Thunder vs. Cavaliers Player Props & Predictions – Wednesday 11/8

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) rebounds the ball while Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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For your Thunder vs. Cavaliers predictions needs, we’ve got you covered as the Cavaliers hit the road to face the Thunder on Wednesday, Nov 8 at 8:00 ET. Currently, the total sits at 229.5, with the Cavaliers favored by 2.5 on the road. Check out our Thunder vs. Cavaliers player props and predictions.

Thunder vs. Cavaliers Odds

  • Spread: Cavaliers -2.5
  • Total 229.5

Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, Nov 8
  • Time: 8:00 ET
  • Location: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City OK
  • TV: BSO

Cavaliers Betting Trends

  • Over their last five games, the Cavaliers have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
  • Through their last three road contests, the Cavaliers offense has averaged 108 points per game while allowing an average of 107. Cleveland posted an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 ATS.
  • In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.

Thunder Betting Trends

  • In their last five games, the Thunder have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
  • In their last five home games, Oklahoma City has averaged 112 points per game while allowing 109. The team’s record in this stretch was 4-1 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
  • The last ten games that Oklahoma City was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 3-7 straight up.

Does Cleveland Have a Shot at a Road Win?

The Cavaliers can return to .500 with a win over the Thunder, given their current overall season record of 3-4. The Cavaliers have a 2-1 record on the road this season, compared to their 1-3 record when playing at home.

In their latest game, the Cavaliers offense put up 115 points against the Warriors. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 49.4% and made 11 threes. The top scorer for the Cavaliers was Donovan Mitchell with 31 points, while Darius Garland also chipped in with 24 points.

This season, the Cavaliers defense has been impressive, holding the 11th position in the league while permitting an average of 109.9 points per contest.

Will the Thunder Win at Paycom Center?

Today, the Thunder are entering the action with an overall record of 4-3 and have achieved a 1-2 record over their last three games. The team is presently 6th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Northwest division.

The Thunder recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 126 points against the Hawks. This output exceeded their season average of 117.4 points per game. So far, three-pointers haven’t been a huge part of Oklahoma City’s offense, as they average just 32 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is 49% while averaging 101.6 possessions per contest.

At present, the Thunder’s defense is ranked 23rd, allowing 116.7 points per game.

Thunder vs. Cavaliers Player Prop

A player prop we are looking at is Donovan Mitchell and his points prop of 28.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -110 while the under is at -120. For his matchup against the Thunder, we recommend taking the under on Donovan Mitchell and his prop bet of 28.5 points. According to our player projection model, he is expected to fall short of his prop, with a projection of 24.

  • The Prop: Donovan Mitchell Under 28.5 Points (-120)

Thunder vs. Cavaliers Predictions

Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +2.5, the Thunder is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 229.5 and given that our model is projecting 218 points between the teams, we like the under.

The Pick: Thunder +2.5 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook