Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Sunday

NBA Betting Preview: Cavaliers vs Nets

The Cleveland Cavaliers go head-to-head with the Brooklyn Nets 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.

The total line of 222.5 points looks pretty low and we can take advantage by backing the Overs at -110. We can see the Cavaliers and the Nets combining to go bigger.

Cleveland Cavaliers have been defeated in their previous three road games. They recently suffered a 122-119 (OT) loss against Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Jarrett Allen led the way with 25 points, while Evan Mobley added 23 and Sam Merrill chipped in 20.

Brooklyn Nets have suffered defeat in their last seven games. Most recently, a 148-111 scoreline occurred on the road at TD Garden against Boston Celtics. Offensively, Michael Porter Jr. led the charge with 18, while Danny Wolf contributed 16 and Nicolas Claxton 12.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Rocket Arena, with the Cavs claiming the win. Beating the Nets by a 112-84 scoreline. The Cavs have six straight wins against the Nets. They’ve also claimed 9 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Cavaliers	37	24	0.607	119.4	115.2	4.2	20-11	17-13	7-5	23-15	7-3	2L
Nets	15	44	0.254	107	115.6	-8.6	8-21	7-23	3-10	11-25	2-8	7L

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7 wins and 3 losses in the past 10 games. The Cavs are averaging 120.0 points, 44.0 rebounds, 27.7 assists, 9.5 steals and 5.3 blocks while shooting 49.3% from the field and 78.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 109.9 points and 42.6 rebounds per matchup.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 21.8 points, Jarrett Allen 11.0 rebounds and James Harden 5.6 assists, while Sam Merrill averages 3.0 (45.5%) 3-pointers made.

The Nets have won 2 and lost 8 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 106.7 points, 38.8 rebounds, 26.8 assists, 8.4 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 45.6% from the field and 72.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 119.0 points and 43.0 rebounds.

Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 15.5 points, Day'Ron Sharpe 6.9 rebounds and Nolan Traore 6.1 assists, while Noah Clowney has an average of 2.2 (44.0%) 3-pointers made.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction & Picks

This expert Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score pick and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

There’s juice available when it comes to backing Over 222.5 points in this NBA contest and that’s the betting angle we’re pursuing. Our pick is priced up at -110 which looks well worth taking.

We track all injuries that could impact each franchise before making our basketball predictions. The form guide and latest stats also help the Sportsgambler.com team crunch the numbers ahead of the NBA action.

Key Cavaliers vs Nets stats:

• The 222.5 line has been covered in the last 6 Cavs games on the road.
• The 222.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Cavs games on the road.
• The 222.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Cavs games on the road.
• The 222.5 line has been covered in the last 8 Nets games at home.
• The 222.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Nets games at home.
• The 222.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Nets games at home.

Over 222.5 Probability

The best NBA sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cavaliers 122 - 108 Nets

You don’t need a big stake to enjoy a monster return by getting this correct score right. We’re going for the Cavaliers to claim a 122-108 victory and hopefully this goes close.

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets 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.

Cleveland Cavaliers are strong -500 favorites to win this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 83% chance of claiming victory. Brooklyn Nets are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +380.

The spread is calculated to be 11, while total points comes in at 222.5. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 222.5, the odds are -110.

Whether you are wagering pre-game or in-game, the top sportsbooks let you feast on hundreds of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless, offering an incredible range of options.

Moneyline

Cavaliers

-500

Nets

+380

Point Spread

Cavaliers -11

-110

Nets +11

-110

Total Points

Under 222.5

-110

Over 222.5

-110

Prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Points they might score or the number of Assists they might have.

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The Nets have lost three straight at Barclays Center. They own a 3-7 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 115.30 points on average and giving up 120.30.

The Cavaliers have taken three consecutive losses away from home. They have gone 6-4 across their last 10 games away from home, averaging 120.30 points on offense and surrendering 115.00 on defense.

