Cavaliers vs Rockets Picks and Prediction – 1/23/2025

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Last Updated: 01/21/2025 at 9:35 PM ET

Cleveland Cavaliers at Houston Rockets 01/22/25 - NBA Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 1/23/2025, 1:00 AM UTC
Latest Odds: CLE -1.5 ; O/U 233.5

Cavaliers vs Rockets Prediction

The Toyota Center will play host to a Wednesday night NBA clash between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Houston Rockets. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Cavaliers (36-6) have won 15 of their first 19 home games and own the best overall record in the NBA. On Monday, Cleveland built a 13-point halftime lead and cruised to a 118-92 home victory versus Phoenix. 

All-Star G Donovan Mitchell tallied a game-high 33 points (11-25 FG), five rebounds, and five assists. Cleveland G Darius Garland chipped in 16 points (6-13 FG) and seven assists. Jarrett Allen added 12 points and 11 rebounds for the Cavaliers, who pummeled the Suns on the glass by a 50-34 margin. 

The Houston Rockets have won 14 of their first 21 home games and are clinging to a half-game lead over Memphis for second place in the Western Conference standings. The Rockets (28-14) rank second in the league in defensive efficiency and are allowing 107.8 points per game. On Monday, Houston was outscored by 11 points during the second half of a 107-96 home loss versus Detroit. 

Fred VanVleet led five Houston players in double figures with 20 points (7-15 FG), six rebounds, and five steals. Jalen Green missed 11 of 19 field goal attempts and finished with 19 points. Amen Thompson added 17 points, six rebounds, and five assists for the Rockets. 

Cavaliers vs Rockets Pick Analysis

Houston F Jabari Smith Jr. will not have surgery on his fractured left hand and hopes to return sometime in March. These two teams rank in the top ten of the league in tempo, so the over is worth a look. The stronger play is on the Rockets to win at home. Final Score Prediction, Houston Rockets win 121-114.

Our Free NBA Pick for Houston Rockets vs Cleveland Cavaliers