Rockets at Cavaliers (March 26): Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

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With accomplished veterans like Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen leading the way, the playoff-bound Cleveland Cavaliers (47-28) are clearly a better team than the young Houston Rockets (18-55).

But in a battle of talented second-year prospects — Rockets guard Jalen Green, and Cavs forward Evan Mobley — Houston’s 21-year-old would probably love to make a statement. Green and Mobley were the No. 2 and No. 3 overall picks, respectively, in the first round of the 2021 NBA draft, and NBA analysts have debated whether the Rockets made the right call for nearly two years since.

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The Rockets and Cavaliers only play each other twice per year, since Houston is in the Western Conference and Cleveland the Eastern Conference. Thus, Sunday’s matinee offers Green and Mobley a rare opportunity to be in the spotlight against each other.

If you’re looking to do last-minute betting research for Sunday’s Cavaliers-Rockets game, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet at BetMGM.

The game starts at 5 p.m. Central and can be seen via AT&T SportsNet Southwest (in Houston markets) or on NBA League Pass.

The lines, courtesy of BetMGM

  • Point spread: Cavaliers -14.5
  • Money line: Cavaliers -1100 / Rockets +700
  • Over-under: 225.5

Click here to place your bets at BetMGM.

Rockets at Cavaliers injury report:

  • Rockets: Jae’Sean Tate out (left knee soreness)
  • Cavaliers: Raul Neto questionable (left hamstring strain)

Expected Lineups

Advice and prediction

The Rockets often go as Green goes. In Friday’s blowout loss at Memphis, he scored just 13 points on 6-of-15 shooting (40.0%). In the previous four games, which were all very competitive, Green averaged nearly 30 points per game on strong shooting efficiency.

Barring a miracle, Houston shouldn’t be able to actually beat Cleveland. But with an inspired showing by Green, covering Sunday’s large spread number (Cleveland -13.5) feels realistic.

Prediction: Cavaliers 119, Rockets 106

Get more betting analysis and predictions at Sportsbook Wire.

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