Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets Preview
At 7:00 ET, the Cleveland Cavaliers (-326) will host the Brooklyn Nets (+259) in an Eastern Conference matchup. Brooklyn is currently on a two game losing streak and has a record of 25-39, which is good for 11th in the East. Cleveland is 41-22 and is the 2nd seed in the East.
The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 208.5. The Cavaliers (-7.5) are favored at home over the Nets (+7.5). Tipoff for this game will take place at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland.
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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. The Cavaliers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 217 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Brooklyn has an ATS record of 3-7 while averaging 104 per game. The team went 3-7 overall in these games.
- Through their last ten home games, Cleveland has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 7-3 while averaging 112 points per game.
- The last five games that Brooklyn was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
- The last ten games that Cleveland was favored, they have an ATS mark of 2-8 while going 5-5 straight up.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction
The Nets are 11th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 25-39. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 4th place. On the road, Brooklyn is 9-21 this season.
As underdogs, the Nets have a record of 11-31 this season. Their ATS record as underdogs is 16-23, and they have covered the spread in their last two games as underdogs.
Brooklyn has lost their last two games and are currently 7.5-point underdogs against the Cavaliers. This season, they are 28-33 against the spread, including a road ATS record of 10-20.
In their most recent game, the Nets lost to the Hornets by a score of 110-99. The O/U line for that game was 207.5 points, and the teams combined for 209 points. Brooklyn was favored by 6 points going into the game.
This season, the Nets have an O/U record of 31-33, and the over has hit in their last four games. Today’s O/U line is set at 208.5, which is lower than their season average of 225.9 points per game.
When it comes to scoring, the Nets are 25th in the NBA, averaging 111.8 points per game. However, they have been better at home, where they are averaging 113.9 points compared to 109.5 on the road.
One area where Brooklyn has excelled is three-point shooting. They are 6th in the NBA in three-pointers made per game at 13.8. Overall, they are 16th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%.
So far this season, the Nets have outscored the NBA scoring average in 37.5% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 24th in the league at 97.2 possessions per game.
Currently, the Nets’ defense holds the 15th rank in the NBA, allowing 114.1 points per game. Brooklyn’s defense is currently forcing 12 turnovers per game, which is 7th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 14th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.2 rejections per game.
As the Cavaliers look to extend their lead in the Central Division, they are favored by 7.5 points against the Nets. This season, Cleveland has been favored in 43 of their 63 games and has a 32-11 record in those games.
The Cavaliers have an average scoring differential of +7.9 points per game when favored. Their ATS record as the favorite is 21-21, and they have won their last two games at home against the spread.
In their most recent game against the Timberwolves, the Cavaliers won by a score of 113-104. The O/U line for that game was 207 points, and Cleveland covered the spread as 1.5-point favorites.
This season, the Cavaliers have an O/U record of 28-34-1, and their games have averaged 223.3 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 208.5, which is lower than all but one of their games this season.
Currently, the Cavaliers are 2nd in the Eastern Conference with a record of 41-22. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 27-16 compared to 14-6 against the West.
At home, the Cavaliers are averaging 115.1 points per game, which is 17th in the NBA. Overall, they are 18th in scoring at 114 points per game. In terms of pace, Cleveland is 21st in the league.
When it comes to their shooting, the Cavaliers are 13th in field goal percentage at 47%. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 7th in made threes per game but are hitting just 36% of their attempts (17th).
So far this season, Cleveland has outscored the NBA scoring average in 42.9% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 10th in the league.
The Cavaliers’ defense is presently ranked 4th in the league, allowing an average of 109.4 points per contest. Most recently, the Cavaliers’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 104 points to the Timberwolves.
Our projections indicate that the Cavaliers should come out top with a projected score of 115-105.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Tips
- Take the Cavaliers on the moneyline
- The Cavaliers should also cover at -7.5
- Projecting a combined 220 points, we like the over
Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report
- Tristan Thompson – Suspension – Out
- Donovan Mitchell – Knee – Out
- Ty Jerome – Ankle – Out
- Max Strus – Knee – Out
- Evan Mobley – Ankle – Out
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report
- Ben Simmons – Back – Out
- Lonnie Walker IV – Illness – Questionable
- Cameron Johnson – Ankle – Out
- Dariq Whitehead – Shin – Out
