Cleveland Cavaliers (22-4) vs. Brooklyn Nets (10-15)
December 16, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Brooklyn Nets +9.5; Over/Under: +221.5
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The Cleveland Cavaliers and Brooklyn Nets meet Monday in NBA action at the Barclays Center. Here’s a Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction. This article will include a Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Pick.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Wizards, lost to the Heat, and they play the Bucks, 76ers, and Jazz next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 121.2 points on 50.3 percent shooting and allowing 111.2 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 23.6 points and 4.4 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 20.6 points and 6.5 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 10.4 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 39.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Bucks and Grizzlies, and play the Raptors, Jazz, and Heat next. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 110.4 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 114.7 points on 48.9 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 24.7 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Cameron Johnson is averaging 18.5 points and 4.4 rebounds. Dorian Finney-Smith is the third double-digit scorer, and Nic Claxton is grabbing 7.7 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 38.4 percent from beyond the arc and 80.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won 16 of their last 17 night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Nets have lost eight of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in five of their last six road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Nets’ last five games as underdogs following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Cavaliers’ last six games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
The Brooklyn Nets have been competitive this season and are covering numbers, but they’ve lost 6 of their last 10 games and just moved Dennis Schroder, one of their more consistent players. The Nets clearly are focused on the future and want to get closer to a legit top lottery pick. The Cleveland Cavaliers have not only won 22 games in the season, but they’re also 18-8 ATS. You’re doing well just blindly backing the Cavs. Probably shouldn’t stop until the tickets stop cashing. Give me the Cavaliers.
