The Houston Rockets (18-10) host the Cleveland Cavaliers (17-15) after winning three home games in a row. The Rockets are favored by 4.5 points in the contest, which begins at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 27, 2025.
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Rockets vs. Cavaliers Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Rockets 123, Cavaliers 112.
- Moneyline Pick: Rockets (-183)
- Total Pick: Over 234.5 (computer predicts 235.3 points)
- Pick ATS: Rockets (-4.5)
Recent Rockets vs. Cavaliers Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/19/2025 | Rockets | -1.5 | 233.5 | -124 | +104 | 114-104 HOU |
| 1/25/2025 | Cavaliers | -4.5 | 229.5 | -189 | +157 | 135-131 HOU |
| 1/22/2025 | Cavaliers | -1 | 228.5 | -115 | -105 | 109-108 HOU |
Rockets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Houston has gone 16-12-0 ATS this season.
- When they have played as at least 4.5-point favorites this season, the Rockets are 11-10 against the spread.
- Out of Houston's 32 games with a set total, 17 have hit the over (53.1%).
- This season, the Rockets have won 17 out of the 26 games, or 65.4%, in which they've been favored.
- Houston has a record of 13-6, a 68.4% win rate, when it's favored by -183 or more by sportsbooks this season.
Cavaliers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this year, Cleveland has compiled an 11-21-0 record against the spread.
- The Cavaliers are 2-0 against the spread so far when playing as at least 4.5-point underdogs.
- In Cleveland's 32 games with a set total, 16 have hit the over (50%).
- The Cavaliers have been the moneyline underdog four total times this season. They've gone 1-3 in those games.
- In games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +153 or longer, Cleveland has gone 1-1 (50%).
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Rockets vs. Cavaliers Injury Report
Rockets
Rockets:
Fred VanVleet: Out For Season (Acl),
Alperen Sengun: Questionable (Calf)
Cavaliers
Cavaliers:
Larry Nance Jr.: Out (Calf),
Max Strus: Out (Foot)
Rockets vs. Cavaliers Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Saturday, December 27, 2025
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: SCHN and FDSOH
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Arena: Toyota Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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