Cavaliers vs Thunder Prediction and NBA Tips - 20 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 19, 2026, 11:25AM | Published: Jan 19, 2026, 9:05AM
The Cleveland Cavaliers will take on the favoured Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action at Rocket Arena on Tuesday, starting at 6:30am AEDT.
With the likes of Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jaylon Tyson, the Cavaliers are aiming to beat a Thunder team that includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Ajay Mitchell.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Cavaliers vs Thunder game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Tuesday's Cleveland vs Oklahoma City NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Thunder a 69% chance of defeating the Cavaliers at Rocket Arena.
Cavaliers vs Thunder: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NBA game at Rocket Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Cavaliers $3.00, Thunder $1.41
- Line: Cavaliers +6 ($1.91), Thunder -6 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 234.5 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 $3.00 and the Thunder at $1.41.
The Cavaliers are 6-point underdogs against the Thunder, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Thunder (-6) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 234.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Cavaliers (+6) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 234.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Cavaliers vs Thunder: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cleveland at $3.00 with Bet365
- Line: Cavaliers +6 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 234.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Cavaliers vs Thunder betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and gambling experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Thunder have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Cavaliers to win is our preferred option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is crucial to being profitable in the long run.
Cavaliers vs Thunder: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Cavaliers vs Thunder at Rocket Arena this Tuesday is the Thunder winning 119-113.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Cleveland vs Oklahoma City game on Tuesday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Cavaliers vs Thunder prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Cleveland vs Oklahoma City game.
As always, see our Best Bets to get betting tips for every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Cavaliers vs Thunder: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Cavaliers and Thunder at Rocket Arena is scheduled to commence at 6:30am AEDT on Tuesday.
- Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Tuesday 20 January 2026
- Time: 6:30am AEDT
- Venue: Rocket Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Cleveland vs Oklahoma City predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
If you decide to use our NBA predictions for betting purposes, it's vital to gamble responsibly and keep track of your money. For free and confidential support, call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.
More on NBA
Stats Insider is your home for betting on the NBA in Australia, with the latest NBA betting news, predictions for every NBA game, and futures odds for the NBA.
