The Thunder will play the Cavaliers on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 6:10 pm CST. 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 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Cleveland Cavaliers set for Wednesday, January 8th, 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 Oklahoma City Thunder currently have a 99.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Cleveland Cavaliers is 99.33. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Oklahoma City Thunder - The Oklahoma City Thunder currently have a 13-3 record as an away team. That standing puts them 1st in the league for away team wins.
- Home Cleveland Cavaliers - The Cleveland Cavaliers start this matchup with a 18-1 record as a home team. They now rank 1st in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Oklahoma City Thunder currently rank 11th (115.1) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Cleveland Cavaliers stand at 2nd averaging 122.5 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 103.0 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder, ranking them 28th in the league. The Cleveland Cavaliers currently rank 21st in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 110.7 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Oklahoma City Thunder have notched a 5-1 Western Northwest Division division record, while the Cleveland Cavaliers possess a 6-0 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Oklahoma City Thunder have a 30-5 overall record, while the Cleveland Cavaliers have a 31-4 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast, ye landlubbers! The Thunder be takin' on the Cavaliers...in a fierce battle on the court in Cleveland's raucous arena.
The fans in Cleveland be rowdy and wild, cheerin' on their team...with thunderous applause and deafenin' roars that fill the venue.
With both teams sportin' impressive records this season, it be a...clash of the titans as the Thunder look to strike down the Cavaliers.
Will the Thunder's offense prevail with their high-scoring average...or will the Cavaliers defend their home court with their dominant record?
See you courtside at today's game, me hearties...be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks...look at this game's prop bets below...may the best team emerge victorious on this fateful night!
Best Thunder at Cavaliers Odds
| Underdog Oklahoma City Thunder | Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Oklahoma City Thunder | Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Cleveland Cavaliers are -2.5 -109 point spread favorites at BetRivers, while the Oklahoma City Thunder are +2.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 230 -112 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $112 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 230.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are the -130 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the Oklahoma City Thunder are the +120 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Thunder
Cavaliers
1/08/25 6:10pm CST | +2.5 -110-2.5 -110 |
Underdog Oklahoma City Thunder - Oklahoma City Thunder bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +2.5 Oklahoma City Thunder 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 Cleveland Cavaliers - Cleveland Cavaliers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -2.5 Cleveland Cavaliers favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Oklahoma City Thunder at Cleveland Cavaliers Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Thunder
Cavaliers
Game to Overtime
1/08/25 6:10pm CST | Yes +1100No -3000Bet |
Cavaliers
Team Total Points
OKC at CLE 1/08/25 6:10pm CST | 116.5 o -110116.5 u -115Bet |
Thunder
Team Total Points
OKC at CLE 1/08/25 6:10pm CST | 114.5 o -110114.5 u -115Bet |
Aaron Wiggins
Points Scored
OKC at CLE 1/08/25 6:10pm CST | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -130Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Caris LeVert
Points Scored
OKC at CLE 1/08/25 6:10pm CST | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -130Bet |
Cason Wallace
Points Scored
OKC at CLE 1/08/25 6:10pm CST | 8.5 o -1108.5 u -120Bet |
Darius Garland
Points Scored
OKC at CLE 1/08/25 6:10pm CST | 18.5 o -12518.5 u -105Bet |
Dean Wade
Points Scored
OKC at CLE 1/08/25 6:10pm CST | 6.5 o +1056.5 u -140Bet |
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Donovan Mitchell
Points Scored
OKC at CLE 1/08/25 6:10pm CST | 21.5 o -13021.5 u -105Bet |
Evan Mobley
Points Scored
OKC at CLE 1/08/25 6:10pm CST | 17.5 o -12017.5 u -110Bet |
Isaiah Hartenstein
Points Scored
OKC at CLE 1/08/25 6:10pm CST | 12.5 o +10012.5 u -135Bet |
Isaiah Joe
Points Scored
OKC at CLE 1/08/25 6:10pm CST | 7.5 o -1357.5 u +100Bet |
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Jalen Williams
Points Scored
OKC at CLE 1/08/25 6:10pm CST | 20.5 o +10020.5 u -135Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points Scored
OKC at CLE 1/08/25 6:10pm CST | 12.5 o +10012.5 u -130Bet |
Kenrich Williams
Points Scored
OKC at CLE 1/08/25 6:10pm CST | 4.5 o -1054.5 u -130Bet |
Luguentz Dort
Points Scored
OKC at CLE 1/08/25 6:10pm CST | 10.5 o -12510.5 u -105Bet |
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Max Strus
Points Scored
OKC at CLE 1/08/25 6:10pm CST | 7.5 o -1357.5 u +100Bet |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Points Scored
OKC at CLE 1/08/25 6:10pm CST | 31.5 o -12531.5 u -105Bet |
Aaron Wiggins
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at CLE 1/08/25 6:10pm CST | 13.5 o -12013.5 u -110Bet |
Caris LeVert
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at CLE 1/08/25 6:10pm CST | 15.5 o -11515.5 u -115Bet |
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Cason Wallace
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at CLE 1/08/25 6:10pm CST | 15.5 o +10015.5 u -135Bet |
Darius Garland
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at CLE 1/08/25 6:10pm CST | 28.5 o -11028.5 u -120Bet |
Dean Wade
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at CLE 1/08/25 6:10pm CST | 12.5 o -11512.5 u -115Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at CLE 1/08/25 6:10pm CST | 30.5 o -12530.5 u -105Bet |
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Evan Mobley
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at CLE 1/08/25 6:10pm CST | 29.5 o -12029.5 u -110Bet |
Isaiah Joe
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at CLE 1/08/25 6:10pm CST | 11.5 o -12511.5 u -105Bet |
Jalen Williams
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at CLE 1/08/25 6:10pm CST | 31.5 o +10031.5 u -130Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at CLE 1/08/25 6:10pm CST | 24.5 o -12024.5 u -110Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Kenrich Williams
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at CLE 1/08/25 6:10pm CST | 8.5 o -1058.5 u -125Bet |
Luguentz Dort
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at CLE 1/08/25 6:10pm CST | 17.5 o -11017.5 u -120Bet |
Max Strus
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at CLE 1/08/25 6:10pm CST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -130Bet |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at CLE 1/08/25 6:10pm CST | 43.5 o -11543.5 u -115Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| z - Oklahoma City Thunder | 68 | 14 | 0.829 | 0.0 | 35-6 | 32-8 | 12-4 | 39-13 | 120.5 | 107.6 | +12.9 | W4 | 8-2 |
| z - Cleveland Cavaliers | 64 | 18 | 0.780 | +4.0 | 34-7 | 30-11 | 12-4 | 41-11 | 121.9 | 112.4 | +9.5 | L1 | 6-4 |
Oklahoma City Thunder & Cleveland Cavaliers 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.
Oklahoma City Thunder Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Thunder | +150 Bet | +140 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| Cavaliers | +450 Bet | +450 Bet |
Oklahoma City Thunder & Cleveland Cavaliers 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 Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers 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 Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 at 6:10 pm CST, 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 Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers 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.