Houston Rockets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Preview and Prediction - Nov. 19 | 2025-26 NBA Season

NBA: Houston Rockets at Cleveland Cavaliers - Source: Imagn
Houston Rockets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Preview and Prediction - Nov. 19 | 2025-26 NBA Season - Source: Imagn

The Houston Rockets will be on the road to face the Cleveland Cavaliers in another round of league games. It is one of the nine games scheduled for Wednesday.

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The Rockets are 3rd in the Western Conference with a 9-3 record. They have won four of the last five games. Their last matchup was against the Orlando Magic, winning 117-113 in overtime on Sunday on home court.

Rockets forward Kevin Durant recorded 35 points, five rebounds, and six assists. Alperen Sengun added 30 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists.

The Cavaliers, on the other hand, are second in the East with a 10-5 record. They have won three of their last five games, with their last game being a 118-106 home win against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday.

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Donovan Mitchell recorded 37 points, five rebounds, and seven assists. Sam Merrill chipped in with 20 points, five rebounds, and four assists.


Houston Rockets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers game details

The Rockets-Cavaliers game is scheduled for 7 pm ET at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The matchup can be watched on TV via ESPN, FDSOH, and SCHN, and streamed via Fubo.


Houston Rockets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers betting lines

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Moneyline: Rockets (-120) vs. Cavaliers (+100)

Spread: Rockets (-1.5) vs. Cavaliers (+1.5)

Total: (O/U): Rockets (o233.0) -110 vs. Cavaliers (u233.0) -110


Houston Rockets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers preview

The Rockets have a better head-to-head record against the Cavaliers. They have met 142 times, and Houston leads with a 91-51 record. However, the Cavaliers have dominated the contest with a 6-4 record in the last 10 meetings.

Their last regular-season matchup was on Jan. 25, with the Rockets winning 135-131 on the road. Cavs guard Darius Garland recorded 39 points, three rebounds, and nine assists. Rockets center Sengun finished with 26 points, eight rebounds, and three assists.

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Houston Rockets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers predicted starting lineups

Rockets

PG - Amen Thompson | SG - Josh Okogie | SF - Kevin Durant | PF - Jeff Green | C- Alperen Sengun

Cavaliers

PG - Craig Porter Jr. | SG - Donovan Mitchell | SF - De'Andre Hunter | PF - Evan Mobley | C - Jarrett Allen

Note: The starting lineups could still change ahead of tipoff.


Houston Rockets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers betting tips

Kevin Durant has an over/under of 26.5 points via FanDuel. He is averaging 25.9 ppg already this season, and the safe bet is the over.

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Meanwhile, Donovan Mitchell has an over/under of 28.5 points via FanDuel. He is averaging 30.9 ppg already this season, and the safe bet is the over.


Game prediction

The Rockets are the favorites to win against the Cavaliers. They have a 54.5% win probability compared to the Cavaliers, who have a 50% chance.

Cleveland Cavaliers Nation! You can check out the latest Cleveland Cavaliers Schedule and dive into the Cavaliers Depth Chart for NBA Season 2024-25.

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