Two of the NBA's best teams, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers, will face each other on Wednesday (7 p.m. on ESPN). Cleveland boasts a 31-4 record, best in the league, while Oklahoma City is right behind the Cavs at 30-5.

Injuries in Dallas, drama in Miami and a superstar returning for the Clippers impact the latest ranking of all 30 NBA teams.

Tonight's game is a very plausible Finals preview, and a national audience can watch it on cable. Regardless of how you plan on tuning in, Inside the Thunder has you covered with everything you need to know, ranging from odds (via FanDuel), injury reports for both teams, and TV information.

It’s Wednesday, January 8, and the best teams in the NBA tip off tonight in Cleveland as the Oklahoma City Thunder (30-5) ride into town to take on the Cavaliers (31-4).

However, the basketball —and gambling — communities do recognize just how outstanding the Oklahoma City Thunder are. They have a better point differential this season than the Cavaliers (+12.1 to +11.8) and are on a 15-game winning streak that features wins against the Celtics, Knicks, the healthy Mavs, and the Pacers.

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SportsLine's model has simulated the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder matchup 10,000 times and revealed its picks for Wednesday

Predictions, picks and odds as the OKC Thunder faces the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road Wednesday. Plus, injury updates and news.