Cleveland Cavaliers (44-10) vs. Brooklyn Nets (20-34)
February 20, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Brooklyn Nets +13; Over/Under: 226
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The Cleveland Cavaliers and Brooklyn Nets meet Thursday 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 beat the Timberwolves and Raptors, and they play the Knicks, Grizzlies, and Magic next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 122.5 points on 49.8 percent shooting and allowing 112 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 23.9 points and 4.8 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 21.6 points and 6.7 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and De’Andre Hunter is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 39.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.7 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets beat the Hornets and 76ers, and they play the 76ers, Wizards, and Thunder next. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 105 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 111 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 24.7 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Cameron Johnson is averaging 19.1 points and 4.2 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer, and Nic Claxton is grabbing 7.5 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 36.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Nets have won each of their last nine home games against the Cavaliers following a win.
- The Cavaliers have lost each of their last three games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Nets.
- The Nets have covered the spread in each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Nets.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The favorites have won each of the Cavaliers’ last 10 games at Barclays Center.
- The Nets have lost each of their last seven games as underdogs following a home win.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the last four games between the Cavaliers and Nets.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for field goals made per game this season (37.6).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (85.2).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (39.3%).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for Q4 points per game this season (29.6).
Nets vs Cavaliers Injury Report
The Nets will be without Cam Thomas and Noah Clowney.
The Cavs won’t have Dean Wade and JT Thor. Isaac Okoro and Ty Jerome are questionable.
Nets vs Cavaliers Prediction
The Cleveland Cavaliers are capable of blowing the doors off as they’re one of the best teams in the league and are 35-19 ATS on the season. The Cavs blasted the Nets by 29 points back in December. Still, this is a lot of points for two teams coming off the break. Also, the Nets have strung together three straight wins and all of a sudden find themselves in the running for a play-in spot. Maybe the Nets aren’t trying to tank after all? The Nets are also as healthy as they’ve been in a while. The Cavs should win, but it’s hard to turn down the points with the Nets given the layoff and the way the Nets entered the break.
