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NBA Betting Preview: Nets vs Cavaliers

The Brooklyn Nets take the floor against the Cleveland Cavaliers in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Cavs Can Win By a Big Margin

The Cavaliers should enjoy a big win and that’s why we’re taking the -16 about them on the spread. We expect the big favorites to cover the line at -112 against the Nets.

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Cavs Have 9 Wins in Last 10 H2H Matchups

Brooklyn Nets have lost in back-to-back road appearances, while their previous game was a 115-110 home loss against Indiana Pacers at Barclays Center. Nolan Traore poured in 20 points, with Ziaire Williams contributing 19 and Day'Ron Sharpe adding 19.

Cleveland Cavaliers have enjoyed five straight wins, most recently beating Washington Wizards 138-113. It was a home success at Rocket Arena. Offensively, Sam Merrill led the way, scoring 32, while Donovan Mitchell added 30 and Jarrett Allen 21.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Cavs won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 131-124 victory was registered against the Nets at Barclays Center. The Cavs have racked up five straight victories over the Nets. On the head-to-head front, they have won 9 of the past 10.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Cavaliers logo Cavaliers 34 21 0.618 120 115.9 4.1 18-11 16-10 7-3 20-13 9-1 5W
Nets logo Nets 15 38 0.283 107.7 114.9 -7.2 8-19 7-19 3-9 11-22 3-7 1L
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Brooklyn Nets – Last 10 Games

The Nets have 3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 104.7 points, 43.3 rebounds, 25.8 assists, 7.6 steals and 3.5 blocks while shooting 45.1% from the field and 72.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 115.4 points and 39.4 rebounds per matchup.

Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 13.6 points, Day'Ron Sharpe 8.9 rebounds and Nolan Traore 4.8 assists, while Egor Demin averages 2.4 (38.1%) 3-pointers made.

Cleveland Cavaliers – Last 10 Games

The Cavs have won 9 and lost 1 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 124.1 points, 43.1 rebounds, 29.5 assists, 10.4 steals and 5.1 blocks per game while shooting 50.9% from the field and 79.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 110.4 points and 41.3 rebounds.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 29.5 points, 6.9 assists and 3.0 (34.9%) 3-pointers made, while Jarrett Allen has an average of 9.5 rebounds.

Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Picks

Our expert Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, standout player prop selections and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

Let’s go for the big favorites at an appealing -16 on the spread. We can get -112 that Cavaliers win this NBA matchup by a sizeable margin.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key NBA stats to help shape our basketball predictions and guide the final call.

Key Nets vs Cavaliers stats:

  • The -16 line has been covered by Cavs in 3 consecutive games at home.
  • The +16 line hasn’t been covered by Nets in 2 consecutive games on the road.

Cavs -16 Probability

If you go by the best betting sites, our pick has a 52.9% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jarrett Allen Over 14.5 Points -116 BetMGM logo

Jarrett Allen (Cavs) has averaged 24.4 points in the past 5 games. There’s an opportunity to wager on Player Points and the line looks attractive, with -116 available that it’s covered.

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Day'Ron Sharpe Under 12.5 Points -130 BetMGM logo

Day'Ron Sharpe (Nets) has averaged 8.4 points in the past 5 games on the road. It’s anticipated that he might once again fall short of the mark and this Player Points wager is available at -130.

Latest Day'Ron Sharpe Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Cavaliers -16
Totals Under 229.5
Player Points Jarrett Allen Over 14.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Cavs to cover the -16 spread, Under 229.5 on the total and Jarrett Allen (Cavs) to score Over 14.5 points.

A same game parlay is a fantastic way of cheering on different selections within the same basketball game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single bet. The odds can combine to great effect.

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Correct Score Prediction

Nets Nets logo 103 - 123 Cavaliers logo Cavaliers

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on the Cavaliers to record a 123-103 victory. There’s a massive return if we get this right.

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Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Cavs Big Favorites on the Moneyline

The latest Moneyline betting odds give Cleveland Cavaliers a 92% chance of winning this NBA game which means they’re overwhelming -1111 favorites with the sportsbooks. Brooklyn Nets are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +730.

16 is the spread and 229.5 is the total points line. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. Those that want to back Under 229.5 can find odds of -112 available.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Donovan Mitchell Favorite to Score the Most Points

The favorite to score most points is Donovan Mitchell. You can get -102 that he scores Over 27.5 points or -127 that he goes Under.

