Thunder vs Cavaliers Wednesday Prediction | NBA Picks Today, Best Bets
John Canady
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The Oklahoma City Thunder are set for a Wednesday night showdown with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Oklahoma City enters this game with a 30-5 record, sitting atop the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers stand alone at the top of the Eastern Conference with a 31-4 record. In what could be an NBA Finals preview, expect each team to come out swinging, looking to make a statement on national television.
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Thunder vs Cavaliers
- Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse (Cleveland, Ohio) | Date: Wednesday, Jan. 8
- Where to Watch: ESPN | Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Spread: Cavaliers -2.5, Moneyline: Cavaliers -132, Total: 230.5
Thunder vs Cavaliers Best Bet: Thunder +114
The Thunder entered this season with high expectations following an impressive season in 2023. Up to this point, Mark Daigneault’s squad hasn’t disappointed. The Thunder and Cavaliers have proved to be contenders since the start of the year. Although Cleveland will have the home crowd on their side in this one, Oklahoma City has seemingly thrived this year on the road with a 13-3 record. It wouldn’t be a shock to see the road team steal a win on the road and prove they’ll be a force to be reckoned with when April comes around.
Thunder vs Cavaliers Best Total Bet: Over 230.5
Cleveland elevated their offensive game to another level this season under Kenny Atkinson, and that’s been one of the biggest keys to the Cavaliers’ early success. On the opposing side, the Thunder’s fast-paced offense and desire to push the tempo in transition account for many of OKC’s points scored nightly. In a matchup with all the makings for a shootout, surpassing the 230.5-point set total should be more than feasible. All things considered, a final score of 123-118 seems like a realistic outcome.
Thunder Best Player Bet: Jalen Williams 3+ Made Threes +160
Jalen Williams has quickly become one of the top scoring options for the Thunder since his rookie season. His versatility on offense as a scorer and an underrated passer has made him tough to defend for opposing teams. Williams is averaging 20.6 points per game on the season, shooting 47.8% from field goal range and 35.2% from three. Shooting five threes per game, there’s a good chance that Williams will finish Wednesday’s battle with three or more makes beyond the arc.
Cavaliers Best Player Bet: Evan Mobley 20+ Points +145
Evan Mobley is averaging a career-best 18.8 points per game this season, and in large part, it’s due to Atkinson’s ability to put the forward in position to thrive. The big man has become a consistent scorer for the Cavs this season, and his numbers back it up. Mobley has scored 20+ points in five of Cleveland’s last seven games and could be in line to do it again against OKC’s shorthanded frontcourt.
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