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Cleveland Cavaliers Look to Extend Road Win Streak as They Face Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center

The Cleveland Cavaliers (44-10) will aim for their fifth straight road victory as they take on the Brooklyn Nets (20-34) at the Barclays Center on Thursday night at 7:30 PM ET. In their last games, the Cavaliers defeated Toronto 131-108 as 12.5-point favorites, while the Nets beat Philadelphia 100-96 as 1.5-point favorites. Cleveland has a 7-3 record in their last 10 matchups against Brooklyn and currently leads the season series 2-0. The Cavaliers are the clear favorites in the betting lines, opening at -13 with no movement in the line. Stay tuned to see which team emerges victorious in this Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Brooklyn Nets showdown.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cavaliers -875 | Nets +583
• Spread: Cavaliers -13 (-110) | Nets +13 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 223.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 90%.

Cleveland vs Brooklyn Stats

Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been performing exceptionally well leading up to the All-Star break. They have won four consecutive games and currently share the best record in the league with Oklahoma City. The team's offensive prowess is evident as they average 122.7 points per game and have been shooting well, making 48.5 percent of their field goals and 34 percent of their three-pointers. Defensively, they have been solid, giving up an average of 111.9 points per game. The Cavaliers are ranked 2 in offense and #12 in defense, with strong shooting percentages and solid rebounding numbers. Heading into their next game against the Nets, Cleveland will look to continue their winning streak with a similar defensive effort.

Brooklyn Nets Analysis

The Brooklyn Nets ended the first half of the season with wins over Miami, Charlotte, and Philadelphia, carrying momentum into their upcoming game on Thursday. The team averages 105 points per game and recently scored 100 points while shooting 47.1 percent from the field and 26.7 percent from three-point range. D'Angelo Russell led the team with 22 points, while Trendon Watford and Cameron Johnson contributed 18 and 16 points, respectively. Defensively, the Nets give up an average of 111 points per game, but only allowed 96 points in their last game, showcasing a strong defensive effort. The team holds a power ranking of 22 and ranks 29th in offense, 8th in defense, and has a record of 20-34. They face Cleveland next, who went 1-2 in their last 3 matchups against Brooklyn. Brooklyn's offensive and defensive stats rank them poorly in field goal percentage and defensive rebounds, but show promise in free throw shooting and assists. Going forward, the Nets will need to maintain their defensive effort to secure more wins.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have demonstrated a strong performance lately, winning eight out of their last nine games. In comparison, the Brooklyn Nets have only split their last 10 home games. Cleveland holds the advantage in the upcoming game based on their effective shooting, with a shooting percentage of over 50% in their recent three games. Additionally, the Cavaliers have exhibited proficiency at the free-throw line, making over 84% of their free throws in the same period. Their efficient ball movement and strong rebounding, securing an average of 14 offensive rebounds per game in their last three games, contribute to creating more scoring opportunities. Furthermore, Cleveland's disciplined ball control and defensive capabilities are anticipated to pose challenges for the Nets. Historically, the Nets have struggled defensively against Cleveland, allowing more than 117 points per game in their previous encounters. Thus, it is expected that the Nets will face difficulties in containing Cleveland's offensive prowess. Therefore, it is advisable to support Cleveland to cover the spread in the upcoming game.

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