Player Points
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 27.5
-102
Under 27.5
-127
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Michael Porter Jr (Nets)
Over 24.5
-108
Under 24.5
-120
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James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 20.5
-109
Under 20.5
-119
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 15.5
-105
Under 15.5
-123
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Player Assists
James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 8.5
+117
Under 8.5
-152
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 5.5
+125
Under 5.5
-164
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Nolan Traore (Nets)
Over 5.5
+117
Under 5.5
-152
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 3.5
+134
Under 3.5
-175
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Player Rebounds
Day'Ron Sharpe (Nets)
Over 9.5
-110
Under 9.5
-118
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Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)
Over 8.5
-120
Under 8.5
-108
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Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)
Over 7.5
+113
Under 7.5
-147
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Michael Porter Jr (Nets)
Over 6.5
-141
Under 6.5
+108
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Can Cavs Make It Another Home Victory?

The Cavaliers have strung together four consecutive wins at Rocket Arena. They have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 games at home, averaging 121.80 points on offense and surrendering 115.60 on defense.

The Nets own a 1-9 mark in their past 10 games away from home, putting up 96.40 points per contest and giving up 115.90.

The last time the teams met at Rocket Arena, the Cavs defeated the Nets 109-104. Across the previous 10 head-to-head meetings at Rocket Arena, both teams have notched five wins.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O229.5 U229.5
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Home Stats 7-3 237.40 121.80 115.60 6 4
Brooklyn Nets logo Brooklyn Nets Away Stats 1-9 212.30 96.40 115.90 0 10
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O229.5 = Games Over 229.5 Points
  • U229.5 = Games Under 229.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Brooklyn Nets logo Brooklyn Nets Stats
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Stats
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Brooklyn Nets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Michael Porter Jr. 41 33 1026 130 25.0 3.2 3.7 7.2 0.2 1.0
Nicolas Claxton 50 29.29 626 198 12.5 4.0 0.1 7.3 1.3 0.7
Noah Clowney 47 28.4 610 84 13.0 1.8 2.1 4.3 0.8 0.7

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
James Harden 47 35.23 1176 384 25.0 8.2 3.0 4.9 0.4 1.2
Donovan Mitchell 51 33.7 1478 302 29.0 5.9 3.6 4.5 0.3 1.5
Evan Mobley 42 33.37 752 170 17.9 4.0 1.1 8.8 2.0 0.9

Injuries & Suspensions

Brooklyn Nets Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Brooklyn Nets Lineups

11 Feb NBA
Pacers 115-110 Nets
09 Feb NBA
Bulls 115-123 Nets
07 Feb NBA
Wizards 113-127 Nets
05 Feb NBA
Nets 98-118 Magic
03 Feb NBA
Lakers 125-109 Nets
01 Feb NBA
Nets 77-130 Pistons
30 Jan NBA
Nets 109-99 Jazz
29 Jan NBA
Nets 103-107 Nuggets
27 Jan NBA
Nets 102-106 Suns
25 Jan NBA
Nets 89-126 Clippers

