The Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Thursday in NBA action at the Rocket Arena. Here’s a Cavaliers vs Nets Prediction. This article will include a Cavaliers vs Nets Pick.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets beat the Bulls, lost to the Pacers, and they play the Thunder next. The Nets have lost 16 of their last 20 games.
The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 107.7 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 114.9 points on 49.3 percent shooting. Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 25 points and 7.2 rebounds, while Noah Clowney is averaging 13 points and 4.3 rebounds. Nic Claxton is the third double-digit scorer, and Egor Demin is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.7 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Nuggets and Wizards, and they play the Hornets next. The Cavs have won 10 of their last 11 games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 120 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 115.9 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 29 points and 5.9 assists, while James Harden is averaging 19.3 points and 8.7 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 8.3 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Nets have lost each of their last 10 night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last eight night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six night games following a home loss.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Cavaliers have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Nets have won seven of their last eight games against Central Division opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games at Rocket Arena against Nets teams that held a losing record.
- The Nets have covered the spread in each of their last four games at Rocket Arena.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Nets’ last six games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of the Cavaliers’ last nine home games following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Donovan Mitchell has scored 25+ points in four consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
- James Harden has recorded 6+ assists in 17 consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
Brooklyn Nets Player Facts
- Michael Porter Jr. ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.7) this season.
- Day’Ron Sharpe ranks 9th in the league for second chance points (157) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for field goals made per game this season (43.6).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for Q3 points per game this season (31.2).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (107.7).
- The Nets rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.0).
Cavaliers vs Nets Injury Report
The Cavs will be without Max Strus and Nae’Qwan Tomlin.
The Nets will be without Nic Claxton.
Cavaliers vs Nets Prediction
The Cavs are playing their best ball of the season and are covering numbers all of a sudden. However, even with this recent stretch, the Cavs are still 23-32 ATS on the season. Also, the Cavs are 2-12 ATS in their last 14 games as a double-digit favorite. You’re still not making money long-term backing the Cavaliers. The Nets aren’t good and appear to be in tank mode, but I just can’t get there with the Cavs and all of this chalk. This is a steep number for the NBA. It’s Nets or pass for me.