Two of the surprise teams on the season in Cleveland and Houston will face off tonight in an East-West bout. After an underwhelming season last year, the Cavaliers have come on as one of the top risers on the year,

The Cleveland Cavaliers (36-6) open a 2-game road trip Wednesday against the Houston Rockets (28-14). Tip-off at Toyota Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Cavaliers vs.

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) grabs a rebound next to Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) (Sue Ogrocki | AP)

The Phoenix Suns head to Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to face the Cleveland Cavaliers in a non-conference matchup. The Suns are 20-20, which puts them in 10th place in the Western Conference. The Cavs are 34-6, which puts them at the top of the Eastern Conference.

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