Previous Cleveland Cavaliers Lineups

11 Feb NBA
Wizards 113-138 Cavaliers
09 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 119-117 Nuggets
07 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 132-126 Kings
04 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 124-91 Clippers
01 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 130-111 Trail Blazers
30 Jan NBA
Cavaliers 113-126 Suns
28 Jan NBA
Lakers 99-129 Cavaliers
26 Jan NBA
Magic 98-114 Cavaliers
24 Jan NBA
Cavaliers 119-105 Magic
23 Jan NBA
Kings 118-123 Cavaliers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 35 19 0.648 115.3 108.4 6.9 18-9 17-10 7-5 24-13 7-3 1W
Knicks 35 20 0.636 118 111.9 6.1 21-7 14-13 10-3 24-13 8-2 1W
Raptors 32 23 0.582 113.8 112.3 1.5 16-13 16-10 4-9 24-15 6-4 1L
76ers 30 24 0.556 116.2 115.9 0.3 15-14 15-10 8-6 19-18 6-4 2L
Nets 15 38 0.283 107.7 114.9 -7.2 8-19 7-19 3-9 11-22 3-7 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 40 13 0.755 117.2 109.3 7.9 22-6 18-7 8-3 26-7 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 34 21 0.618 120 115.9 4.1 18-11 16-10 7-3 20-13 9-1 5W
Bulls 24 31 0.436 116.8 120.6 -3.8 15-12 9-19 3-9 16-22 1-9 6L
Bucks 23 30 0.434 111.8 115.2 -3.4 12-12 11-18 7-4 17-18 5-5 2W
Pacers 15 40 0.273 111.1 118.6 -7.5 10-18 5-22 3-9 11-26 5-5 2W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 28 25 0.528 115.1 115.2 -0.1 18-10 10-15 6-5 19-18 5-5 1L
Heat 29 27 0.518 119.6 117.2 2.4 16-11 13-16 4-5 15-16 5-5 1W
Hornets 26 29 0.473 115.7 113.8 1.9 12-14 14-15 8-4 16-20 9-1 1W
Hawks 26 30 0.464 117.3 118.6 -1.3 10-15 16-15 5-5 13-20 5-5 3L
Wizards 14 39 0.264 112.1 123.1 -11 9-18 5-21 2-6 9-23 4-6 3L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 42 14 0.75 119.7 108 11.7 22-7 20-7 8-3 32-9 5-5 1L
Nuggets 35 20 0.636 120.4 116.3 4.1 15-11 20-9 4-2 20-9 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 34 22 0.607 119.7 114.8 4.9 19-10 15-12 6-5 19-17 7-3 2W
Trail Blazers 27 29 0.482 116.3 118.3 -2 16-13 11-16 5-5 21-16 4-6 1W
Jazz 18 38 0.321 118.3 125.9 -7.6 11-18 7-20 1-9 10-25 3-7 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 33 21 0.611 116 116 0 15-10 18-11 5-6 22-14 6-4 1W
Suns 32 23 0.582 113.6 111.8 1.8 18-10 14-13 8-6 22-16 5-5 1L
Warriors 29 26 0.527 115.5 113.7 1.8 18-10 11-16 6-4 19-16 4-6 1L
Clippers 26 28 0.481 111.9 112.3 -0.4 13-11 13-17 7-4 16-16 6-4 1W
Kings 12 44 0.214 110.1 120.6 -10.5 9-19 3-25 2-8 8-29 0-10 14L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 38 16 0.704 118.1 112.2 5.9 19-6 19-10 10-3 24-13 8-2 6W
Rockets 33 20 0.623 114.6 109.6 5 18-7 15-13 6-5 19-16 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 20 33 0.377 115.3 117.5 -2.2 11-15 9-18 5-6 16-21 2-8 4L
Mavericks 19 35 0.352 113.9 117.4 -3.5 14-16 5-19 3-9 11-25 1-9 9L
Pelicans 15 41 0.268 114.6 120.4 -5.8 9-20 6-21 6-7 9-26 5-5 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 40 13 0.755 117.2 109.3 7.9 22-6 18-7 8-3 26-7 8-2 3W
Celtics 35 19 0.648 115.3 108.4 6.9 18-9 17-10 7-5 24-13 7-3 1W
Knicks 35 20 0.636 118 111.9 6.1 21-7 14-13 10-3 24-13 8-2 1W
Cavaliers 34 21 0.618 120 115.9 4.1 18-11 16-10 7-3 20-13 9-1 5W
Raptors 32 23 0.582 113.8 112.3 1.5 16-13 16-10 4-9 24-15 6-4 1L
76ers 30 24 0.556 116.2 115.9 0.3 15-14 15-10 8-6 19-18 6-4 2L
Magic 28 25 0.528 115.1 115.2 -0.1 18-10 10-15 6-5 19-18 5-5 1L
Heat 29 27 0.518 119.6 117.2 2.4 16-11 13-16 4-5 15-16 5-5 1W
Hornets 26 29 0.473 115.7 113.8 1.9 12-14 14-15 8-4 16-20 9-1 1W
Hawks 26 30 0.464 117.3 118.6 -1.3 10-15 16-15 5-5 13-20 5-5 3L
