Rockets vs. Cavaliers Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Dec. 27

The Houston Rockets (18-10) welcome in the Cleveland Cavaliers (17-15) after victories in three home games in a row.

The Rockets square off against the Cavaliers in a game that Houston is currently a modest favorite by 4 points. A 234.5-point over/under has been set for the matchup.

Rockets vs. Cavaliers Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Saturday, December 27, 2025
• Game time: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: Houston, Texas
• Arena: Toyota Center
• Total: 234.5 points
• Spread: Rockets -4
• Moneyline: Rockets (-168), Cavaliers (+142)

How to watch Rockets vs. Cavaliers

• TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Ohio 1 (Cleveland feed)
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Rockets vs. Cavaliers

• The Rockets and their opponents have gone over 234.5 combined points in 11 of 28 games this season.
• The Cavaliers have played 16 games this season that ended with a combined score higher than 234.5 points.
• These teams average 240.7 points per game between them, 6.2 more than this game's point total.
• These teams give up 229.9 points per game combined, 4.6 points fewer than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Rockets vs. Cavaliers

• Houston has compiled a 16-12-0 ATS record so far this year.
• The Rockets have an ATS record of 11-10 when playing as at least 4-point favorites this season.
• The Cavaliers have covered 11 times in 32 games with a spread this year.
• Cleveland has covered the spread when playing as at least 4-point underdogs in two of two opportunities this year.
• The Rockets are 8-2 overall, and 5-5 against the spread, at home.
• As a 4-point favorite or greater at home, Houston is 5-4 ATS.
• This year away from home, the Cavaliers are 5-8 against the spread and 6-7 overall.
• Cleveland has two wins ATS (2-5) away from home as 4-point underdogs or more.

Betting the Moneyline: Rockets vs. Cavaliers

• The Rockets have won 65.4% of the games this season when they were favored on the moneyline (17-9).
• The Cavaliers have entered the game as underdogs four times this season and won once.
• Houston has a record of 14-7 in games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -168 or shorter (winning 66.7%).
• This season, Cleveland has won one of its two games when it is the underdog by at least +142 on the moneyline.
• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Rockets a 62.7% chance to win.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Rockets vs. Cavaliers

• Pick ATS: Rockets (- 4)
• Pick OU: Under (234.5)
  
• Prediction: Rockets 119 - Cavaliers 112
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