Cleveland Cavaliers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Picks and Predictions for Sunday, February 22, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 02/22/2026, 04:10 AM ET
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The Cleveland Cavaliers will be on the road Sunday afternoon for a 1:00 PM game in Oklahoma City against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and we have you ready to roll with our Cleveland vs Oklahoma City prediction. Cleveland comes into this game with 36 wins and 21 losses on the year. The Oklahoma City Thunder stay home on Sunday with 43 wins and 14 losses this season. Cleveland comes into this game on a lengthy winning streak following a 5 point Rd. win. victory against Charlotte in their last outing. The Thunder come into this game playing well, having won three of the last five after a 19-point victory against Brooklyn last time out. Β Read more about this Cleveland vs Oklahoma City prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try ourΒ NBA Predictions.

Cleveland tries to stay hotΒ 

Offensively, Cleveland has been solid this season, averaging 19.8 points on 48% shooting from the floor this season. Defensively, Cleveland has been good enough, holding opponents to 115.3 points per game through 57 games this year. The Cleveland offense carried the team in their last outing, pouring in 118 points on 53% shooting and knocking down 10 triples in the game period. Defensively, Cleveland was the better team, allowing just 113 points on 39% shooting. Cleveland lost the rebounding battle by 6, but forced 14 turnovers in the win. Donovan Mitchell led the Cleveland offense with 32 points on 22 shots.

Donovan Mitchell leads the Cleveland offense this season with 28.8 points and 5.9 assists per game. James Harden is averaging 18.4 points per game this season for Cleveland, but his play has been limited to just five times with Cleveland. Big man Evan Mobley averages 17.7 points and leads the team with 8.8 rebounds. Jared Allen is averaging 14.9 points in just over 27 minutes per game this season.

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OKC looks to keep it rolling

Offensively, Oklahoma City has been stout this season, averaging 119.4 points on 49% shooting on the floor. Defensively, Oklahoma City is allowing just 107.6 points per game this season. Offensively, Oklahoma City was the better team in their last outing, scoring 105 points, including 55 in the second half, on 42% shooting from the floor. Defensively, Oklahoma City was phenomenal, allowing just 86 points on 37% shooting. Oklahoma City won the rebounding battle by 7 and forced 21 turnovers in the win. Jared McCain led the way for the Oklahoma City offense in their last outing with 21 points on 12 shots.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the Oklahoma City offense this season with 31.8 points and 6.4 assists per game. Jalen Williams is averaging 17.5 points per game this season. Big man Chet Holmgren averages 17.4 points to go along with the team-leading 8.6 rebounds per game this season. Ajay Mitchell averages 14.1 points per game this year, and Jared McCain is averaging 11.8 points per game through his first 5 games with the Thunder.

Cleveland vs Oklahoma City Pick

  • Cleveland vs Oklahoma City Spread Pick

Both teams are playing great basketball coming into this matchup as each will look to continue to roll on Sunday. Cleveland is playing better as of late and will be the healthier team in this game. Look for the Cavs to control this game from the opening minutes against short handed OKC team. Take Cleveland Sunday to continue their winning ways with a win and cover on the road.

Cleveland vs Oklahoma City Over/Under Pick

Both teams scored well, and that will not be the case in this matchup. Β Cleveland will control this game from the opening minutes, leading to the win. Expect Cleveland to use their defense Sunday against a short-handed OKC team. The Cavs will stay hot learning from their defense Sunday to control this game from the opening tip. Take the under on Sunday when the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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