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Thunder vs. Cavaliers Prediction: Cleveland Predicted to Win Wednesday's NBA Matchup [1/8/2025]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Our expert prediction for Wednesday's Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers matchup.
The Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Wednesday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.
The Cavaliers, with stars such as Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley, are set to take on the Thunder, whose lineup includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Aaron Wiggins.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Cavaliers as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Oklahoma City-Cleveland game 10,000 times," said Damien Souness from Dimers.
"With the latest updates and numerous other variables, we estimate the Cavaliers' chance of winning at 61%, with the Thunder at 39%."
For a closer look at Wednesday's matchup, including the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Thunder vs. Cavaliers predictions page.
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Thunder vs. Cavs Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Wednesday's game between the Cavaliers and Thunder at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
- Merchandise: Buy Cavaliers and Thunder gear at Fanatics
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Wednesday's Thunder vs. Cavaliers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Oklahoma City vs. Cleveland picks, be sure to check out the latest NBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Thunder vs. Cavaliers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's NBA game between the Thunder and Cavaliers 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Cavaliers a 61% chance of beating the Thunder. Our predicted final score has the Cavaliers winning 116-113.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and the Thunder and Cavaliers each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 231.5 points has a 53% chance of staying under.
Thunder vs. Cavaliers Odds
We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Thunder | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +3 (-112) | -3 (-102) |
| Moneyline | +128 | -145 |
| Total | o231.5 (-110) | u231.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Thunder vs. Cavaliers Picks
Our model's biggest edge in today's Thunder vs. Cavaliers matchup is on the spread.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the best odds, reveal the best NBA picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our full suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Thunder vs. Cavaliers Player Props
Betting on Oklahoma City vs. Cleveland NBA player props? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to lead the Thunder in scoring, while Donovan Mitchell is projected to be the top scorer for the Cavaliers.
Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.
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Conclusion
We predict the Cavaliers, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat the Thunder on Wednesday.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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