The Cleveland Cavaliers and Brooklyn Nets meet Sunday 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 Bucks and the Pistons, and they play the Pistons next. The Cavs have won 13 of their last 17 games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 119.5 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 115.1 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 28.5 points and 5.8 assists, while James Harden is averaging 18.9 points and 8 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer, and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 8.6 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Celtics and Spurs, and they play the Heat next. The Nets have lost 22 of their last 26 games.
The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 107 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 115 points on 49.3 percent shooting. Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 24.6 points and 7 rebounds, while Noah Clowney is averaging 12.9 points and 4.2 rebounds. Nic Claxton is the third double-digit scorer, and Egor Demin is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Nets have won three of their last four games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Cavaliers have lost four of their last six games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
- The Nets have covered the spread in each of their last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games at Barclays Center following a loss.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Nets have lost each of their last 13 games against teams that held a winning record.
- The favorites have won each of the Cavaliers’ last 12 games at Barclays Center.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as underdogs following a loss.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Nets’ last six games.
Total Points: Facts
- Each of the Nets’ last eight home games has gone OVER the total points line.
- Nine of the Cavaliers’ last 10 games as road favorites following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Brooklyn Nets Player Facts
- Michael Porter Jr. ranks 6th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.4) this season.
- Noah Clowney ranks 4th amongst qualified centers for three-pointers made per game (2.1) this season.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Jaylon Tyson ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for 3P% (45.9) this season.
- Sam Merrill ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for 3P% (45.8%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (107.0).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (40.1).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for Q3 points per game this season (31.1).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for H2 points per game this season (60.9).
Nets vs Cavaliers Injury Report
The Nets will be without Egor Demin. Nic Claxton is questionable.
The Cavs will be without Max Strus, Dean Wade, and Donovan Mitchell. Keon Ellis and James Harden are questionable.
Nets vs Cavaliers Prediction
I don’t want to back the Nets as much as the next guy and the Cavs have the ability to blow the doors off here. However, I’m not laying double-digit chalk with a banged-up Cavs team on the road. With no Mitchell and possibly no Harden, the Cavs are undermanned. It’s also an early start, which usually favors the home team. There are probably better options out there but if forced to pick, I’m going to grab the points with the Nets given the Cavs’ injury situation.