Cleveland Cavaliers vs Oklahoma City Thunder 3 November 2026 Prediction

Cleveland and Oklahoma City will meet in two consecutive games. The Cavaliers have started the season well and are moving up the Eastern Conference standings, while injuries have left the 2024-25 champions short-handed. Can Cleveland take advantage at home?

Cleveland Cavaliers Start 4-2

Kenny Atkinson’s team has won four of its first six games, losing only to Philadelphia (106-114) and Atlanta (111-114). Both losses came on the road. Cleveland is 3-0 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

The Cavaliers have spread the scoring load without giving their starters excessive minutes. Four players are averaging at least 15 points while playing no more than 33 minutes per game. Cleveland ranks second in offensive rating and scores 121 points per game. Donovan Mitchell is averaging more than 22 points for the ninth straight season.

Cleveland Cavaliers Predicted Lineup: Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Watson, Mobley, Allen

Other available players: Guards: Tyson, Merrill, Porter Jr., Thomas, Proctor; forwards: Hezonja, Minix, Enurana; centers: Bryant, Ude Jr.

Out: Diop and Tomlin (injuries)

Manager: Kenny Atkinson

Oklahoma City Thunder Face Multiple Injuries

Oklahoma City lost four players in two days, including two starters. Those absences came ahead of a road trip. The Thunder then lost to Dallas (96-120) and Houston (98-119), dropping to fifth in the Western Conference.

Oklahoma City’s depth is being tested. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 26 points per game and will need to lead the offense. Ajay Mitchell has also contributed, scoring at least 18 points in three of his last four games, but the Thunder remain short-handed.

Oklahoma City Thunder Predicted Lineup: Gilgeous-Alexander, McCain, Ajay Mitchell, Kenrich Williams, Hartenstein

Other available players: Guards: Peavy, Stirtz, Dix, Barnhizer; forward: Jaylin Williams; center: Mara

Out: Caruso, Holmgren, Sorber, Topić, Wallace and Jalen Williams (injuries)

Manager: Mark Daigneault

Oklahoma City Thunder Have Won Six of Seven Meetings

Oklahoma City has won six of its last seven games against Cleveland.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction: Cleveland Cavaliers Handicap -4.5

Main prediction: Cleveland has won four of its last five games and is 3-0 at home. Oklahoma City is missing several key players and will play its third straight road game after losing the first two by at least 21 points each. The pick is Cleveland Cavaliers handicap -4.5.

Team total prediction: Cleveland averages 121 points per game and has reached that mark in all three home games. Oklahoma City allowed at least 119 points to both Dallas and Houston. The pick is Cleveland Cavaliers team total over 119.5.