The Cleveland Cavaliers and Brooklyn Nets meet Friday in NBA action at the Barclays Center. Here’s a Nets vs Cavaliers Prediction. This article will include a Nets vs Cavaliers Pick.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Knicks, and they play the Bucks and Pistons next. The Cavs haven’t started a season 0-2 since the 2021-22 season.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 111 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 119 points on 43 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 31 points and 5 assists, while Evan Mobley is averaging 22 points and 3 assists. Sam Merrill is the third double-digit scorer and Larry Nance Jr. is grabbing 6 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 41.3 percent from beyond the arc and 66.7 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32 rebounds per game.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Hornets, and they play the Spurs and Rockets next. The Nets are in danger of starting 0-2 for a third straight season.
The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 117 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 136 points on 53.3 percent shooting. Nic Claxton is averaging 17 points and 4 rebounds, while Cam Thomas is averaging 15 points and 1 rebound. Day’Ron Sharpe is the third double-digit scorer, and Egor Demin is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 73.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 47.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38 rebounds per game.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Cavaliers have lost five of their last six games as favorites.
- The underdogs have won each of the Cavaliers’ last three games.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against the Nets after losing as favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in five of the Cavaliers’ last six games.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 13 night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Nets have lost each of their last eight games against Central Division opponents.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Nets’ last seven games.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Nets’ last nine games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the Cavaliers’ last seven games as road favorites following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Brooklyn Nets Player Facts
- Terance Mann ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
- Noah Clowney ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Sam Merrill ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
- Donovan Mitchell ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nets rank T1st in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (100.0%).
- The Nets rank T2nd in the league for opponent steals per game this season (5.0).
- The Cavaliers rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (32.0).
- The Cavaliers rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (4.0).
Nets vs Cavaliers Injury Report
The Nets will be without Haywood Highsmith due to a knee injury. Drake Powell and Danny Wolf are also out.
The Cavs will be without Darius Garland and Max Strus. De’Andre Hunter is questionable with a knee injury.
Nets vs Cavaliers Prediction
The Cavs are still dealing with injuries to their rotation, but it probably doesn’t matter. As mentioned in the first Nets write up, their owner pretty much admitted that they’re in tank mode this year, and they looked like it in their opener. The Nets didn’t play a lick of defense. Thick line especially this early in the season but for good reason. The Nets lack NBA talent depth, and from the looks of it they lack the effort as well. The Nets will lose a lot of games ugly. This should be one of them. Give me the Cavs.