The last time these teams met at Barclays Center, the Cavs came out on top 131-124 against the Nets. In the past 10 head-to-head matchups at Barclays Center, the Cavs have seven wins while the Nets have three.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O222.5	U222.5
Brooklyn Nets Home Stats		3-7	235.60	115.30	120.30	9	1
Cleveland Cavaliers Away Stats		6-4	235.30	120.30	115.00	9	1

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O222.5 = Games Over 222.5 Points
• U222.5 = Games Under 222.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Cleveland Cavaliers Stats

Brooklyn Nets Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -11 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -11 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +11 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +11 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 229.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 235.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 222.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 222.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 120.00 pts and allowed 109.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 120.30 pts and allowed 115.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 225.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 235.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 222.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 222.5 at Home: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 106.70 pts and allowed 119.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 115.30 pts and allowed 120.30 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.30 (59%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.10 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.10 (78.82%)
• Rebounds: Total 44, Offensive 12.10, Defensive 31.90
• Assists: 27.70
• Blocks: 5.30
• Steals: 9.50
• Turnovers : 13.40
• Personal Fouls: 17.80

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.00 (59%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.60 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.50 (79.55%)
• Rebounds: Total 40.9, Offensive 11.80, Defensive 29.10
• Assists: 29.90
• Blocks: 4.70
• Steals: 10.70
• Turnovers : 13.80
• Personal Fouls: 18.90

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.50 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.40 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.50 (72.05%)
• Rebounds: Total 38.8, Offensive 10.00, Defensive 28.80
• Assists: 26.80
• Blocks: 3.60
• Steals: 8.40
• Turnovers : 14.80
• Personal Fouls: 21.10

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.50 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.70 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.20 (79.26%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.7, Offensive 12.40, Defensive 31.30
• Assists: 27.80
• Blocks: 3.20
• Steals: 8.00
• Turnovers : 14.30
• Personal Fouls: 20.50

