Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers (-235) head to Brooklyn to take on the Nets (+190) at 7:30 ET. The Cavs are favored by 6 and have won seven straight games. The over/under line is set at 223.
This Eastern Conference matchup will be played at the Barclays Center and can be seen on YES.
Check out BetCoco for Brooklyn Nets – Cleveland Cavaliers odds
Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last five times, the Cavaliers have faced off against the Nets on the road, they are above .500 at 3-2. It is worth noting that even though the Nets have gone 2-1 vs. the spread in the three most recent matchups vs. the Cavaliers, they are just 1-2 the last three times they hosted the Cavaliers.
- Although Cleveland has a straight up record of 3-0 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs. the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 113 points per game in these games.
- Across the Nets last five home games, the team averaged 117 points per game while allowing 114. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Brooklyn has an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 10-0. Their record vs the spread in these games was 7-3.
Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
The Cavaliers are favored by 6 points in today’s game against the Nets. In their last game, they were also favored and won by a score of 114-106 against the Wizards.
This season, the Cavaliers have been favored in 31 of their 49 games. They have a record of 25-6 in those games and have won 19 straight games as the favorite. As the favorite, they have an average scoring margin of +9.5 points per game.
Cleveland has an overall record of 33-16, which is good for 2nd place in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference games, they are 12-6 compared to 21-10 against the East.
The Cavaliers have won seven straight games and are 26-21 against the spread this season. On the road, their ATS record is 12-9, and they have covered the spread in their last two games as the underdog.
This season, the Cavaliers have an O/U record of 23-25-1, and their games have averaged 224.3 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 223 is slightly lower than their season average of 225.8.
The Cavaliers’ offense is one of the top-10 shooting teams in the league, hitting 48% of their shots (10th). However, they are just 18th in three-point shooting at 36%. Overall, Cleveland is 17th in scoring at 114.8 points per game.
When it comes to pace, the Cavaliers are 20th in the NBA at 98.1 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 12th with 26.9 per contest.
On the road, the Cavaliers are averaging 113.1 points per game compared to 116.2 at home. Overall, they are 20th in the league in scoring on the road.
At present, the Cavaliers’ defense is ranked 3rd, allowing 109.6 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Cavaliers are forcing 12.9 per game, which is 17th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 22nd in blocked shots at 4.6 per game.
In their last game, the Nets lost to the Mavericks by a score of 119-107. The O/U line for that game was 236.5, resulting in the under. Brooklyn was a 4.5-point underdog heading into the game.
This season, the Nets have an O/U record of 25-25, and the under has hit in their last two games. Today’s O/U line is set at 223 points.
Against the spread, Brooklyn is 23-25 for the season and has failed to cover in their last three games. As the underdog, they are 14-18 ATS this season, and their ATS record at home is 14-11.
The average over/under line in Nets games this season is 228.8, and their games have averaged 229.5 points per game. Today’s line of 223 is lower than 34 of their previous games.
Currently, the Nets are 11th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 20-30. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 4th place. In non-conference games, the Nets are 6-16 and 14-14 against other Eastern Conference teams.
When it comes to scoring, the Nets are 20th in the NBA at 114.1 points per game. At home, they are averaging 114.5 points per game.
Brooklyn has outscored the league average in 44% of their games this season. In terms of pace, the Nets are 24th at 97.9 possessions per game.
From beyond the arc, Brooklyn is 6th in three-point attempts and makes. However, they are just 26th in two-point field goal percentage at 52%.
Coming into the game, the Nets’ defense has finished two straight games with an increased number of points allowed. Overall, they are 16th in the league at 115.4 points per game allowed. Brooklyn’s defense is currently forcing 11.8 turnovers per game, which is 4th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 10th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.5 rejections per game.
Our projections indicate that the Cavaliers should come out top with a projected score of 112-105.
Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Tips
- Take the Cavaliers on the moneyline
- The Cavaliers should also cover at -6
- Our NBA model projects 217 points, and we suggest taking the under
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report
- Dorian Finney-Smith – Ankle – Out
- Lonnie Walker IV – Hamstring – Out
- Cameron Johnson – Adductor – Out
- Day’Ron Sharpe – Knee – Out
- Dariq Whitehead – Shin – Out
Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report
- Tristan Thompson – Suspension – Out
- Ty Jerome – Ankle – Out
