NBA - Cavs @ Thunder
(NBA) Cleveland vs. Oklahoma City, 01/27/2023 8:00 PM, Score: 100 - 112
Total: 222.50 | -110.00 Over
Result: Loss
This game hinges on the availability of Donovan Mitchell to a degree in terms of a confidence factor, but even if he doesn't play I like what the Cavs have been doing on the road defensively. They've dictated pace and have leaned heavily on their defensive acumen and seeing games go under the total in 5 of the last 7 games. Shai Gilgaeous Alexander has been lights out and has lead the OKC Thunder to a surprising season, but this matchup isn't going to bode well for the Thunder who are not playing defense well enough to exploit Clevelands middling field goal percentage. I expect Cleveland to defend the deep ball that OKC relies on at home, well enough to dominate the rebounding battle and score most of their points in the paint where OKC is weakest. The safest play is the over, being that this game is in OKC and they tend to be more track meet than chess match. Both team hit the 110+ mark tonight, especially with Cleveland on a back to back.

Official Play: Over 222.50

Side Bet: Darius Garland over His Point Total (line isn't released yet)

Side Bet: Cavs MoneyLine if Donovan Plays