Injuries & Suspensions

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.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	39	20	0.661	115	107.5	7.5	19-9	20-11	8-5	25-13	8-2	1W
Knicks	38	22	0.633	117.3	111.5	5.8	22-8	16-14	10-3	26-15	6-4	1W
Raptors	34	25	0.576	113.6	111.8	1.8	16-15	18-10	4-9	26-15	5-5	2L
76ers	33	26	0.559	116.7	115.9	0.8	16-15	17-11	8-6	21-19	5-5	3W
Nets	15	44	0.254	107	115.6	-8.6	8-21	7-23	3-10	11-25	2-8	7L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	44	14	0.759	117.5	109.7	7.8	24-7	20-7	10-3	29-7	8-2	2W
Cavaliers	37	24	0.607	119.4	115.2	4.2	20-11	17-13	7-5	23-15	7-3	2L
Bucks	26	32	0.448	112.1	115.6	-3.5	14-14	12-18	8-4	19-20	7-3	1L
Bulls	24	36	0.4	115.7	120.5	-4.8	15-17	9-19	3-10	16-26	0-10	11L
Pacers	15	45	0.25	111.5	119.5	-8	10-21	5-24	3-9	11-30	2-8	5L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	31	27	0.534	115	114.6	0.4	18-11	13-16	6-5	19-18	6-4	1L
Heat	32	29	0.525	119.8	117	2.8	18-11	14-18	5-5	16-18	5-5	1W
Hornets	30	31	0.492	116	113	3	13-16	17-15	9-4	19-21	7-3	4W
Hawks	30	31	0.492	117.1	117.6	-0.5	13-16	17-15	7-6	17-21	6-4	3W
Wizards	16	42	0.276	111.9	122.8	-10.9	11-19	5-23	2-9	11-26	3-7	3L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	46	15	0.754	119.5	108.2	11.3	25-7	21-8	9-3	33-9	6-4	1W
Nuggets	37	23	0.617	120.5	115.9	4.6	16-11	21-12	5-3	21-12	4-6	1L
Timberwolves	37	23	0.617	119.2	114.7	4.5	20-11	17-12	7-5	22-17	6-4	2W
Trail Blazers	29	32	0.475	115.5	118.1	-2.6	16-15	13-17	5-7	22-18	6-4	1L
Jazz	18	41	0.305	118	125.9	-7.9	11-19	7-22	1-9	10-28	3-7	4L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	34	24	0.586	115.5	115.9	-0.4	16-12	18-12	6-7	23-15	5-5	3L
Suns	34	26	0.567	112.1	111.4	0.7	20-12	14-14	9-6	23-18	4-6	1W
Warriors	31	28	0.525	115.8	113.8	2	19-11	12-17	6-4	21-17	4-6	1W
Clippers	27	31	0.466	111.7	112.2	-0.5	14-13	13-18	7-5	17-18	4-6	3L
Kings	14	47	0.23	110.4	121.1	-10.7	9-20	5-27	2-8	10-31	2-8	1W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	43	16	0.729	118.5	111.7	6.8	21-6	22-10	10-3	26-13	10-0	11W
Rockets	37	22	0.627	114.5	109.2	5.3	20-7	17-15	6-5	21-16	6-4	1L
Grizzlies	22	36	0.379	115.6	117.9	-2.3	12-17	10-19	6-6	18-23	3-7	1W
Mavericks	21	38	0.356	114.4	118	-3.6	14-18	7-20	3-10	11-28	2-8	2L
Pelicans	18	42	0.3	115.1	120.3	-5.2	11-21	7-21	6-7	11-26	5-5	3W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	44	14	0.759	117.5	109.7	7.8	24-7	20-7	10-3	29-7	8-2	2W
Celtics	39	20	0.661	115	107.5	7.5	19-9	20-11	8-5	25-13	8-2	1W
Knicks	38	22	0.633	117.3	111.5	5.8	22-8	16-14	10-3	26-15	6-4	1W
Cavaliers	37	24	0.607	119.4	115.2	4.2	20-11	17-13	7-5	23-15	7-3	2L
Raptors	34	25	0.576	113.6	111.8	1.8	16-15	18-10	4-9	26-15	5-5	2L
76ers	33	26	0.559	116.7	115.9	0.8	16-15	17-11	8-6	21-19	5-5	3W
Magic	31	27	0.534	115	114.6	0.4	18-11	13-16	6-5	19-18	6-4	1L
Heat	32	29	0.525	119.8	117	2.8	18-11	14-18	5-5	16-18	5-5	1W
Hornets	30	31	0.492	116	113	3	13-16	17-15	9-4	19-21	7-3	4W
Hawks	30	31	0.492	117.1	117.6	-0.5	13-16	17-15	7-6	17-21	6-4	3W
Bucks	26	32	0.448	112.1	115.6	-3.5	14-14	12-18	8-4	19-20	7-3	1L
Bulls	24	36	0.4	115.7	120.5	-4.8	15-17	9-19	3-10	16-26	0-10	11L
Wizards	16	42	0.276	111.9	122.8	-10.9	11-19	5-23	2-9	11-26	3-7	3L
Nets	15	44	0.254	107	115.6	-8.6	8-21	7-23	3-10	11-25	2-8	7L
