Rockets vs. Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Picks - Nov. 19

The Houston Rockets (9-3) will try to build on a four-game winning run when they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (10-5) on November 19, 2025 at Rocket Arena. Wednesday's matchup between the Rockets and the Cavaliers features a tight line of Houston -1.5. The point total for the game is 233.5.

Here's everything you need to know to know about the Rockets-Cavaliers game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Rockets vs. Cavaliers Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
• Where: Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio
• TV: ESPN, FDSOH, and SCHN
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Rockets vs. Cavaliers Prediction

ATS Pick: Rockets (- 1.5)
O/U Pick: Over (233.5)
Score Prediction: Rockets 120 - Cavaliers 118

Rockets vs. Cavaliers Betting Insights

• Rockets games have finished over 233.5 points scored, their current matchup's over/under, six times (out of 12) this season.
• The Cavaliers games have gone over 233.5 total points scored in seven of 15 total matchups this year.
• These teams average 245.7 points per game combined, 12.2 more than the over/under of 233.5.
• Opponents of these teams have averaged a combined 229.5 points per game, 4.0 fewer than the point total in this matchup.
• Houston has been victorious in nine, or 81.8%, of the 11 contests it has been chosen as favorites in this season.
• Cleveland came away victorious in the one game it played as the underdog this season.
• Houston has won both of its last two head-to-head meetings with Cleveland.
• The Rockets also have a 2-0 edge against the spread when taking on the Cavaliers.

Rockets Recent Trends

• Against the spread, the Rockets are 8-4-0 this year.
• Houston has an against the spread record of 7-4 in its 11 games as a favorite of 1.5 points or more so far this season.
• The Rockets have eclipsed the over/under in 66.7% of their opportunities this year (10 times over 15 games with a set point total).
• The Rockets record 8.6 more points per game (124.8) than the Cavaliers give up (116.2).
• Houston is 8-1 against the spread and 8-1 overall when scoring more than 116.2 points.
• The Rockets make 49.1% of their shots from the field this season, which is 2.9 percentage points higher than the Cavaliers have allowed to their opponents (46.2%).
• Against the spread, the Rockets have fared worse when playing at home, covering three times in six home games, and five times in six road games.
• Houston has eclipsed the over/under in a lower percentage of home games (66.7%) than away games (100%).
• The Rockets have fared better as a moneyline favorite at home, posting a home record of 5-1, compared to going 4-1 in road games.

Rockets Recent Stats

Rockets Leaders

• Alperen Sengun averages 23.0 points, 7.4 assists and 10.3 rebounds per contest.
• Kevin Durant averages 25.9 points, 3.4 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game.
• Amen Thompson puts up 17.3 points, 6.1 boards and 5.2 assists per contest, shooting 47.1% from the field.
• Jabari Smith Jr. posts 14.5 points, 6.4 boards and 1.6 assists per contest, shooting 45.7% from the floor and 37.3% from downtown with 2.0 made treys per game.
• Reed Sheppard posts 12.6 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game. At the other end he averages 1.6 steals and 0.3 blocks.

Rockets Player Props

Cavaliers Recent Trends

• The Cavaliers have a 5-5 record against the spread while going 7-3 overall in their past 10 contests.
• Cleveland and its opponents have combined to score an average of 238.5 combined points over its last 10 games, 5.0 more than the 233.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Cavaliers are 6-9-0 against the spread this year.
• Cleveland has been underdogs by 1.5 points or more once this year and covered the spread.
• Cavaliers games this season have hit the over 53.3% of the time (eight out of 15 games with a set point total).
• The Cavaliers' 120.9 points per game are 7.6 more points than the 113.3 the Rockets give up to opponents.
• Cleveland is 6-4 against the spread and 9-1 overall when it scores more than 113.3 points.
• The Cavaliers are shooting 45.9% from the field, 0.5% higher than the 45.4% the Rockets' opponents have shot this season.
• In 2025-26 against the spread, the Cavaliers have a lower winning percentage at home (.375, 3-5-0 record) than on the road (.429, 3-4-0).
• Cleveland's games have finished above the over/under 37.5% of the time at home (three of eight), and 71.4% of the time away (five of seven).
• The Cavaliers' winning percentage at home when moneyline favorites is .750 (6-2), and on the road it is .500 (3-3).

Cavaliers Recent Stats

Cavaliers Leaders

• Donovan Mitchell delivers 30.9 points, 4.6 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game for the Cavaliers.
• On a per-game basis, Evan Mobley gives the Cavaliers 18.9 points, 8.8 rebounds and 4.3 assists. He also averages 1.2 steals and 1.6 blocked shots (10th in NBA).
• Jarrett Allen is averaging 15.3 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest. He is draining 58.6% of his shots from the field.
• De'Andre Hunter gets the Cavaliers 17.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists per contest while putting up 0.7 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
• Sam Merrill gives the Cavaliers 13.9 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game while delivering 0.5 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.

Cavaliers Player Props

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