Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets Prediction 1/22/25 NBA Picks

Houston Rockets (28-14) vs Cleveland Cavaliers (36-6)

Game Info: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Toyota Center (Houston))

Betting Odds: Houston Rockets +1.5 -- Over/Under: 232.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Cleveland Cavaliers pay a visit to the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center on Wednesday night. Here’s a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets Prediction. This article will include a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets Pick.

Cleveland Cavaliers 

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been in stellar form as they have 15 of their last 17 games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after blowing past the Suns in a 118-92 home win on Monday. Donovan Mitchell led the team with 33 points and five assists, Darius Garland added 16 points with seven assists while Jarrett Allen chipped in with 12 points and 11 rebounds. As a team, the Cavaliers shot 43 percent from the field and 19 of 46 from the 3-point line. The Cavs outscored the Suns by 32-19 in the second quarter to take a double-digit lead, before they ran up the score in the second half to make it a complete blowout win at home. 

Houston Rockets 

Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets have been in great shape as they've won six of their last eight games overall. The Rockets will be eager to bounce back in this one after getting beaten by the Pistons in a 107-96 home loss on Monday. Fred VanVleet led the team with 20 points and six steals, Jalen Green added 19 points while Amen Thompson chipped in with 17 points, six rebounds, and five assists. As a team, the Rockets shot 39 percent from the field and 11 of 39 from the 3-point line. The Rockets played great defense to limit the Pistons to just 17 points in the second quarter to erase an early 15-point deficit, only to get blown out in the second half where they managed just 39 points. 

Why the Houston Rockets will win

  • The Rockets have won each of their last three games as underdogs following a loss.
  • The Cavaliers have lost seven of their last eight games at Toyota Center following a win.
  • The Rockets have covered the spread in each of their last five night games against Central Division opponents.

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win

  • The Cavaliers have won each of their last 15 games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
  • The Rockets have lost four of their last five night games against Cavaliers teams that held a winning record.
  • The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as road favorites.
  • The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four home games.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of the Cavaliers' last eight Wednesday games has gone OVER the total points line.
  • Six of the Rockets' last seven home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets Prediction

The Cavaliers are shorthanded again with Isaac Okoro and Evan Mobley still out, while the Rockets are still missing Jabari Smith Jr. The Cavaliers have continued to run through teams despite losing a couple of players to injury and they will be full of confidence following their big win over the Suns on Monday. The Rockets are coming into this meeting with plenty of momentum also, but they were stopped in their tracks by the Pistons in their last outing. The fact that Mobley is out for the Cavaliers gives the Rockets a chance in this one, but I still think the Cavaliers get the job done at the short line on the road.

Peter’s Pick Cleveland -1.5

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