Long absences reshape the rotation
Holmgren's right-knee tendon injury carries an 8-10-week recovery window. Jalen Williams and Wallace have had operations and are scheduled for another assessment before the regular season ends.
NBA team briefing
Oklahoma City Thunder
Thunder at Cavaliers odds, injury report and pick ·
Mon 11/2at Cavaliers6:00 PM CT 7:00 PM ET
Thunder +4.5Total 229.5Thunder ML +146Lines at 5:52 PM CT
FinalThunder at Cavaliers
FinalThunder +4.5Total 229.5Thunder ML +146
Final. Tonight’s pick is graded at the official result.
Thunder team intelligence
The Thunder: what our research says
Written Mon Nov 2, before the Cavaliers game.
Oklahoma City is 4-2, with a 3-0 home record and a 1-2 road mark. The latest road results were a 96-120 loss at Dallas and a 98-119 loss at Houston. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points in Houston, but the Thunder could not recover after the Rockets built a large lead before halftime.
Right nowWon last game
Oklahoma City is 4-2: 3-0 at home and 1-2 on the road. The latest results were losses at Dallas, 96-120, and Houston, 98-119. Outside shooting was a problem in Dallas, and Houston took control before halftime.
The market
- Thunder spread+4.5
- Total228.5 → 229.5
The news
Mitchell and McCain take larger roles
Daigneault has started Mitchell and McCain as injuries have reduced his options. Mitchell produced a career-high 30 points against Phoenix, and McCain scored 18.
More work for the young bench
Rookies Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz are being asked to play more. Stirtz scored 11 points against Houston; Jaylin Williams also remains a reserve option at center.
Road scoring has stalled
The Thunder scored 96 at Dallas and 98 at Houston. Gilgeous-Alexander led them with 26 in Houston, where the Rockets took control before halftime.
Injuries
Thunder
- Jalen WilliamsOut
- Cason WallaceOut
- Chet HolmgrenOut
- Alex CarusoOut
- Nikola TopicOut
- Thomas SorberOut
Cavaliers
- Jaylon TysonOut
- Nae'Qwan TomlinOut
- Peyton WatsonQuestionable
- Khalifa DiopOut
- Ernest Udeh Jr.Out
The matchup
Thunder projected starters
- Ajay MitchellG
- Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderG
- Jared McCainG
- Kenrich WilliamsF
- Isaiah HartensteinC
Cavaliers projected starters
- James HardenPG
- Donovan MitchellSG
- Peyton WatsonSF
- Evan MobleyPF
- Jarrett AllenC
Updated The full read
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Results and against the spread
5–2 · 4–3 ATSRecord
5–2
Against the spread
4–3
Form, last 5
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Last game
W 117-112at Cavaliers
| Date | Game | Result | Spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 11/2 | at Cleveland Cavaliers | W 117-112 | +4.5 | Covered |
| Sat 10/31 | at Houston Rockets | L 98-119 | +2.5 | Missed |
| Wed 10/28 | at Dallas Mavericks | L 96-120 | −5.5 | Missed |
| Mon 10/26 | vs Phoenix Suns | W 125-114 | −8.5 | Covered |
| Sun 10/25 | vs Los Angeles Clippers | W 108-101 | −16.5 | Missed |
Spread is the Thunder’ closing number. ATS is against the spread at the closing number.
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The full read on the Thunder
Written Mon Nov 2, before the Cavaliers game.
Season so far
Oklahoma City is 4-2: 3-0 at home and 1-2 on the road. The latest results were losses at Dallas, 96-120, and Houston, 98-119. Outside shooting was a problem in Dallas, and Houston took control before halftime.
The read
Oklahoma City is 4-2, with a 3-0 home record and a 1-2 road mark. The latest road results were a 96-120 loss at Dallas and a 98-119 loss at Houston. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points in Houston, but the Thunder could not recover after the Rockets built a large lead before halftime.
Injuries have changed Mark Daigneault's rotation. Jalen Williams had surgery after a fractured left fibula and ankle dislocation. Cason Wallace had surgery on his left shoulder. Both are due another assessment before the regular season ends. Chet Holmgren received treatment for a small tear in his right patellar tendon, with an announced return window of 8-10 weeks. Caruso is also sidelined by a right ankle sprain.
Ajay Mitchell and Jared McCain have moved into starting roles. Mitchell scored a career-high 30 points against Phoenix, while McCain contributed 18. Isaiah Hartenstein remains the starting center, with rookie Aday Mara taking on more work. Bennett Stirtz is also getting a larger role and scored 11 points in Houston.
Tonight's visit to Cleveland continues the road schedule against another 4-2 team. Watson's hamstring status leaves Cleveland's projected lineup unsettled. A current official game-day injury filing could not be confirmed, so the listed absences and projected starters remain provisional.
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Thunder questions, answered
Is there a Thunder pick tonight?
Tonight’s pick is graded. The next Thunder pick posts before the next game: Wed vs Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:00 PM CT.
What is the Thunder's record this season?
The Oklahoma City Thunder are 4-2: 3-0 at home and 1-2 on the road.
Who is on the Thunder injury report?
The Thunder list Jalen Williams (Out), Cason Wallace (Out), Chet Holmgren (Out), Alex Caruso (Out), Nikola Topic (Out), Thomas Sorber (Out).