Pacers	15	45	0.25	111.5	119.5	-8	10-21	5-24	3-9	11-30	2-8	5L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	46	15	0.754	119.5	108.2	11.3	25-7	21-8	9-3	33-9	6-4	1W
Spurs	43	16	0.729	118.5	111.7	6.8	21-6	22-10	10-3	26-13	10-0	11W
Rockets	37	22	0.627	114.5	109.2	5.3	20-7	17-15	6-5	21-16	6-4	1L
Nuggets	37	23	0.617	120.5	115.9	4.6	16-11	21-12	5-3	21-12	4-6	1L
Timberwolves	37	23	0.617	119.2	114.7	4.5	20-11	17-12	7-5	22-17	6-4	2W
Lakers	34	24	0.586	115.5	115.9	-0.4	16-12	18-12	6-7	23-15	5-5	3L
Suns	34	26	0.567	112.1	111.4	0.7	20-12	14-14	9-6	23-18	4-6	1W
Warriors	31	28	0.525	115.8	113.8	2	19-11	12-17	6-4	21-17	4-6	1W
Trail Blazers	29	32	0.475	115.5	118.1	-2.6	16-15	13-17	5-7	22-18	6-4	1L
Clippers	27	31	0.466	111.7	112.2	-0.5	14-13	13-18	7-5	17-18	4-6	3L
Grizzlies	22	36	0.379	115.6	117.9	-2.3	12-17	10-19	6-6	18-23	3-7	1W
Mavericks	21	38	0.356	114.4	118	-3.6	14-18	7-20	3-10	11-28	2-8	2L
Jazz	18	41	0.305	118	125.9	-7.9	11-19	7-22	1-9	10-28	3-7	4L
Pelicans	18	42	0.3	115.1	120.3	-5.2	11-21	7-21	6-7	11-26	5-5	3W
Kings	14	47	0.23	110.4	121.1	-10.7	9-20	5-27	2-8	10-31	2-8	1W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	44	14	0.759	117.5	109.7	7.8	24-7	20-7	10-3	29-7	8-2	2W
Thunder	46	15	0.754	119.5	108.2	11.3	25-7	21-8	9-3	33-9	6-4	1W
Spurs	43	16	0.729	118.5	111.7	6.8	21-6	22-10	10-3	26-13	10-0	11W
Celtics	39	20	0.661	115	107.5	7.5	19-9	20-11	8-5	25-13	8-2	1W
Knicks	38	22	0.633	117.3	111.5	5.8	22-8	16-14	10-3	26-15	6-4	1W
Rockets	37	22	0.627	114.5	109.2	5.3	20-7	17-15	6-5	21-16	6-4	1L
Nuggets	37	23	0.617	120.5	115.9	4.6	16-11	21-12	5-3	21-12	4-6	1L
Timberwolves	37	23	0.617	119.2	114.7	4.5	20-11	17-12	7-5	22-17	6-4	2W
Cavaliers	37	24	0.607	119.4	115.2	4.2	20-11	17-13	7-5	23-15	7-3	2L
Lakers	34	24	0.586	115.5	115.9	-0.4	16-12	18-12	6-7	23-15	5-5	3L
Raptors	34	25	0.576	113.6	111.8	1.8	16-15	18-10	4-9	26-15	5-5	2L
Suns	34	26	0.567	112.1	111.4	0.7	20-12	14-14	9-6	23-18	4-6	1W
76ers	33	26	0.559	116.7	115.9	0.8	16-15	17-11	8-6	21-19	5-5	3W
Magic	31	27	0.534	115	114.6	0.4	18-11	13-16	6-5	19-18	6-4	1L
Warriors	31	28	0.525	115.8	113.8	2	19-11	12-17	6-4	21-17	4-6	1W
Heat	32	29	0.525	119.8	117	2.8	18-11	14-18	5-5	16-18	5-5	1W
Hawks	30	31	0.492	117.1	117.6	-0.5	13-16	17-15	7-6	17-21	6-4	3W
Hornets	30	31	0.492	116	113	3	13-16	17-15	9-4	19-21	7-3	4W
Trail Blazers	29	32	0.475	115.5	118.1	-2.6	16-15	13-17	5-7	22-18	6-4	1L
Clippers	27	31	0.466	111.7	112.2	-0.5	14-13	13-18	7-5	17-18	4-6	3L
Bucks	26	32	0.448	112.1	115.6	-3.5	14-14	12-18	8-4	19-20	7-3	1L
Bulls	24	36	0.4	115.7	120.5	-4.8	15-17	9-19	3-10	16-26	0-10	11L
Grizzlies	22	36	0.379	115.6	117.9	-2.3	12-17	10-19	6-6	18-23	3-7	1W
Mavericks	21	38	0.356	114.4	118	-3.6	14-18	7-20	3-10	11-28	2-8	2L
Jazz	18	41	0.305	118	125.9	-7.9	11-19	7-22	1-9	10-28	3-7	4L
Pelicans	18	42	0.3	115.1	120.3	-5.2	11-21	7-21	6-7	11-26	5-5	3W
Wizards	16	42	0.276	111.9	122.8	-10.9	11-19	5-23	2-9	11-26	3-7	3L
Nets	15	44	0.254	107	115.6	-8.6	8-21	7-23	3-10	11-25	2-8	7L
Pacers	15	45	0.25	111.5	119.5	-8	10-21	5-24	3-9	11-30	2-8	5L
Kings	14	47	0.23	110.4	121.1	-10.7	9-20	5-27	2-8	10-31	2-8	1W

• 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

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