Each time the Cavaliers and Thunder square off on an NBA court, it’s a display of the best of what the NBA has to offer. The Cavs (34-5) and OKC (33-6) could be on a collision course for the NBA Finals.

Last week, Cleveland ended OKC’s 15-game winning streak, 129-122. This time, the Thunder will host. Oklahoma City has a 10-game winning streak on its own floor, and a 17-2 home mark this season. This game, which will be broadcast nationally on TNT, promises to be one of the marquee matchups of the regular season.
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Cleveland Cavaliers (+115) at Oklahoma City Thunder
Your best bet here from Fliff sports betting app is to take the road dog. Cleveland is the rare No. 1 overall team (the NBA’s best record) to be an underdog in a regular season game. The roster is packed with long-range shooters, defensive pests, and great rebounders. This is not a fantastic matchup for the slower Thunder. A winning $100 bet will earn you $215 if the Cavs go into downtown OKC and grab a victory.
Indiana Pacers at Detroit Pistons (-2 at -115)
It’s a topsy-turvy world: the Pistons are 21-19 and in the No. 8 spot in the Eastern Conference playoff chase. The Pistons are 11-3 over the last two months, and have finally learned how to slow down opponents on the defensive end. If they keep improving on the defensive side, the Pistons can win lots of games. That’s because Cade Cunningham is an emerging superstar. The Detroit guard will likely make his first NBA All-Star Game next month, and he deserves it. The 23-year old is putting it all together in his fourth season: 24.5 PPG; 9.4 assists per game; and 6.6 rebounds per game.
LA Clippers at Portland Trail Blazers (+190)
At 13-26, the Trail Blazers are buried in the Western Conference. The Clippers however, while nestled in the playoff race, are on shaky ground. The team has essentially allowed the same number of points it has scored. Which presents us with an interesting opportunity with this ame between the Trail Blazers and Clippers.
Since New Year’s Eve, the Clippers are 2-4. That includes losses by 36 points, 28 points, and 18 points. This is not a team you can depend on. In this road game, the Clippers are priced as favorites, but we like Portland on its home floor. Bet $100, and if the Trail Blazers (by one, by five, by 25, you name it) and you’ll win $190.

Where to watch
Here’s the TV schedule for the three NBA games we previewed for Thursday:
- Indiana Pacers vs Detroit Pistons, 7 PM ET: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit; FanDuel Sports Network Indiana
- Cleveland Cavaliers vs OKC Thunder, 7:30 PM ET: TNT; TRU TV; MAX Sports
- Los Angeles Clippers at Portland, 8:30 PM ET: KUNP/KATU 2.2; FanDuel Sports Network SoCal
Best Fliff NBA Odds for Jan. 16
When looking for the best odds for NBA action, don’t forget to consult Fliff social sports betting app. Each night of the NBA season, Fliff oddsmakers offer odds for every game, no matter which corner of the North America it will be played in. For Thursday, Jan. 16, we like the Trail Blazers to win as the underdog at home against the often-underachieving Clippers.