Published Feb 21, 3:59pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Feb 21, 3:59pm ET
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Updated Feb 21, 3:59pm ET
One of the games on Sunday's NBA slate features the OKC Thunder hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers. Who has the edge in our Thunder vs Cavaliers pick?
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| Oklahoma City Thunder | +1.5 (-110) |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | -1.5 (-110) |
OKC has won three of its past four games, which includes a 105-86 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.
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The Thunder trailed by two points (23-21) after the opening frame. However, the home team pulled away for good in the second quarter, outscoring its opponent 29-10, resulting in a 50-33 advantage at the break, a deficit the Nets could not overcome.
Jared McCain, who OKC acquired in a trade earlier this month, scored a team-high 21 points on 7-of-12 shooting from the floor. Chet Holmgren added 15 points and collected seven rebounds.
After a 13-point loss to Phoenix to conclude January, the Cavaliers have won each of the seven games they have played this month, including a 118-113 victory against the Charlotte Hornets.
Cleveland led by double digits in the first half before the Hornets pulled within four with a minute left to play. Fortunately, Donovan Mitchell's short jumper and four free throws in the final 40 seconds secured the win.
Mitchell poured in a game-high 32 points, along with four assists and three rebounds. Jarrett Allen finished with a double-double of 26 points and 14 rebounds.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Cavaliers have won each of their last five road games and are 6-1 in their previous seven outings against Western Conference opponents. So, with that in mind, look for Cleveland to get the win here.
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Cleveland Cavaliers
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