Cavaliers vs Rockets Prediction and NBA Tips - 20 November 2025
Last updated: Nov 20, 2025, 12:02AM | Published: Nov 19, 2025, 2:01PM
The Cleveland Cavaliers will take on the Houston Rockets in NBA action at Rocket Arena on Thursday, commencing at 11:00am AEDT.
Led by the likes of Donovan Mitchell, De'Andre Hunter and Evan Mobley, the Cavaliers are up against a Rockets side that includes Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Cavaliers vs Rockets game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Cleveland vs Houston NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Rockets a 54% chance of defeating the Cavaliers at Rocket Arena.
Cavaliers vs Rockets: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Rocket Arena are listed below:
- Head to Head: Cavaliers $2.00, Rockets $1.83
- Line: Cavaliers +1 ($1.91), Rockets -1 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 233.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Cavaliers at $2.00 and the Rockets at $1.83.
The Cavaliers are 1-point underdogs against the Rockets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Rockets (-1) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 233.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Rockets (-1) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 233.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Cavaliers vs Rockets: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Houston at $1.83 with Bet365
- Line: Rockets -1 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 233.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Cavaliers vs Rockets betting tips are based on detailed simulations and gambling experience to give you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
Cavaliers vs Rockets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Cavaliers vs Rockets at Rocket Arena on Thursday is the Rockets winning 117-116.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Cleveland vs Houston game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Cavaliers vs Rockets prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Cleveland vs Houston game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips on every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Cavaliers vs Rockets: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Cavaliers and Rockets at Rocket Arena is scheduled to begin at 11:00am AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets
- Date: Thursday 20 November 2025
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Rocket Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Cleveland vs Houston predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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