Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds & Spreads - December 10 | 2022-23 NBA Season
The Oklahoma City Thunder (11-14) are coming into tonight's game off the back of a 123-102 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. The defeat snapped the Thunder's three-game winning streak. Their opponents tonight, the Cleveland Cavaliers (16-10), are also coming off of a loss thanks to a 106-95 defeat against the Sacramento Kings.
The Cavaliers have performed better overall than tonight's opponents this season. However, neither team has much momentum ahead of this evening's clash. Interestingly, the Cleveland outfit have won the last three clashes they've had with the Thunder. They'll look to extend that record to 4-0 tonight.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Match Details
Fixture: Thunder @ Cavaliers
Date & Time: Saturday, December 10, 07:40 p.m. ET
Venue: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report
On the Thunder's end, power forward Chet Holmgren remains out following an additional foot surgery for his August injury. Small forward Kenrich Williams is out due to a knee injury.
On the Cavaliers' front, power forward Dean Wade is out due to a shoulder injury. Point guard Ricky Rubio is out with a knee injury. Shooting guard Dylan Windler is out with an ankle injury. Power forward Kevin Love is out with back soreness. Shooting guard Donovan Mitchell is doubtful due to ankle soreness.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Odds & Spreads
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Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Starting 5s
Thunder - PG: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, SG: Josh Giddey, SF: Luguentz Dort, PF: Jalen Williams, C: Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
Cavaliers - PG: Darius Garland, SG: Donovan Mitchell, SF: Lamar Stevens, PF: Evan Mobley, C: Jarrett Allen
Thunder vs. Cavaliers Prediction
The fact that major draft pick Chet Holmgren will miss this whole season is a nightmare for the Thunder. Even with his absence, the team has performed respectably on offense. It's on the defensive end of the court that the Oklahoma outfit have often come noticeably unstuck this season.
The Cavaliers, meanwhile, are the superior team overall but are riddled with injuries and are playing back-to-back nights, which means fatigue could be an issue. Arguably the best defensive team in the league when playing at full strength, even if they're tired, the Cavs should be able to pull out a win tonight.
Prediction: Cavaliers -7 (-110)
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