Cleveland Cavaliers 2026-27 Odds
The Cavaliers made it to the Eastern Conference Finals last season, but eventually fell to the defending champions, the New York Knicks. Now, they look to take that next step and make it to the NBA Finals for the first time in a decade.
Odds for the Cavs and every NBA team are available at Ohio sportsbooks such as ESPN BET. The odds below are from DraftKings.
| 🏆 Cavs NBA Championship Odds | +2800 (3.45% chance) |
| 🎉 Eastern Conference Title Odds | +1000 (9.09% chance) |
| 🥇 Central Division Title Odds | +160 (38.5% chance) |
| ⭐ To Make Playoffs | -500 (83.3% chance) |
| ⛔ To Miss Playoffs | +370 (21.3% chance) |
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 |
2026-27 Cavs Team Projections
The Cavaliers are still among the highest-rated teams in the Eastern Conference. But with teams like the Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics, Detroit Pistons, and defending champion New York Knicks in the conference, the competition is intense.
Latest Cavs News and Key Developments
The Cleveland Cavaliers enter this season with modest expectations. While they return the main core, they find themselves outside of the spotlight, as experts are pointing to the Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons, and the defending champions, the New York Knicks, as the top contenders to win the NBA Finals this season in the East.
- 📅 February 1, 2026: The Cavs trade De’Andre Hunter to the Sacramento Kings in a 3-team deal that brings Dennis Schröder and 3-and-D wing Keon Ellis to the Cavs.
- 📅 July 5, 2025: The Cavs trade Isaac Okoro to the Chicago Bulls for Lonzo Ball.
- 📅 May 13, 2025: Cleveland blows an 18-point lead, losing 114-105 in Game 5 to the Indiana Pacers, ending their season and losing the series 4-1.
- 📅 April 8, 2025: The Cavaliers clinch the top seed in the Eastern Conference and will play whoever finishes as the eighth seed in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
- 📅 March 12, 2025: Cleveland clinches the Central Division with 17 games left in the season after a 109-104 win over the Brooklyn Nets.
- 📅 February 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.
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Key Contributors on the Cavs Roster
The Cleveland Cavaliers are powered by a strong core of impact players highlighted by Donovan Mitchell, the team’s primary scorer and clutch shot-maker, and James Harden, who orchestrates the offense as a veteran playmaker and secondary scoring threat. In the frontcourt, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen anchor the defense, with Mobley providing elite versatility and rim protection while Allen controls the glass and finishes efficiently inside. Dean Wade adds floor spacing and defensive flexibility on the wing. Key rotation contributors include Dennis Schröder as a steady ball handler, Sam Merrill as a perimeter shooting specialist, and Craig Porter Jr. as an energetic two-way guard. Frontcourt depth from Larry Nance Jr., Thomas Bryant, and emerging contributors like Nae’Qwan Tomlin gives Cleveland additional size, rebounding, and scoring off the bench, rounding out a balanced roster capable of impacting games on both ends of the floor.
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Where Can I Bet on the Cavs?
There are now 15 sportsbooks operating in Ohio, including industry leaders BetMGM Ohio, DraftKings, FanDuel, ESPN BET, Fanatics Sportsbook, and Caesars. Needless to say, there is a wide variety of Cleveland Cavaliers odds and bets, including various odds to win the NBA Finals.
Cleveland Cavaliers : How to Watch
How to Watch the Cavs
Cavs games are broadcast on their primary local network, FanDuel Sports Network, and are also available on NBA League Pass and the NBA App. Select games will air nationally on ABC, ESPN, NBC, Peacock, and Prime Video.
How to Get Cavs Tickets
Cavs tickets can be purchased through the team’s official website, Ticketmaster, or secondary marketplaces like SeatGeek, Vivid Seats, and StubHub.
What's the Cavs Arena?
Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse was formerly known as Quicken Loans Arena and Gund Arena. Located in downtown Cleveland, the sports and entertainment venue is home to the Cavaliers and the Monsters and is now called Rocket Arena.
Cleveland Cavaliers FAQs
Last season, the Cavs finished the regular season 52-30, earning a playoff spot. They won their first two rounds but ultimately fell to the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, ending their hopes of an NBA Title.
For the 2026–27 season, the Cavaliers’ starting five features James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Peyton Watson, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen. Sam Merrill, Craig Porter Jr., Thomas Bryant, and Mario Hezonja headline a bench unit expected to bring energy, playmaking, and scoring depth throughout the season.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are starting their new season, with an early slate that features the Philadelphia 76ers on the road, the home opener against the Brooklyn Nets, along with two other home showdowns with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Washington Wizards.
Cavs games air on FanDuel Sports Network, which appears on different channels depending on your cable provider. You can also watch games on NBA League Pass and the NBA App. Select games will be broadcast nationally on ABC, ESPN, NBC, Peacock, and Prime Video.
Dan Gilbert, who made his fortune in the online mortgage business, is the primary owner of the Cavaliers. He has owned the team since 2005, when he purchased it for $375 million, a record at the time for the purchase of an NBA team.
The Cavaliers currently have the 12th-shortest odds at +2800, which translates to a 3.45% chance. This suggests oddsmakers believe the Cavs can win the NBA Title this season, but the optimism isn't as strong as it once was.
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.
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