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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.

The Rockets are coming off an ugly offensive performance against the Pistons but had scored at least 119 points in their previous seven contests. Over the last eight games, Houston is second in the NBA in offensive rating and 11th in pace, significant upgrades from earlier in the season.

On Wednesday evening, the Cleveland Cavaliers will be in Texas to play the Houston Rockets. For the game, the Cavs will remain without one of their best players, as Evan Mobley has been ruled out. The former USC star has missed each of the previous two games,