Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the Houston Rockets (9-8), 11-point favorites, head to Cleveland to play the Cavaliers (3-14). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 213 points and it can be seen on Fox Sports – Ohio at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
Houston Rockets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers ATS Odds
The last time the Rockets played, they were topped by the Detroit Pistons, 116-111, but they were able to cover as 8.5-point underdogs. The Rockets, meanwhile, beat the Philadelphia 76ers,121-112, resulting in a push. Both games went over their projected point totals. The Houston game finished 12.5 points over the projected point total of 214.5, while the Cleveland game finished 11 points over the projected point total of 222.
The Cavaliers had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 34.1 (above their season average of 26.8) and had a turnover percentage of 7.4 (better than their season average of 12.9). Houston, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.7 (above their season average of 23.5). Tristan Thompson was a key piece for Cleveland with 18 points and 13 rebounds. Clint Capela had a solid performance for Houston, finishing with 29 points and 21 rebounds.
The Rockets dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent matchup, Houston won 120-88. The Rockets’ 7.4 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Cavaliers, who had a mark of 10.5. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Vegas has been spot on when setting the total of Rockets games, with an even split between overs and unders. Houston heads into the game with records of 9-8 straight up (SU) and 7-9 against the spread (ATS).
Games involving the Cavaliers tend to go under the projected point total (62.5 percent). Moreover, Cleveland is 3-14 SU and 8-8 ATS.
The Rockets’ Capela has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 20 points,11.4 rebounds,2.0 blocks per game. Meanwhile, Thompson has averaged 13 points,12.6 rebounds during that same time frame for the Cavaliers.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the league’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Cleveland ranks 29th in possessions per game (98.8) and Houston is 28th (98.8). ,
Rockets vs. Cavaliers ATS Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Rockets, ATS Winner – Cavaliers, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Cavaliers average 14.882352941176471 second chance points per game, which ranks 6 in the league. The Rockets rank 12 in second chance points allowed per game (12.705882352941176).
- Houston ranks first in three pointers attempted per game (41.6) while Cleveland ranks 29th (23.6).
- The Rockets rank fourth in fast break points allowed per game (11.1) while the Cavaliers rank 22nd (14.6).
- Houston ranks 14th in points off turnovers per game (17.0) while Cleveland ranks 26th (14.3).
- Cleveland ranks 19 in rebounds per game (43.76470588235294) while Houston ranks 26 (41).
- The Rockets rank fourth in blocks per game (6.2) while the Cavaliers rank 27th (2.5).
- The Rockets average 8.235294117647058 steals per game, which ranks 11 in the league. The Cavaliers rank 20 in steals allowed per game (8.117647058823529).
- Houston ranks 25 in points in the paint per game (42.8235294117647) while Cleveland ranks 26 (42.705882352941174).
- Houston ranks second in assists allowed per game (21.2) while Cleveland ranks 21st (24.1).
- In games where they allow under 100 points, Cleveland is 1-2 and Houston is 4-2.
- In games where they reach 100 points, the Cavaliers are 3-8 and the Rockets are 7-4.
- Cleveland is 3-5 ATS at home, while Houston is 4-4 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone under in 5 of the Cavaliers’ 8 home games, while 5 of the Rockets’ 8 road games have gone under.
Bettings Trends:
- The Rockets are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Cavaliers are 3-2.
- In their last five games, Houston has 3 overs and 2 unders, while Cleveland has 4 unders and 1 over.
- The Rockets have outscored opponents by an average of 9.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Houston has been defeated by an average of 0.5 points.
- During their last five games, the Cavaliers have scored an average of 107.2 points per game (2.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 108.4 points per game (3.3 below their season average).
