

NBA Prop Bets: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Oklahoma City Thunder (November 2, 2026)
The Oklahoma City Thunder (4-2) face the Cleveland Cavaliers (4-2) at Rocket Arena. Let's take a look at the NBA Prop Bets for Monday's matchup. The Cavaliers are favored to win at -180, currently marked as 4.5-point favorites, while the Thunder are at +150. The total points line is set at 228.5, with OVER at -105 and UNDER at -115, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 116-112 Cleveland.
- The Cavaliers (-102) have a 1-4-1 ATS record this season, while the Thunder (-118) hold a record of 3-3-0.
- The Cavaliers have a 3-3-0 O/U record this season (meaning three games have gone over the total points line and three have gone under). The Thunder have a 1-5-0 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Cavaliers are averaging 121.0 points per game this season (2nd in the league). Comparatively, the Thunder are averaging only 106.5 (T28th).
- Defensively, the Cavaliers are giving up 116.0 points per game this season (T20th in the league), while the Thunder are giving up an average of 107.0 points (5th).
Game Style
What do the stats tell us about the style of basketball these teams are playing this season?
Pace
- The Cavaliers currently rank 8th for pace this season, recording 101.5 possessions per game. Alternatively, the Thunder sit 28th on that scale with 97.6 possessions per contest.
Field Goal Split
- Looking at field goal splits, 43.6% of the Cavaliers' field goal attempts come from three point range (11th in the league), leaving 56.4% from two. Meanwhile, the Thunder's opponents are taking 45.1% of their attempts from three (24th) and 54.9% from two.
- Comparatively, Oklahoma City takes 35.8% of shots from three (28th), leaving 64.2% from two, while Cleveland's opponents are attempting 42.6% from three (25th) and 57.4% from two.
Beyond the Arc
- In terms of made three-pointers, the Cavaliers are shooting 37.0% from deep in 2026/27 (8th in the NBA), compared to the Thunder who are making an underwhelming 30.9% of their attempts (26th).
- On the opposite end, Cleveland is holding opponents to 33.7% of their three-point attempts (11th), while Oklahoma City's opponents are hitting 35.3% of their shots (17th).
Ball Protection
- The Cavaliers are committing 15.0 turnovers per game this season, ranking T7th in the league, while the Thunder are forcing 16.0 turnovers (T17th).
- Flipping that script, Cleveland is forcing only 14.7 turnovers (24th), while Oklahoma City is committing just 14.7 (5th).
Crashing the Boards
- Cleveland is pulling down 48.2 rebounds per game this season (4th in the league), including 11.7 offensive boards (18th). Conversely, Oklahoma City's opponents are averaging 44.5 rebounds (16th), 13.2 of which have come on the offensive end (T21st).
- Meanwhile, the Thunder are averaging 45.3 rebounds (11th) and 12.5 offensive rebounds (T12th), while the Cavaliers are allowing 45.2 and 13.2, ranking 19th and T21st.
First Quarter Winner
Here are their first quarter records in 2026/27.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 3-3-0 | 1-2-0 | 2-1-0 | 1-3-0 | 2-0-0 | 4-6-0 |
| Oklahoma City | 3-3-0 | 2-1-0 | 1-2-0 | 3-2-0 | 0-1-0 | 4-6-0 |
First Half Winner
Here are their first half records in 2026/27.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 3-3-0 | 1-2-0 | 2-1-0 | 2-2-0 | 1-1-0 | 4-6-0 |
| Oklahoma City | 2-4-0 | 1-2-0 | 1-2-0 | 2-3-0 | 0-1-0 | 3-7-0 |
HT/FT
Cleveland is -110 to complete the HT/FT double. Conversely, Oklahoma City is +190.
- The Cavaliers have completed the HT/FT double in 33.3% of games this season, while the Thunder have completed the HT/FT double in 33.3% of games.
To Go To Overtime
Monday's matchup is +1600 to go to overtime.
- The Cavaliers have played in seven games that went to overtime since the beginning of last season, while the Thunder have appeared in six.
Both Teams 110+
- Both teams have scored 110+ points in five of Cleveland's six games this season. Meanwhile, one of Oklahoma City's six games have seen both squads reach that number.
Last Time They Met
Oklahoma City recorded a 121-113 victory over Cleveland at Paycom Center when these teams last met on February 22, 2026. Chet Holmgren cleaned the glass on that day, finishing with 15 rebounds, as well as 17 points and three blocks. The Thunder have now won three straight against the Cavaliers.
NBA Injury News – Oklahoma City Thunder @ Cleveland Cavaliers (November 2, 2026)
Holmgren underwent a biological treatment on Friday (Oct. 30) to address a small patellar tendon tear and will miss at least 8-10 weeks, per Nick Crain of Slam.
Williams has been diagnosed with a dislocated left ankle and fractured fibula, which will require surgery, Shams Charania of ESPN.
Wallace has been diagnosed with a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will require surgery, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
The Thunder said on Wednesday (Oct. 28) that Caruso is expected to miss time due to an ankle sprain, per Clemente Almanza of USA Today.
Topic is OUT for Monday's (Nov. 2) game against Cleveland.
Sorber is OUT for Monday's (Nov. 2) game against Cleveland.
Watson is Questionable for Monday's (Nov. 2) game against the Thunder.
Tyon is OUT for Monday's (Nov. 2) game against the Thunder.
The Cavaliers said on Tuesday (Oct. 20) that Tomlin will miss at least 3-4 weeks with lower back stress reaction.



























