Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Picks & Predictions
Two teams with differing playoff aspirations face off by the shores of Lake Erie as the Brooklyn Nets take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Both teams are coming off recent games,
Game outlook
Two teams with differing playoff aspirations face off by the shores of Lake Erie as the Brooklyn Nets take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Both teams are coming off recent games, with the Nets falling to the Pistons and the Cavaliers defeating the Timberwolves in overtime. Cleveland holds the historical advantage in the regular season series and has won their last five matchups against Brooklyn. The Cavaliers are favored to win this game, opening at -8 and currently holding a -7.5 line.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Nets +245 | Cavaliers -305
Spread: Nets +7.5 (-110) | Cavaliers -7.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 209 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 75%.
Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn had won three of their last four games before facing a setback against the Pistons on the road. The Nets are currently 25-38 on the season, holding the fourth spot in the Atlantic Division and 11th in the Eastern Conference. Against Detroit, the Nets fell behind early but came back to tie the game before eventually losing. With a scoring offense ranked 24th in the league, the Nets average 112 points per game. Defensively, they allow 114.1 points per contest, ranking 15th in the league. Brooklyn is 26th in field goal percentage and 6th in three-point field goals per game. The team will be without Ben Simmons and Cameron Johnson due to injury. The Nets are currently 17th in the power rankings and possess strengths in assists and offensive efficiency. For more insights and opportunities to benefit from our sportsbook promo codes, stay tuned. Season-high 31 points and counting for @DS17_FG 👀 pic.twitter.com/b9zasoveid