Houston Rockets vs
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Houston Rockets Look to Sweep Season Series Against Cleveland Cavaliers in Saturday Night Showdown

The Houston Rockets (29-14) will be aiming to complete a series sweep as they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers (36-7) at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Saturday night at 7:30 PM ET. In their previous matchup, the Rockets secured a narrow 109-108 victory over the Cavaliers as 1.5-point underdogs. Cleveland holds a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against Houston. Despite Cleveland being the betting favorite with an opening line of -3.5, the line has not moved. Stay tuned to see which team will come out on top in this Houston vs. Cleveland prediction. Please note that this preview was written prior to Friday's game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rockets +131 | Cavaliers -155
• Spread: Rockets +3.5 (-110) | Cavaliers -3.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 227.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 61%.

Houston vs Cleveland Stats

Houston Rockets

The Houston Rockets recently bounced back from a loss to the Detroit Pistons with a win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, securing their second win in three games and taking the series lead. With a power ranking of 5, the Rockets are ranked 12th in offense, averaging 113.81 points per game, and 4th in defense, allowing an average of 107.83 points against them per game. The team has a record of 29-14 this season, and defensively, they hold opponents to 45.06% shooting from the field and 74.04% from the free-throw line. Offensively, they shoot 44.79% from the field, 75.56% from the free-throw line, and 33.84% from three-point range. Their upcoming game against an opponent will be without Jabari Smith Jr., who has been ruled out due to a hand injury. The team will look to maintain their momentum and possibly sweep the season series when they play on Saturday.

Cleveland Cavaliers Analysis

The Cleveland Cavaliers recently had their two-game winning streak come to an end at the hands of the Houston Rockets. They will be facing the Philadelphia 76ers on the road before returning home to play Houston again. Despite scoring 108 points in their last game, the Cavaliers typically average 121.7 points per game with solid shooting percentages. Defensively, they have been giving up an average of 111.6 points per game and will need a strong effort to secure a victory in the upcoming games. Unfortunately, Isaac Okoro and Evan Mobley will be out due to injuries, with Caris LeVert listed as questionable. The Cavaliers hold a power ranking of 2, ranking #2 for offense and #11 for defense. They have been performing well in various statistical categories such as shooting percentages, rebounding, and turnovers. It will be interesting to see how they bounce back in their upcoming matchups.

Houston Rockets Dominate on the Road, Primed to Cover Spread Against Cleveland Cavaliers

The Houston Rockets have demonstrated their dominance on the road by winning eight of their last nine games, in contrast to the Cleveland Cavaliers who have split their last four matchups. Houston's superior shooting accuracy, with over 44 percent success rate on the road, gives them an advantage in this upcoming game. Additionally, their strong ball movement and effective rebounding, averaging more than 15 offensive rebounds per game away, create ample scoring opportunities. Furthermore, their solid ball security minimizes scoring chances for the Cavaliers. Though Cleveland typically excels defensively, recent struggles and back-to-back games may hinder their ability to contain Houston. Therefore, it is recommended to place your bet on Houston to cover the spread in this matchup.

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