The Cavaliers will play the Rockets on Saturday, December 27th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Houston Rockets set for Saturday, December 27th, 2025. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently have a 92.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Houston Rockets is 96.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Cleveland Cavaliers - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently have a 6-7 record as an away team. That standing puts them 6th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets start this matchup with a 8-2 record as a home team. They now rank 7th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently rank 5th (120.2) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Houston Rockets stand at 3rd averaging 120.5 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 117.8 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers, ranking them 9th in the league. The Houston Rockets currently rank 24th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 112.1 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Cleveland Cavaliers have notched a 6-2 Eastern Central Division division record, while the Houston Rockets possess a 2-3 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Cleveland Cavaliers have a 17-15 overall record, while the Houston Rockets have a 18-10 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye mateys! The Cleveland Cavaliers be sailin' to Houston...to face the Rockets in a battle on the court this Saturday. (Arrr!)
The fans in the Rockets' arena be rowdy and fierce...ready to cheer on their team to victory. Let the games begin!
Cleveland Cavaliers stand at 17-15 overall...while the Houston Rockets have an 18-10 record, me hearties. (Shiver me timbers!)
Cavaliers have a 6-2 division record...compared to the Rockets' 2-3 division record. It be a close match!
Averaging 120.2 points per game...Cavaliers be close to Rockets' 120.5 points per game. Plunder that treasure! See you courtside at today's game...be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks. Look at this game's prop bets below. (Yo ho ho!)
Best Cavaliers at Rockets Odds
| Underdog Cleveland Cavaliers | Favorite Houston Rockets |
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| Over | Under |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Rockets are -2.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Cleveland Cavaliers are +2.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 231.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 231.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Cavaliers
Rockets
12/27/25 8:10pm EST | +2.5 -115-2.5 -105 |
Underdog Cleveland Cavaliers - Cleveland Cavaliers bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +2.5 Cleveland Cavaliers underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -2.5 Houston Rockets favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Cleveland Cavaliers at Houston Rockets Prop Bets
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Cavaliers
Rockets
Game to Overtime
12/27/25 8:10pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Cavaliers
Team Total Points
CLE at HOU 12/27/25 8:10pm EST | 115.5 o -110115.5 u -115Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
CLE at HOU 12/27/25 8:10pm EST | 116.5 o -120116.5 u -105Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
CLE at HOU 12/27/25 8:10pm EST | 21.5 o -12021.5 u -110Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points Scored
CLE at HOU 12/27/25 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -13018.5 u -105Bet |
Darius Garland
Points Scored
CLE at HOU 12/27/25 8:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12017.5 u -110Bet |
De'Andre Hunter
Points Scored
CLE at HOU 12/27/25 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -12011.5 u -110Bet |
Dean Wade
Points Scored
CLE at HOU 12/27/25 8:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1255.5 u -110Bet |
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Donovan Mitchell
Points Scored
CLE at HOU 12/27/25 8:10pm EST | 28.5 o +10028.5 u -135Bet |
Dorian Finney-Smith
Points Scored
CLE at HOU 12/27/25 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1254.5 u -105Bet |
Evan Mobley
Points Scored
CLE at HOU 12/27/25 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o +10013.5 u -130Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
CLE at HOU 12/27/25 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -12016.5 u -110Bet |
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Jarrett Allen
Points Scored
CLE at HOU 12/27/25 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o +10012.5 u -135Bet |
Jaylon Tyson
Points Scored
CLE at HOU 12/27/25 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1187.5 u -115Bet |
Kevin Durant
Points Scored
CLE at HOU 12/27/25 8:10pm EST | 27.5 o -11827.5 u -110Bet |
Lonzo Ball
Points Scored
CLE at HOU 12/27/25 8:10pm EST | 3.5 o +1203.5 u -160Bet |
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Reed Sheppard
Points Scored
CLE at HOU 12/27/25 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -120Bet |
Sam Merrill
Points Scored
CLE at HOU 12/27/25 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o +10011.5 u -135Bet |
Steven Adams
Points Scored
CLE at HOU 12/27/25 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -118Bet |
Tari Eason
Points Scored
CLE at HOU 12/27/25 8:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -118Bet |
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Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at HOU 12/27/25 8:10pm EST | 37.5 o -11837.5 u -115Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at HOU 12/27/25 8:10pm EST | 32.5 o -12032.5 u -110Bet |
Darius Garland
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at HOU 12/27/25 8:10pm EST | 27.5 o -11527.5 u -115Bet |
Dean Wade
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at HOU 12/27/25 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o +10012.5 u -135Bet |
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Donovan Mitchell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at HOU 12/27/25 8:10pm EST | 37.5 o -12537.5 u -105Bet |
Evan Mobley
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at HOU 12/27/25 8:10pm EST | 23.5 o -10523.5 u -130Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at HOU 12/27/25 8:10pm EST | 26.5 o -12026.5 u -110Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at HOU 12/27/25 8:10pm EST | 22.5 o -11522.5 u -115Bet |
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Sam Merrill
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at HOU 12/27/25 8:10pm EST | 15.5 o -12515.5 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Houston Rockets | 21 | 10 | 0.677 | +6.5 | 10-2 | 11-8 | 2-3 | 11-9 | 120.5 | 111.5 | +9.0 | W4 | 6-4 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 19 | 16 | 0.543 | +10.5 | 12-8 | 7-8 | 6-2 | 13-12 | 119.6 | 117.1 | +2.5 | W2 | 5-5 |
Cleveland Cavaliers & Houston Rockets Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Cleveland Cavaliers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Cavaliers | +2000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +1300 Bet |
Cleveland Cavaliers & Houston Rockets Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, December 27th, 2025 at 8:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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