Thunder vs. Cavaliers Recap: Allen Leads Eight Cashed Plays

Oklahoma City beat Cleveland 117-112 on Monday night in a game with 23 lead changes. The Cavaliers took the first quarter 30-26, the Thunder won the second 33-18 to lead 59-48 at the half, and Cleveland cut into it by winning the third 36-31 and the fourth 28-27. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 43. Eight DARIMARKET plays cashed on this game: three on Jarrett Allen, four more Cavaliers player props and the Cleveland team total.

What cashed

Jarrett Allen 13+ points (-102 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: Allen cleared 13+ points in 8 of his last 10 and 16 of his last 20. The -102 price implied about 50% against roughly 76%. - What happened: He scored 14 on 5-of-10 shooting and 4-of-6 at the line in 28 minutes, clearing by 1.5. - Worth watching: Near even money on a line he clears most nights is a price worth checking again.

Jarrett Allen 20+ points + rebounds (-128 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: 20+ points and rebounds in 9 of his last 10 and 18 of his last 20. The -128 price implied 56% against about 85%. - What happened: 14 points and 6 rebounds made exactly 20, clearing by 0.5. - Worth watching: It landed right on the number, so the alt PRA version is the safer way to play the same angle.

ALT: Jarrett Allen 20+ points + rebounds + assists (-180 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: 20+ PRA in all of his last 10 and 19 of his last 20. The -180 price implied 64% against about 91%. - What happened: One assist on top of 14 and 6 made 21, clearing by 1.5. - Worth watching: Adding assists bought an extra point of cushion over the points and rebounds line.

ALT: Donovan Mitchell 25+ points + rebounds + assists (-517 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Mitchell cleared 25+ PRA in 5 of 6 games this season, averaging 32.5, and was coming off a quiet 22. - What happened: He had 17 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists in 36 minutes for 33 PRA, 8.5 clear. - Worth watching: Eleven assists show how PRA gives him more than one path to the number.

ALT: Evan Mobley 25+ points + rebounds + assists (-289 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Mobley cleared 25+ PRA in 5 of 6 games this season, averaging 31.3. - What happened: He posted 16 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists on 6-of-11 shooting for 27, clearing by 2.5. - Worth watching: He played 33 minutes, and that workload keeps his combo floor in range.

ALT: James Harden 5+ assists (-490 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Harden cleared 5+ assists in 5 of 6 games this season, averaging 6.3. - What happened: He finished with 6 assists and 14 points in 33 minutes, clearing by 1.5. - Worth watching: At this price it is a parlay leg, not a standalone bet.

ALT: Sam Merrill 2+ assists (-138 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Merrill had 2+ assists in 9 of his last 10 and 18 of his last 20. The -138 price implied 58% against about 85%. - What happened: He finished with exactly 2 assists in 26 minutes, clearing by 0.5. - Worth watching: Low assist lines are thin, so his minutes matter most.

ALT: Cavaliers over 109.5 points (-295 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: DraftKings had Cleveland at about 117. The Cavs scored 110+ in 8 of their last 10 and 7 of 8 at home, at 122.2 per game over the last 10, and OKC was without Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace and Chet Holmgren. - What happened: Cleveland scored 112, clearing by 2.5. The 36-point third quarter did the heavy lifting, and the Cavs hit 18-of-49 from three. - Worth watching: Cleveland went 14-of-24 at the line, so this one stayed close. Shaded team totals still need a cushion.

How the game played out

Gilgeous-Alexander scored 43 on 14-of-35 shooting and went 11-of-12 at the line. Oklahoma City went 21-of-23 on free throws and won the paint 50-30. Ajay Mitchell added 20 points and Isaiah Hartenstein grabbed 14 rebounds.

Trends to watch

• Cleveland had 31 assists on 40 made baskets. Mitchell and Harden combined for 17 of them, which supports their assist-based lines.
• Allen went 4-of-6 at the line in 28 minutes. Trips to the line help steady his scoring floor.
• Gilgeous-Alexander took 35 shots in 39 minutes. That usage is the first thing to check on his points lines.

Stats are from the ESPN box score. See our guides on team totals, alt lines and parlays, or visit the NBA hub.