Cleveland Cavaliers vs Oklahoma City Thunder | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse | NBA Regular Season 2025-26

A marquee MLK Day matchup at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse (Rocket Arena) in Cleveland! The surging Oklahoma City Thunder, boasting the NBA's best record and elite defense, visit the Cavaliers in this interconference clash. OKC look to extend their dominance on the road, while Donovan Mitchell and Cleveland aim to snap a potential skid and boost their Eastern Conference standing.

Current Form and Standings

Oklahoma City Thunder sit 1st in the Western Conference with an outstanding 35-8 record, 3.5 games ahead for the best overall mark in the NBA. They've won 6 of their last 7 (with a recent road loss snapping a streak), powered by the league's top-ranked defense and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP-level play (31.8 PPG, second in scoring).

Cleveland Cavaliers are 5th in the East at 24-19, with a solid home record (14-10). They've shown flashes but face challenges against elite teams, coming off mixed results.

Recent Form (last 5 games approx.):

• Thunder: W-W-W-L-W (strong overall)

• Cavaliers: Mixed (home advantage key)

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Team News and Predicted Lineups

Oklahoma City Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in peak form (averaging 33.6 PPG over last five). No major injuries highlighted; full strength expected with Chet Holmgren anchoring defense and Jalen Williams providing secondary scoring.

Predicted Thunder Starting Lineup (5): Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, others (rotation includes Isaiah Joe, Cason Wallace).

Cleveland Cavaliers: Donovan Mitchell (29.2 PPG, seventh in league) leads; Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen key in paint. Darius Garland and others provide support. Probable for Dean Wade; full squad mostly healthy.

Predicted Cavaliers Starting Lineup (5): Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, others, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen.

Head-to-Head Record

OKC has been strong in recent meetings; they won the first matchup this season convincingly (134-114 on Jan 16, 2025, at Paycom Center). Thunder handed Cleveland one of their worst losses earlier. Cleveland seeks revenge at home.

Key Stats:

• Thunder: NBA-best defense; Shai elite scoring.

• Cavaliers: Mitchell scoring threat; home crowd energy.

• High total expected (O/U 234.5); over in recent trends.

Match Prediction and Betting Tips

OKC are solid favorites (-6.5 spread, -235 ML) with superior record, defense, and Shai's dominance. Cleveland's home court and Mitchell could keep it close, but Thunder's consistency edges it.

Our Prediction: Oklahoma City Thunder 118-112 Cleveland Cavaliers OKC covers and wins; expect a competitive, high-scoring affair with Shai shining.

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• Main Bet: Thunder -6.5

• Bet on total points: Over 234.5 Points

• Bet on player points: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 31.5 Points

• Bet on winner: Thunder to win

This Cavaliers vs Thunder NBA MLK Day matchup is one of the day's highlights – who comes out on top? Enjoy the game!

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