Jan. 19, 2026, 6:03 a.m. CT
The Oklahoma City Thunder travel on the road to face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. This will be the first matchup of the season between the two squads.
The Thunder (35-8) couldn’t score a game-winner in their 122-120 loss to the Miami Heat on Saturday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had an efficient 39 points, but failed to hit any big-time shots down the stretch.
Meanwhile, the Cavaliers (24-19) survived a thriller in a 117-115 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. Jaylon Tyson had a career-best 39 points. Evan Mobley scored the game-winner on an open dunk.
Here’s how to watch the Thunder game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:
What channel is Thunder vs. Cavaliers game on today? Time, TV schedule
TV Channel: NBC, Peacock, FanDuel Sports Network Oklahoma
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Start time: 1:30 p.m. CT
Where to watch Thunder vs. Cavaliers on livestreamWatch Thunder vs. Cavaliers live on NBC, PeacockThunder vs. Cavaliers injury updates
Thunder: Jalen Williams (hamstring strain) is out. Isaiah Hartenstein (soleus strain) is out. Nikola Topic (testicular surgery) is out. Thomas Sorber (torn ACL) is out. Brooks Barnhizer (G League two-way) is doubtful.
Cavaliers: Darius Garland (toe sprain) is out. Sam Merrill (hand sprain) is out. Max Strus (foot Jones fracture) is out. Dean Wade (knee contusion) is probable. Chris Livingston (G League two-way) is out. Luke Travers (G League two-way) is out.
Probable starting lineups
Oklahoma City Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderLu DortCason WallaceJaylin WilliamsChet Holmgren
Cleveland Cavaliers
Donovan MitchellJaylon TysonCraig Porter Jr.Jarrett AllenEvan MobleyThunder vs. Cavaliers predictions, picks, odds
Cavaliers 113, Thunder 109: Injuries are starting to pile up. For both teams. The Thunder will be without Williams with a hamstring strain. Oh, and Hartenstein still. The Cavaliers will be without Garland with a nagging toe injury. Both teams have played better recently. Unfortunately for OKC, this feels like a nightmare matchup where it’ll be dominated on the boards once again. Gilgeous-Alexander should put up an efficient 30-plus points, but it’s difficult to imagine someone else stepping up as a viable go-to scorer. This should be a close game, but Cleveland will come away with the signature win.
ODDS: Thunder by 6.5 points
O/U: 234.5
All NBA Odds via BetMGM.
Thunder 2025-26 scheduleWednesday, Jan. 21 at BucksFriday, Jan. 23 vs. PacersSunday, Jan. 25 vs. Raptors
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