Cleveland Cavaliers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Picks and Prediction for Sunday February 22 2026

By: Eddie Kline Published 02/22/2026, 01:35 AM ET

Cavaliers Preview

The Sunday NBA schedule will get underway with a matinee between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Oklahoma City Thunder from the Paycom Center. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Cavaliers (36-21) are riding a seven-game winning streak and trail Boston by one game for second place in the Eastern Conference standings. On Friday, Cleveland converted 26 of 28 free-throw attempts during a 118-113 road victory against Charlotte.

All-Star G Donovan Mitchell led four Cleveland players in double figures with 32 points (12-13 FT) and four assists. Jarrett Allen contributed 26 points on 11-for-15 shooting and secured 14 boards. All-Star G James Harden added 18 points and eight assists for the Cavaliers.

Thunder Preview

The Oklahoma City Thunder have won 23 of their first 29 home games and hold a three-game advantage over San Antonio for Western Conference supremacy. The Thunder (43-14) lead the league in defensive efficiency and are limiting opponents to 107.6 points per contest. On Friday, Oklahoma City outscored Brooklyn by 19 points during the second quarter of a 105-86 home victory.

Recently acquired G Jared McCain led a balanced Oklahoma City scoring attack with 21 points in 23 minutes off the bench. All-Star F/C Chet Holmgren chipped in 15 points and seven rebounds. Isaiah Joe added 11 points and seven boards in a reserve role for the Thunder.

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Cavaliers vs Thunder Pick

Oklahoma City G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is sidelined with an abdomen injury and will miss at least another week. The Cavaliers made a major move by acquiring James Harden at the trade deadline and are legitimate title contenders. Take Cleveland to win and cover as a small road favorite. Final Score Prediction, Cleveland Cavaliers win 116-107.