Bulls 24 31 0.436 116.8 120.6 -3.8 15-12 9-19 3-9 16-22 1-9 6L
Bucks 23 30 0.434 111.8 115.2 -3.4 12-12 11-18 7-4 17-18 5-5 2W
Nets 15 38 0.283 107.7 114.9 -7.2 8-19 7-19 3-9 11-22 3-7 1L
Pacers 15 40 0.273 111.1 118.6 -7.5 10-18 5-22 3-9 11-26 5-5 2W
Wizards 14 39 0.264 112.1 123.1 -11 9-18 5-21 2-6 9-23 4-6 3L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 42 14 0.75 119.7 108 11.7 22-7 20-7 8-3 32-9 5-5 1L
Spurs 38 16 0.704 118.1 112.2 5.9 19-6 19-10 10-3 24-13 8-2 6W
Nuggets 35 20 0.636 120.4 116.3 4.1 15-11 20-9 4-2 20-9 5-5 1W
Rockets 33 20 0.623 114.6 109.6 5 18-7 15-13 6-5 19-16 6-4 1L
Lakers 33 21 0.611 116 116 0 15-10 18-11 5-6 22-14 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 34 22 0.607 119.7 114.8 4.9 19-10 15-12 6-5 19-17 7-3 2W
Suns 32 23 0.582 113.6 111.8 1.8 18-10 14-13 8-6 22-16 5-5 1L
Warriors 29 26 0.527 115.5 113.7 1.8 18-10 11-16 6-4 19-16 4-6 1L
Trail Blazers 27 29 0.482 116.3 118.3 -2 16-13 11-16 5-5 21-16 4-6 1W
Clippers 26 28 0.481 111.9 112.3 -0.4 13-11 13-17 7-4 16-16 6-4 1W
Grizzlies 20 33 0.377 115.3 117.5 -2.2 11-15 9-18 5-6 16-21 2-8 4L
Mavericks 19 35 0.352 113.9 117.4 -3.5 14-16 5-19 3-9 11-25 1-9 9L
Jazz 18 38 0.321 118.3 125.9 -7.6 11-18 7-20 1-9 10-25 3-7 1L
Pelicans 15 41 0.268 114.6 120.4 -5.8 9-20 6-21 6-7 9-26 5-5 1L
Kings 12 44 0.214 110.1 120.6 -10.5 9-19 3-25 2-8 8-29 0-10 14L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 40 13 0.755 117.2 109.3 7.9 22-6 18-7 8-3 26-7 8-2 3W
Thunder 42 14 0.75 119.7 108 11.7 22-7 20-7 8-3 32-9 5-5 1L
Spurs 38 16 0.704 118.1 112.2 5.9 19-6 19-10 10-3 24-13 8-2 6W
Celtics 35 19 0.648 115.3 108.4 6.9 18-9 17-10 7-5 24-13 7-3 1W
Nuggets 35 20 0.636 120.4 116.3 4.1 15-11 20-9 4-2 20-9 5-5 1W
Knicks 35 20 0.636 118 111.9 6.1 21-7 14-13 10-3 24-13 8-2 1W
Rockets 33 20 0.623 114.6 109.6 5 18-7 15-13 6-5 19-16 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 34 21 0.618 120 115.9 4.1 18-11 16-10 7-3 20-13 9-1 5W
Lakers 33 21 0.611 116 116 0 15-10 18-11 5-6 22-14 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 34 22 0.607 119.7 114.8 4.9 19-10 15-12 6-5 19-17 7-3 2W
Suns 32 23 0.582 113.6 111.8 1.8 18-10 14-13 8-6 22-16 5-5 1L
Raptors 32 23 0.582 113.8 112.3 1.5 16-13 16-10 4-9 24-15 6-4 1L
76ers 30 24 0.556 116.2 115.9 0.3 15-14 15-10 8-6 19-18 6-4 2L
Magic 28 25 0.528 115.1 115.2 -0.1 18-10 10-15 6-5 19-18 5-5 1L
Warriors 29 26 0.527 115.5 113.7 1.8 18-10 11-16 6-4 19-16 4-6 1L
Heat 29 27 0.518 119.6 117.2 2.4 16-11 13-16 4-5 15-16 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 27 29 0.482 116.3 118.3 -2 16-13 11-16 5-5 21-16 4-6 1W
Clippers 26 28 0.481 111.9 112.3 -0.4 13-11 13-17 7-4 16-16 6-4 1W
Hornets 26 29 0.473 115.7 113.8 1.9 12-14 14-15 8-4 16-20 9-1 1W
Hawks 26 30 0.464 117.3 118.6 -1.3 10-15 16-15 5-5 13-20 5-5 3L
Bulls 24 31 0.436 116.8 120.6 -3.8 15-12 9-19 3-9 16-22 1-9 6L
Bucks 23 30 0.434 111.8 115.2 -3.4 12-12 11-18 7-4 17-18 5-5 2W
Grizzlies 20 33 0.377 115.3 117.5 -2.2 11-15 9-18 5-6 16-21 2-8 4L
Mavericks 19 35 0.352 113.9 117.4 -3.5 14-16 5-19 3-9 11-25 1-9 9L
Jazz 18 38 0.321 118.3 125.9 -7.6 11-18 7-20 1-9 10-25 3-7 1L
Nets 15 38 0.283 107.7 114.9 -7.2 8-19 7-19 3-9 11-22 3-7 1L
Pacers 15 40 0.273 111.1 118.6 -7.5 10-18 5-22 3-9 11-26 5-5 2W
Pelicans 15 41 0.268 114.6 120.4 -5.8 9-20 6-21 6-7 9-26 5-5 1L
Wizards 14 39 0.264 112.1 123.1 -11 9-18 5-21 2-6 9-23 4-6 3L
Kings 12 44 0.214 110.1 120.6 -10.5 9-19 3-25 2-8 8-29 0-10 14L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak