Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets Prediction and Betting Tips - Dec. 27 | 2025-26 NBA Season 

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Houston Rockets will be facing each other on Saturday, Dec. 27, in the 2025-2026 NBA regular season. Both teams played on Christmas Day with contrasting results.

The Cavaliers lost to the New York Knicks in their Christmas Day matchup, while the Rockets defeated the LA Lakers on the same day.

The Cavaliers have lost six of their last 10 games and are now sitting in the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference with a 17-15 record. On the other hand, the Rockets are 5-5 in their last 10 and are in the sixth spot in the West with an 18-10.

Here is the preview of their matchup inside the Toyota Center in Houston. Tip-off is scheduled at 9 p.m. Eastern time.

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets odds

Moneyline: Cavaliers +172 vs Rockets -190

Spread: Cavaliers +5.5 (-114) vs Rockets -4.5 (-110)

Total (O/U): Cavaliers -105 (o235) vs Rockets -110 (u234.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets preview

Donovan Mitchell will again be carrying the cudgels for the Cavaliers against the Rockets, following a 34-point performance against the Knicks on Christmas Day. Mitchell averages 30.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game.

Evan Mobley will add another offensive layer to the Cavaliers as he puts up 18.3 points and 9.3 rebounds per game this season. Mobley had 14 points and nine rebounds against the Knicks.

Kevin Durant will be leading the Rockets once more. He is averaging 25.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists this season. Durant scored 25 points and eight assists in their previous game.

Alperen Sengun is the team's second option with averages of 23.0 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 6.9 assists.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets betting tips

• Donovan Mitchell O/U 30.5 points – Take the under.
• Evan Mobley O/U 18.5 points– Take the over.
• Kevin Durant O/U 25.5 points– Take the under.
• Alperen Sengun O/U 23.5 points– Take the over.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Houston Rockets prediction

We predict a win for the Houston Rockets as they have shown to be more equipped on both ends of the floor, compared to the Cavaliers. They also hold the homecourt advantage, giving them the edge in the post-Christmas showdown.

Our prediction: Rockets win by 11.

Edited by Rob Andrew Lo