The Oklahoma City Thunder head to Rocket Arena this afternoon for a 2:30 p.m. ET tip-off with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to play like the reigning MVP that he is, and my Thunder vs Cavs predictions are eyeing him to ball out here.
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Read more in my NBA picks for Monday, January 19.
Thunder vs Cavaliers prediction
Thunder vs Cavaliers best bet: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 31.5 points (-112)
The Oklahoma City Thunder look unstoppable once again in 2025-26, and their superstar is leading the way. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is second in the Association with 31.8 PPG.
SGA is averaging 30.5 points per night in January, and he’s cashed the Over in points in three of his previous five games. Last time out, Gilgeous-Alexander tallied 39 points in a rare loss to the Heat.
Last Tuesday, he also poured in 34 in a victory over the Spurs. SGA is averaging 31.7 PPG on the road, and he averaged 35.5 across two meetings with the Cleveland Cavaliers last season. Plus, Darius Garland is out, weakening Cleveland’s backcourt defense.
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Lock this pick in with confidence as the best version of SGA shows up today.
Thunder vs Cavaliers same-game parlay
With Garland sidelined, playmaking duties fall on Donovan Mitchell‘s shoulders. Yes, he’s still expected to score at a high level, but the Cavs will also be relying on him to facilitate more than usual.
Although Spida dropped just 13 points on Friday against the 76ers, he also finished with 12 assists. Mitchell is averaging just 5.7 dimes per night, but he’s hit the Over in four of his last five outings.
Chet Holmgren is a beast on the boards, especially lately. Overall, he’s averaging 8.5 rebounds, and he’s cashed the Over four of his last five, finishing with at least 10 boards in each of those games.
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Thunder vs Cavaliers SGP
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 31.5 points
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Donovan Mitchell Over 6.5 assists
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Chet Homgren Over 9.5 rebounds
Our “from downtown” SGP: Joe Cool Gets Hot From Deep
Isaiah Joe has drained Over 1.5 triples in four consecutive appearances.
Thunder vs Cavaliers SGP
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 31.5 points
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Donovan Mitchell Over 6.5 assists
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Chet Homgren Over 9.5 rebounds
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Isaiah Joe Over 1.5 threes
Thunder vs Cavaliers odds
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Spread: Thunder -6 (-110) | Cavaliers +6 (-110)
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Moneyline: Thunder -245 | Cavaliers +200
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Over/Under: Over 234.5 (-110) | Under 234.5 (-110)
Thunder vs Cavaliers betting trend to know
The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 16 games (+9.65 Units / 53% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Thunder vs. Cavaliers.
How to watch Thunder vs Cavaliers
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Location |
Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH |
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Date |
Monday, January 19, 2026 |
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Tip-off |
2:30 p.m. ET |
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TV |
NBC/Peacock |
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