Rockets vs Cavaliers Prediction and NBA Tips - 28 December 2025
Last updated: Dec 28, 2025, 1:10AM | Published: Dec 27, 2025, 3:00PM
The Houston Rockets will face the Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action at Toyota Center on Sunday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
With star players Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson and Jabari Smith, the Rockets are looking to overcome a Cavaliers line-up that includes Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and De'Andre Hunter.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Rockets vs Cavaliers game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Houston vs Cleveland NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Rockets a 59% chance of beating the Cavaliers at Toyota Center.
Rockets vs Cavaliers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Toyota Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Rockets $1.77, Cavaliers $2.10
- Line: Rockets -2 ($1.91), Cavaliers +2 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 232 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 Rockets at $1.77 and the Cavaliers at $2.10.
The Rockets are 2-point favourites against the Cavaliers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Cavaliers (+2) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 232 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Rockets and the Cavaliers have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 232-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Rockets vs Cavaliers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Houston at $1.77 with Bet365
- Line: Rockets -2 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 232 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Rockets vs Cavaliers predictions are based on complex simulations and wagering expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Rockets vs Cavaliers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Rockets vs Cavaliers at Toyota Center on Sunday is the Rockets winning 116-114.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Houston vs Cleveland game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Rockets vs Cavaliers prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Houston vs Cleveland match-up.
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Rockets vs Cavaliers: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Rockets and Cavaliers at Toyota Center is scheduled to commence at 12:00pm AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Houston Rockets vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Sunday 28 December 2025
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Toyota Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Houston vs Cleveland predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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