The Oklahoma City Thunder are 0-4 straight up and against the spread in their last four games against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Thunder will try to snap that losing streak this Thursday night at home against the Cavs.
Cavaliers vs. Thunder odds 2017: Oklahoma City looks to break SU, ATS skid against Cleveland
The Oklahoma City Thunder haven’t defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers since 2014 as the teams hit the hardwood together with Russell Westbrook and company a home underdog on Thursday.
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Oklahoma City is a 1-point home underdog at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com. Over their last eight games against the Cavaliers, the Thunder are just 2-6 SU and 1-7 ATS.
The Thunder put together a nice stretch of games in the month of January in a 7-3 SU and ATS run, but ended the month on a low note with a 107-91 loss to Cleveland and a 108-94 loss to San Antonio.
After continuing that skid in a 128-100 loss at home to Chicago, Oklahoma City turned things around over its last three games with a 2-1 SU and 3-0 ATS record that included a home upset over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Oklahoma City will get a shot at some redemption from their ugly loss in Cleveland 12 days ago this Thursday.
In their last 15 games as a home underdog, the Thunder are 10-4-1 ATS with six outright upsets per the OddsShark NBA Database.
Trend: The Thunder are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 games as home underdogs.
Trend: The UNDER is 5-1 in the last six games between the Thunder and Cavaliers.
Cleveland has seemingly broken out of its midseason slump, entering Wednesday night’s action on a 5-1 SU and 4-2 ATS run after going 2-6 SU and ATS over its previous eight games. Thursday night’s game could pose a challenge for the Cavaliers, who will be playing on the second night of a back-to-back and their third game in four nights. The Cavaliers are 4-10 SU and 3-11 ATS in their last 14 games on the second night of a back-to-back.
Thursday night’s total is set at 218 points. The UNDER is 5-1 in the last six games between Oklahoma City and Cleveland.
Oklahoma City is 5-18 SU and 8-15 ATS over its last 23 games as an underdog. The Thunder have consistently struggled against the league’s top teams this season despite Russell Westbrook’s superhuman efforts. With this game being played at home and Cleveland coming in potentially tired, this may be a golden opportunity for the Thunder to pick up a statement win.
Cleveland Cavaliers at Oklahoma City Thunder
When: Thursday, February 9, 8:00 p.m. ET
Where: Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
