.
If your team in the Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers game takes a 20-point lead, you win!
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All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
