Thunder vs Cavaliers Prediction and NBA Tips - 23 February 2026

The Oklahoma City Thunder will sqaure off with the Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA action at Paycom Center on Monday, starting at 5:00am AEDT.

With star players Chet Holmgren, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe, the Thunder are up against a Cavaliers line-up that includes Donovan Mitchell, James Harden and Jarrett Allen.

This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Thunder 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 Monday's Oklahoma City vs Cleveland NBA match-up 10,000 times.

Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Cavaliers a 63% chance of beating the Thunder at Paycom Center.

Thunder vs Cavaliers: Odds

The current betting odds in Australia for Monday's NBA game at Paycom Center are listed below:

• Head to Head: Thunder $2.35, Cavaliers $1.62
• Line: Thunder +3.5 ($1.91), Cavaliers -3.5 ($1.91)
• Total (Over/Under 226.5 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 Thunder at $2.35 and the Cavaliers at $1.62.

The Thunder are 3.5-point underdogs against the Cavaliers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the favourite Cavaliers (-3.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 226.5 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 (-3.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 226.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.

Thunder vs Cavaliers: Best Bets

• Head to Head: Cleveland at $1.62 with Bet365
• Line: Cavaliers -3.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 226.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

Today's Thunder vs Cavaliers predictions are based on world-class simulations and gambling experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.

Thunder vs Cavaliers: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Thunder vs Cavaliers at Paycom Center this Monday is the Cavaliers winning 114-111.

This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Oklahoma City vs Cleveland game on Monday, including data-driven predictions and free tips.

For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Thunder vs Cavaliers prediction, put together by experts in the US.

Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Oklahoma City vs Cleveland game.

As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips for every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.

Thunder vs Cavaliers: Essential Details

The NBA match-up between the Thunder and Cavaliers at Paycom Center is scheduled to begin at 5:00am AEDT on Monday.

• Teams: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers
• Date: Monday 23 February 2026
• Time: 5:00am AEDT
• Venue: Paycom Center

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.

Conclusion

Our Oklahoma City vs Cleveland 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 accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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