Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets Preview
Today at 2:00 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (16-21) travel to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers (21-15) in a Eastern Conference matchup. The Cavaliers (-160) are favored by 3.5 points over the Nets (+132) and the over/under line is 226.
Cleveland is currently on a 3 game win streak and sits 6th in the Eastern Conference. Brooklyn is 10th in the East and 4th in the Atlantic Division.
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Nets and Cavaliers did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Cavaliers have the leg up at 3-0. However, against the spread the Nets went 2-1. The over/under record in these matchups was 3-0 on an average of 227 points per game.
- Although Brooklyn has a straight up record of 1-4 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 0-5. The team averaged 103 points per game in these games.
- Across their ten previous home games, Cleveland has an ATS mark of 6-2-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 110 points per game.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Brooklyn has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Cavaliers have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction
The Nets are 16-21 overall this season and are currently the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference games, they are just 3-10 compared to 13-11 against other Eastern Conference teams.
As the underdog, the Nets have a record of 6-17 straight up and 10-12 against the spread. Today, they are 3.5-point underdogs and have lost their last two games as the favorite. On the road, they are 7-11 ATS and have an average scoring differential of -6.4 points per game.
This season, 24 of Brooklyn’s 37 games have had higher over/under lines than 226. Overall, their O/U record is 20-17, and the over has hit in their last two games. In their most recent game, a 134-127 loss to the Trail Blazers, the teams combined for 261 points.
Heading into their matchup against the Cavaliers, the Nets are 18th in the league in scoring at 114.9 points per game. However, their road scoring average is slightly lower at 112.8 points per game.
So far this season, the Nets have outscored the NBA scoring average in 48.6% of their games. In terms of pace, Brooklyn is 23rd in the league at 98 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Nets are 8th in the league in made threes at 13.7 per game. Overall, they are 26th in field goal percentage at 45%.
On defense, the Nets come into the game ranked 19th in the league in points allowed at 116.6 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 120.3 points per contest (16th). On two point field goal attempts, the Nets’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 53.0% and allowing 38.5% from beyond the arc.
At 21-15, the Cavaliers are currently the 6th seed in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference play, they are 8-6 compared to 13-9 against other teams in the East.
Cleveland has won three straight games and is 12-8 at home this season. As the favorite, they have won nine straight games and have an average scoring differential of +5.4 points per game. As the home favorite, they are 9-11 ATS.
So far, the Cavaliers have been the favorite in all but two of their games. Their straight-up record as the favorite is 15-6, and they are 10-10 ATS in those games. Today, they are favored by 3.5 points.
In their last game, the Cavaliers defeated the Spurs by a score of 117-115. The over/under line for the game was 232, resulting in a push. Cleveland also failed to cover the spread, as they were 11-point favorites.
This season, the Cavaliers have an O/U record of 18-17-1. In 19 of their 36 games, the over/under line has been set lower than 226. For the season, their games have averaged 224.8 points per game.
At home, the Cavaliers are averaging 114.2 points per game, which is 22nd in the NBA. Overall, they are 21st in scoring at 113.2 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Cleveland is 14th in the league at 47%. They are also 12th in three-point attempts but are shooting just 35% from beyond the arc.
So far this season, the Cavaliers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 38.9% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 22nd in the league at 98.1 possessions per game. In terms of assists, Cleveland is 12th in the NBA with 26.7 per game.
When it comes to free throws, the Cavaliers are 27th in the league in free throws made per game and 28th in free throw attempts. In terms of offensive rebounds, Cleveland is 11th in the NBA.
Cleveland’s defense has been playing well, ranking 6th in the NBA with 111.5 points allowed per game. Inside the arc, the Cavaliers defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 52.6% and 35.7% from three-point territory.
With the Cavaliers being favored by 3.5, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 112-111 in favor of the Cavaliers.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Tips
- Take the Cavaliers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Nets (+3.5)
- Our NBA model projects 223 points, and we suggest taking the under
Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report
- Darius Garland – Jaw – Out
- Ty Jerome – Ankle – Out
- Evan Mobley – Knee – Out
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report
- Ben Simmons – Lower Back – Out
- Day’Ron Sharpe – Knee – Out
