Cavaliers vs. Rockets Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Nov. 19

Cavaliers vs. Rockets Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Rocket Arena -- Cleveland, Ohio
• Coverage: ESPN, FDSOH, and SCHN

The Houston Rockets (9-3) will look to continue a four-game winning streak when they hit the road to play the Cleveland Cavaliers (10-5) on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Rocket Arena as just 1-point underdogs. The game airs at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN, FDSOH, and SCHN. The point total for the matchup is 232.5.

Cavaliers vs. Rockets Odds & Spread

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Cavaliers vs. Rockets Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Cavaliers win (63.7%)

Cavaliers vs. Rockets Betting Trends

• The Cavaliers have covered the spread six times this season (6-9-0).
• In the Rockets' 12 games this season, they have eight wins against the spread.
• This season, Cavaliers games have hit the over eight times out of 12 chances.
• The Rockets have gone over the point total 83.3% of the time this season (10 of 12 games with a set point total).
• At home, Cleveland has a worse record against the spread (3-5-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (3-4-0).
• When it comes to over/unders, the Cavaliers hit the over less often when playing at home, as they've eclipsed the total three times in eight opportunities this season (37.5%). In road games, they have hit the over five times in seven opportunities (71.4%).
• Houston has been better against the spread on the road (5-1-0) than at home (3-3-0) this season.
• Looking at the over/under, Rockets games have gone over less frequently at home (four of six, 66.7%) than on the road (six of six, 100%).

Cavaliers Leaders

• Donovan Mitchell averages 30.9 points, 4.6 boards and 5.5 assists.
• Evan Mobley averages 18.9 points, 8.8 rebounds and 4.3 assists.
• Jarrett Allen is averaging 15.3 points, 1.8 assists and 7.6 rebounds.
• De'Andre Hunter is averaging 17.4 points, 4.8 boards and 2.9 assists.
• Sam Merrill is averaging 13.9 points, 2.1 boards and 2.3 assists.

Rockets Leaders

• Per game, Alperen Sengun gives the Rockets 23 points, 10.3 boards and 7.4 assists. He also averages 1.3 steals and 1 block.
• Kevin Durant's numbers on the season are 25.9 points, 4.7 boards and 3.4 assists per game. He is making 51% of his shots from the floor and 40% from beyond the arc, with an average of 1.8 treys.
• The Rockets get 17.3 points per game from Amen Thompson, plus 6.1 boards and 5.2 assists.
• Jabari Smith Jr. averages 14.5 points, 6.4 boards and 1.6 assists. He is draining 45.7% of his shots from the floor and 37.3% from beyond the arc, with 2 triples per contest.
• The Rockets are getting 12.6 points, 2.7 boards and 3.1 assists per game from Reed Sheppard.

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