Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers Picks and Prediction for Monday November 2 2026
The Monday NBA schedule will get started with a matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Tipoff is scheduled for November 2, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST from Rocket Arena. The game can be televised on NBC Sports Network. The Cavaliers are a 4.5 point home favorite and the total is sitting at 227.5. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions.
Oklahoma City hit by the injury bug
The Oklahoma City Thunder won an NBA best 64 games last season, but have been ravaged by early season injuries. The Thunder (4-2) have dropped two of their first three road games and are locked in a three-way tie for fourth place in the Western Conference standings. On Saturday, Oklahoma City was outscored in each quarter and trailed by as many as 27 points during a 119-98 road loss against Houston.
MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led five Oklahoma City players in double figures with 26 points (10-20 FG) and four rebounds. Rookie G Bennett Stirtz scored 11 points (3-6 3PT) in 26 minutes off the bench. Kenrich Williams added 11 points and seven rebounds for the Thunder.
The Thunder have led the league in defensive efficiency in back-to-back seasons and currently rank fifth in that category. During Saturday’s loss, Oklahoma City allowed Houston to nail 18 three-pointers and shoot 46 percent overall. The Thunder outscored the Rockets 44-30 in the paint and converted 14 of 15 free-throw attempts.
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Cleveland off to an undefeated start at home
The Cleveland Cavaliers have reached the playoffs in four consecutive seasons and were swept by New York in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Cavaliers (4-2) are undefeated through their first three home games and are sitting in fourth place in the conference standings. On Saturday, Cleveland outscored Milwaukee by 27 points in the second quarter and cruised to a 136-111 road triumph.
All-Star F Evan Mobley led all scorers with 27 points on 11-for-16 shooting and pulled down five boards. Cleveland C Jarrett Allen contributed 25 points (12-16 FG), 11 rebounds, and four assists. James Harden added 13 points (3-4 3PT), seven assists, and six rebounds for the Cavaliers.
Cleveland has been a top five offensive unit over the last two years and are currently seventh in the league in offensive efficiency. During Saturday’s victory, the Cavaliers knocked down 20-for-46 from long distance and shot 52 percent overall. The Cavaliers outrebounded the Bucks by a 56-45 margin and led by as many as 36 points.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Cleveland Cavaliers Picks and Prediction
Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -4.5
Cleveland G Peyton Watson is dealing with a hamstring injury and is listed as questionable for this game. The Thunder swept last season’s series against the Cavaliers by an average of 20 points. Oklahoma City lost several key rotation players in the offseason and are currently 23rd in the NBA in offensive efficiency. Take the Cavaliers to win and cover at home.
Pick: Under 227.5
Oklahoma City is playing at the second slowest tempo in the league and Cleveland ranks 23rd in that category. The Thunder will be without starters Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, and Cason Wallace for an extended period of time. Oklahoma City owns a 1-5 O/U record and their games are staying under by an average of 13.2 points. Take the under.
Final Score Prediction: Cleveland Cavaliers win 115-104
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