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CLE 30%70% HOU
# NBA
Cavaliers vs Rockets prediction
Cleveland Cavaliers at Houston Rockets, Sunday 3 January, 7:00 PM ET at Toyota Center (Houston). Our line gives the Rockets a 70% chance.
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- Rank
- Tiro
5 more wins to Gladiator
Season leaders
Cavaliers
- PointsDonovan Mitchell21.9
- AssistsJames Harden6.3
- ReboundsJarrett Allen8.7
Rockets
- PointsAlperen Sengun23.3
- AssistsAlperen Sengun7.8
- ReboundsAlperen Sengun8.7
Season averages
| CLE | Stat | HOU |
|---|---|---|
| L1 | Streak | W2 |
| 116.1 | Points Against | 106.4 |
| 4-3 | Last Ten Games | 7-1 |
| 119.7 | Points Per Game | 119.3 |
| 47 | Field Goal % | 50 |
| 37 | Three Point % | 39 |
| 47.9 | Rebounds Per Game | 44.0 |
| 29.0 | Assists Per Game | 28.8 |
| 6.0 | Blocks Per Game | 5.6 |
| 7.6 | Steals Per Game | 9.5 |
Last five games
Cavaliers
- Wvs MIN127-125 OT
- Wvs WSH121-111
- Lat ATL114-111
- Wat MIL136-111
- Lvs OKC117-112
Rockets
- Wvs ATL120-110
- Wat MIL132-100
- Lat DAL116-111
- Wvs OKC119-98
- Wvs BOS109-93
Injury report
Cavaliers
- Jaylon TysonOut
- Peyton WatsonOut
Rockets
- Clint CapelaDay-To-Day
- Steven AdamsOut
Game info
- Venue
- Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX
- TV
- DAZN CLE
- Season series
- Series starts 1/3
Cavaliers and Rockets this season
- Sun 3 JanCavaliers at RocketsSun 7:00 PM ET
- Mon 22 MarRockets at CavaliersMon 7:00 PM ET
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Questions
What time is Cavaliers vs Rockets?
7:00 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Sunday 3 January 2027. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.
What channel is Cavaliers vs Rockets on?
ESPN lists DAZN CLE for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.
Who is favoured in Cavaliers vs Rockets?
Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Houston Rockets a 70% chance, so a call on them pays x1.43. It does not know about injuries or rest.
Where is Cavaliers vs Rockets played?
At Toyota Center (Houston) in Houston, TX, the home of the Houston Rockets.
How many times do the Cavaliers and Rockets play this season?
This season's schedule has 2 games between them.
When do the Cavaliers and Rockets play next?
Monday 22 March 2027 at 7:00 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Rockets at the Cavaliers.
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