Rockets vs. Cavaliers Predictions and Odds - Dec 15, 2021

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Houston Rockets clash in the NBA at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Wednesday, starting at 7:00 PM EST.

Dimers' best betting picks for Rockets vs. Cavaliers, as well as our score prediction, best odds and player props, are featured in this article.

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Who will win Rockets vs. Cavaliers?

Using state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Rockets-Cavaliers NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Cavaliers a 77% chance of defeating the Rockets.

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Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Cavaliers are -9.5 favorites versus the Rockets, with -105 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds available.

For the underdog Rockets (+9.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM has the best odds on offer at -110.

BetMGM has the best moneyline odds for the Cavaliers at -400. That means you can risk $400 to win $100, for a total payout of $500, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Rockets at +360, where you can bet $100 to profit $360, earning a total payout of $460, if they win.

The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 217.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which has the best odds for the Over at -105, while BetMGM has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check all the legal sportbooks that are available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Rockets (+9.5) are a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the Over/Under total of 217.5 points is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Rockets vs. Cavaliers

• Spread: Rockets +9.5 at -110 with BetMGM (53% probability)
• Moneyline: Rockets Win at +360 with FanDuel Sportsbook (0.9% edge)
• Over/Under: Over 217.5 at -105 with DraftKings Sportsbook (51% probability)

While the Cavaliers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Rockets moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

Rockets vs. Cavaliers Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Houston vs. Cleveland at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse this Wednesday has the Cavaliers winning 112-104.

Use our interactive widget below to explore the current Spread, Over/Under and Moneyline probabilities and odds for the game, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Wednesday's Rockets-Cavaliers matchup, including pre-game predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Rockets vs. Cavaliers Player Props

Prop bets are an exciting way to wager on Houston vs. Cleveland without necessarily betting on the outcome of Wednesday's game itself.

DimersBOT uses the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse.

Jae'Sean Tate is expected to lead the way for the Rockets with 15 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, while Darius Garland is projected to have 20 points, 3 rebounds and 8 assists for the Cavaliers.

Rockets Projected Box Score

• Jae'Sean Tate: 15 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST
• Armoni Brooks: 15 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
• Kenyon Martin: 12 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST
• D.J. Augustin: 12 PTS, 2 REB, 5 AST
• Garrison Mathews: 12 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST

Cavaliers Projected Box Score

• Darius Garland: 20 PTS, 3 REB, 8 AST
• Jarrett Allen: 20 PTS, 13 REB, 2 AST
• Lauri Markkanen: 16 PTS, 7 REB, 2 AST
• Kevin Love: 13 PTS, 8 REB, 3 AST
• Cedi Osman: 13 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting insights before Rockets vs. Cavaliers on Wednesday December 15, 2021.

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Rockets vs. Cavaliers 2021 Game Info

When do the Cavaliers play the Rockets?

• Date: Wednesday December 15, 2021
• Time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST
• Venue: Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse

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