The Thunder will play the Cavaliers on Monday, January 19th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 2:40 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
The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Cleveland Cavaliers will tip-off on Monday, January 19th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Oklahoma City Thunder come to this game with a 98.33 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Cleveland Cavaliers, is currently 93.67. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Oklahoma City Thunder - The Oklahoma City Thunder currently have a 15-5 away team record. They now rank 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Cleveland Cavaliers - The Cleveland Cavaliers come to the floor sporting a 14-10 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 4th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Oklahoma City Thunder currently rank 2nd (121.1) for average points scored per game. The Cleveland Cavaliers stand 3rd, averaging 120.0 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 108.0 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder, ranking them 29th in the league. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers currently rank 9th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 117.4 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Oklahoma City Thunder currently have a 7-2 Western Northwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Cleveland Cavaliers, come to the game with a 7-3 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Oklahoma City Thunder have a 35-8 overall record, while the Cleveland Cavaliers have a 24-19 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The Thunder face the Cavaliers on Monday night... The arena be buzzin' with excitement for this epic showdown...
The Thunder be sittin' pretty with a 35-8 record... While the Cavaliers be holdin' their own at 24-19... The Thunder lead their division with a 7-2 record... While the Cavaliers be holdin' strong at 7-3 in their division...
The Thunder be scorin' 121.1 points per game... While the Cavaliers be notchin' 120.0 points per game... Be sure to review each team's performance stats... Our sportsbooks offer the best point spreads and totals for this battle...
We have a great sampling of prop bets for this clash... So grab yer grog and settle in for an epic showdown!
Best Thunder at Cavaliers Odds
| Underdog Cleveland Cavaliers | Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder |
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| Underdog Cleveland Cavaliers | Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Oklahoma City Thunder are -6.5 -109 point spread favorites at BetRivers, while the Cleveland Cavaliers are +6.5 -114 point spread underdogs at BetRivers.
The best over line is 230.5 -112 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $112 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 230.5 -112 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $112 to win $100 betting the under.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are the -235 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the Cleveland Cavaliers are the +190 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
NBA Odds Example
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Thunder
Cavaliers
1/19/26 2:40pm EST | -6.5 -109+6.5 -114 |
Underdog Cleveland Cavaliers - Cleveland Cavaliers bettors risk $100 to win $87.72 at -114 odds.
A +6.5 Cleveland Cavaliers underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder - Oklahoma City Thunder bettors risk $100 to win $91.74 at -109 odds.
A -6.5 Oklahoma City Thunder favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Oklahoma City Thunder at Cleveland Cavaliers Prop Bets
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Cavaliers
Team Total Points
OKC at CLE 1/19/26 2:40pm EST | 112.5 o -110112.5 u -121Bet |
Thunder
Team Total Points
OKC at CLE 1/19/26 2:40pm EST | 118.5 o -115118.5 u -115Bet |
Aaron Wiggins
Points Scored
OKC at CLE 1/19/26 2:40pm EST | 10.5 o -13410.5 u +102Bet |
Ajay Mitchell
Points Scored
OKC at CLE 1/19/26 2:40pm EST | 15.5 o -10615.5 u -125Bet |
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Cason Wallace
Points Scored
OKC at CLE 1/19/26 2:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1126.5 u -120Bet |
Chet Holmgren
Points Scored
OKC at CLE 1/19/26 2:40pm EST | 17.5 o -11717.5 u -114Bet |
De'Andre Hunter
Points Scored
OKC at CLE 1/19/26 2:40pm EST | 13.5 o -11213.5 u -120Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points Scored
OKC at CLE 1/19/26 2:40pm EST | 26.5 o -11526.5 u -115Bet |
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Evan Mobley
Points Scored
OKC at CLE 1/19/26 2:40pm EST | 16.5 o -10816.5 u -124Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points Scored
OKC at CLE 1/19/26 2:40pm EST | 12.5 o +10012.5 u -132Bet |
Jaylon Tyson
Points Scored
OKC at CLE 1/19/26 2:40pm EST | 14.5 o -10814.5 u -124Bet |
Luguentz Dort
Points Scored
OKC at CLE 1/19/26 2:40pm EST | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -121Bet |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Points Scored
OKC at CLE 1/19/26 2:40pm EST | 31.5 o -11831.5 u -113Bet |
Ajay Mitchell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at CLE 1/19/26 2:40pm EST | 22.5 o -12422.5 u -107Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at CLE 1/19/26 2:40pm EST | 37.5 o -11437.5 u -117Bet |
Evan Mobley
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at CLE 1/19/26 2:40pm EST | 29.5 o -12129.5 u -110Bet |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at CLE 1/19/26 2:40pm EST | 43.5 o -10943.5 u -121Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| * - Oklahoma City Thunder | 64 | 18 | 0.780 | 0.0 | 34-7 | 30-10 | 12-4 | 41-11 | 119.0 | 107.9 | +11.1 | L2 | 7-3 |
| x - Cleveland Cavaliers | 52 | 30 | 0.634 | +12.0 | 27-14 | 25-16 | 11-5 | 33-19 | 119.5 | 115.4 | +4.1 | W1 | 7-3 |
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 | BetRivers |
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| Thunder | +250 Bet |
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Team | BetRivers |
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| Cavaliers | +3000 Bet |
Oklahoma City Thunder & Cleveland Cavaliers Team Pages
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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 Monday, January 19th, 2026 at 2:40 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.
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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.