Cavaliers vs. Thunder: NBA Matchup Preview – February 22, 2026
The Cleveland Cavaliers (36-21) visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (43-14) on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Paycom Center, with tip-off scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET on ABC. The Cavaliers are currently on a seven-game winning streak, while the Thunder boast a strong record as the Western Conference leaders.
Betting Odds
As of 11:29 a.m. ET on Sunday, February 22, 2026, BetMGM Sportsbook lists the Cavaliers as 4.5-point favorites. The point total is set at 226.5. Here’s a breakdown of the key betting odds:
- Spread: Cleveland -4.5
- Total: 226.5
- Moneyline: Cleveland -188, Oklahoma City +156
FanDuel Sportsbook also offers markets including Race to 8 Points, Race to 10 Points, Race to 15 Points, and Race to 20 Points.
Against the Spread & Moneyline Predictions
Analysts are leaning towards the Thunder (+4.5) against the spread and predicting the game will go over the 226.5 point total. The predicted final score is Thunder 120 – Cavaliers 112.
The Cavaliers have been favored in 45 games this season, posting a 30-15 record in those matchups. They have a 23-10 record when favored with odds of -188 or shorter, giving them a 65.3% implied probability of winning. The Thunder have lost their only game as underdogs this season, with a 39.1% implied chance of victory in this contest.
Team Performance & Trends
The Cavaliers score an average of 119.8 points per game, 12.2 more than the Thunder allow (107.6). Cleveland is 24-25 against the spread overall and 35-14 overall when scoring more than 107.6 points. Oklahoma City is 25-11 against the spread and 34-2 overall when scoring over 115.3 points. Cleveland is 22-16 against the spread and 29-9 overall when limiting opponents to under 119.4 points.
Player Props (February 22, 2026)
Here are some player prop odds as of February 22, 2026:
- Donovan Mitchell (CLE): Points 25.5 (-121/-109), Rebounds 3.5 (-135/+102), Assists 5.5 (+120/-159), Made Threes 3.5 (+119/-158)
- Jarrett Allen (CLE): Points 13.5 (-105/-125), Rebounds 9.5 (-110/-120), Assists 1.5 (+117/-156)
- Evan Mobley (CLE): Points 12.5 (-116/-114), Rebounds 6.5 (-140/+106), Assists 2.5 (+104/-139), Made Threes 0.5 (-167/+130)
- Chet Holmgren (OKC): Points 18.5 (-110/-120), Rebounds 8.5 (-111/-119), Assists 2.5 (+124/-164), Made Threes 1.5 (+162/-223)
- Isaiah Hartenstein (OKC): Points 9.5 (-132/-101), Rebounds 8.5 (-115/-114), Assists 4.5 (-126/-104)
- Aaron Wiggins (OKC): Points 14.5 (-126/-106), Rebounds 3.5 (-117/-113), Assists 2.5 (-108/-122), Made Threes 1.5 (-158/+119)
- Cason Wallace (OKC): Points 11.5 (-109/-119), Rebounds 3.5 (-167/+124), Assists 3.5 (-125/-105), Made Threes 1.5 (+119/-158)
Data provided by SportsBettingDime and BetMGM Sportsbook.