Cleveland Cavaliers 2024-25 Odds
After placing 4th in the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers ousted the Orlando Magic in seven games to move to the next round of the 2024 NBA playoffs. But that's where their run ended for 2024; the Cavs lost 4 games to 1 to the Boston Celtics, ending their season. It was a different story this season, as they finished as the top seed in the Eastern Conference.
Below, you will find the odds for the Cavs to win the 2025 NBA Finals, the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals, and more, via ESPN BET, when they are available.
| Cavs NBA Championship Odds | +500 |
| Eastern Conference Title Odds | +175 |
| Cavs to win series vs. Pacers | -390 |
| Central Division Title Odds | Not Available |
| To Make Playoffs | Not Available |
| To Miss Playoffs | Not Available |
A Quick Glance at the Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Team
| 👑 NBA Finals Championships: | 1 (2016) |
| ⭐ NBA Finals Appearances: | 5 (2007, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019) |
| 💵 Where to Bet on the Cavs: | 20 legal sportsbooks in Ohio, including ESPN BET, BetMGM, Caesars, FanDuel, DraftKings |
| 🤝 Cavaliers Sportsbook Partner: | Caesars |
2024-2025 Cavs Team Projections
There is no doubt that coach Kenny Atkinson faced immense pressure, especially after the Cavaliers replaced J.B. Bickerstaff. He has done a great job so far, leading the Cavaliers to the best record in the Eastern Conference.
Atkinson has the task of guiding the Cavs, including stars Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland, to the playoffs while keeping the team healthy and ready. After faltering in the playoffs the last few seasons, there are higher expectations for the Cavs. The Cavaliers are officially in the Western Conference Semifinals after completing a four-game sweep of the Miami Heat with a historic 55-point beatdown in Game 4.
Latest Cavs News and Key Developments
Donovan Mitchell has led the Cavaliers to the best record in the Eastern Conference as April continues to roll along. Additionally, Darius Garland is having another good season, while Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen continue to dominate the boards.
- 📅 Apr 28, 2025: The Cavaliers complete the four-game sweep, destroying the Heat 138-83 to advance to the Western Conference Semifinals. They will face the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
- 📅 Apr 24, 2025: The Cavaliers defeat the Heat 121-112 in Game 2 to take a 2-0 lead in their Best-of-7 First-Round Series as the series shifts to Miami.
- 📅 Apr 19, 2025: The Cavaliers will begin a Best-of-7 First Round Series against the Miami Heat on Sunday, April 20, 2025.
- 📅 Apr 8, 2025: The Cavaliers clinched the top seed in the Eastern Conference and will play whoever finishes as the eighth seed in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
- 📅 Mar 12, 2025: The Cavaliers clinched the Central Division with 17 games left in the season after a 109-104 win over the Brooklyn Nets.
- 📅Mar 6, 2025: The Cavaliers officially clinched a playoff spot with a 112-107 win over the Miami Heat.
- 📅 Feb 6, 2025: The Cavaliers acquire De'Andre Hunter from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Caris LeVert, Georges Niang, and three second-round picks while also swapping draft picks.
- 📅 June 28, 2024: The Cavaliers hire Kenny Atkinson as their new head coach.
- 📅 May 15, 2024: The Celtics complete a 4-games-to-1 dismantling of the Cavaliers, beating them 113-98 to eliminate the 2024 playoffs' last remaining longshot.
- 📅 May 7, 2024: The Celtics beat the Cavaliers in game 1, 120-95.
- 📆 May 6, 2024: The Cavaliers dispatched the Orlando Magic in game 7 to move to the next round of the NBA playoffs, where they'll face the Boston Celtics.
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Key Contributors on the Cavs Roster
Donovan Mitchell is 16th in the league in scoring, averaging 24 points per game. He is the Cavaliers' go-to player, and Darius Garland remains one of the NBA's most extraordinary speed freaks, whose assists average of 6.7, which is 12th-best in the NBA, compliments his 20.6 points per game scoring average. De'Andre Hunter gives them an extra weapon to utilize at their disposal.
Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley are the defensive anchors along the front line, with Allen averaging 13.5 points and 9.7 rebounds, while Mobley averages 18.5 points and 9.3 rebounds. Max Strus and Ty Jerome should provide additional three-point shooting to replace what the Cavs got from the departed Cedi Osman.
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Where Can I Bet on the Cavs?
There are now 18 sportsbooks operating in Ohio, including industry leaders BetMGM Ohio, DraftKings, FanDuel, ESPN BET and Caesars. The sports gambling industry will be watching Fanatics Sportsbook closely after it debuted on Aug. 16 in Ohio along with Massachusetts, Maryland, and Tennessee. Needless to say, there will be a wide variety of Cleveland Cavaliers odds and bets, including various odds to win the NBA Finals.
Cleveland Cavaliers 2024-2025 Schedule: Top Games
The top seed has officially been clinched. Now, the Cavaliers will face the Miami Heat in the First Round. The Cavaliers went 2-1 in three games against the Heat this season. Here are two critical games in this Best-of-7 Series to watch for.
Game 1: Vs. Indiana Pacers, Sunday TND
The Cavaliers completed the sweep of the Miami Heat and overwhelmed them. The Pacers rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5 in overtime to win their Best-of-7 First-Round Series, and they will face the Cavaliers on Sunday. This matchup is intriguing because the Pacers went 3-1 against the Cavaliers this season.
How to Watch the Cavs
Cavs games are broadcast on Bally Sports Ohio and are available on NBA League Pass and the NBA App.
How to Get Cavs Tickets
Cavs tickets can be purchased at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse box office, through TicketMaster and on NBA.com/tickets, or on the secondary market at sites including SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, and StubHub.
What's the Cavs Arena?
Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse was formerly known as Quicken Loans Arena and Gund Arena.
Cleveland Cavaliers FAQs
The Cavs' final regular season record was 64-18, which gave them the top seed in the Eastern Conference. This will give them home-court advantage throughout the first three rounds of the NBA Playoffs.
Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell at guard, Max Strus and Evan Mobley at forward, and Jarrett Allen at center.
The Cavaliers will next play in the Western Conference Semifinals on Sunday, April 30, 2025. Their opponent has been set, as the Cavs will play the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 on Sunday at the Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Author
Robert B. Hayek has been writing about sports for over a decade and is currently a member of the Gambling.com Group team. In his spare time, he runs the largest sports meetup group in Orange County, CA, actively participating in every sport imaginable. He is also a published author of five thriller novels, all available on Amazon.
