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Cleveland vs Oklahoma. NBA Match Prediction
On January 9, a match between Cleveland and Oklahoma will take place. The meeting promises to be a real highlight of the regular season, because the leaders of the Eastern and Western Conferences will take to the court. The Cavaliers demonstrate consistently high results and are determined to strengthen their positions, while the Thunder will continue to fight for maintaining leadership in the West. Who will emerge victorious from this bright confrontation? - find out in our betting tip
Command Analysis
Cleveland Cavaliers
USACurrent form
The Cavs continue to confidently hold the lead in the Eastern Conference. Kenny Atkinson's charges play stable and productive basketball, which allows them to score points in almost every match. In the last meeting, Cleveland defeated Charlotte (115:105), showing dominance throughout the match. Evan Mobley again became a key player, scoring 17 points and adding 5 rebounds.
An important factor in the team's success is the depth of the roster and teamwork. Garland, Mitchell and Allen are in great shape, and the rotation allows them to maintain the pace throughout the game. Cleveland is especially confident in its home arena, where the support of the fans becomes an additional motivator. The match against the leader of the Western Conference will be a good test for the team.
Disqualifications and injuries
The team approaches the confrontation with an optimal line-up.
Interesting facts for betting
The Cavs' winning streak is now 10 games.
Projected lineup: Mobley - Wade, Allen - Mitchell, Garland.
Oklahoma City Thunder
USACurrent form
The Thunder have been pleasantly surprising this season, leading the Western Conference table. Mark Dainolt's team demonstrates offensive basketball and high efficiency. In the last matches, Oklahoma defeated Memphis (130:106) and Boston (105:92), confirming the status of one of the main contenders for a successful end to the season.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander remains the team's leader, regularly scoring 30+ points per game. Josh Giddey and Chet Holmgren are also in great form, adding even more variety to the Thunder's game. However, road games can sometimes be difficult for Oklahoma, which could be a factor in the upcoming showdown with Cleveland.
Disqualifications and injuries
Alex Caruso, Adam Flagler, Chet Holmgren and Nikola Topic are out next game with injuries.
Interesting facts for betting
The Thunder have won their last ten games in a row.
Tentative lineup: Wilmsya - Dort, Hartenstein - Wallace, Gilgeous - Alexander.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Oklahoma win
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head matches, the Thunder have won in the first quarter.
2.05Bet 1st quarter: total under 58 points
Only 1 of the last 5 head-to-head games has seen more than 58 points scored in the first quarter.
1.90Tip and bets
The match promises to be a tense battle between the leaders of both conferences. Cleveland has the advantage of a home arena and is in excellent shape. Kenny Atkinson's team knows how to punish opponents for mistakes and actively uses the strengths of their leaders.
Oklahoma is counting on Gilgeous-Alexander's leadership and teamwork. However, the team plays less confidently on the road, which may affect the result. In our opinion, Cleveland will be able to use its trump cards and win this match.
Our prediction is a Cleveland win with overtime at 1.72
Bet on total
Most likely, the match will be held in a high-scoring manner. Both teams have powerful attack lines and are ready to show bright basketball. A potential victory or defeat will not greatly affect the tournament prospects, which gives the opportunity to play more freely. We assume that the total will be broken.
Betting Tip - total over 227.5 points for 1.75
Bet on statistics
Cleveland will strive not only to win, but to do so confidently. The team is ready for a high-tempo match, and the support of the fans at home will be an additional incentive. We believe that the Cavaliers will break the individual total and demonstrate their maximum.
Prediction - Cleveland individual total over 114.5 points for 1.78
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