Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Matchup

In this NBA regular season preview between Cavaliers and Nets, see who like to win the game and cover the spread.

  • The Cavaliers make their way to Brooklyn at 22-4.
  • Defensively, Cleveland are giving up 111.2 points per game.
  • The Cavaliers are coming off a 115-105 win vs. the Nets.
  • The Nets take on the Cavaliers at 10-15.
  • Defensively, Brooklyn are giving up 114.7 points per game.
  • The Nets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Cavaliers.

Cavaliers vs Nets Prediction

At 7:30 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (10-15) will host the Cleveland Cavaliers (22-4) in a matchup between two Eastern Conference teams. The Nets (+367) are currently 10th in the East, while the Cavs (-483) are first.

Brooklyn has dropped two straight and is a 10-point underdog at home. The over/under line for this game is 218.5 points. YES will have the TV coverage from the Barclays Center.

Cavaliers vs. Nets Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers at Brooklyn Nets
  • Where: Brooklyn at Barclays Center
  • Date: Monday, December 16th
  • Betting Odds CLE -10, CLE -483 | BKN +367 O/U 218.5

Cavaliers Preview: Do the Cavaliers Have What it Takes on the Road?

The Cavaliers improved to 22-4 on the season with a 115-105 win over the Wizards on Friday. Cleveland, favored by 16.5 points, didn’t cover the spread but secured the victory at home. The combined score of 220 points fell short of the 232.5-point over/under line.

A key moment in the game was a 15-0 run by the Cavaliers, which turned a 25-18 deficit into a 33-25 lead. Cleveland outscored Washington in each of the final three quarters, including a 28-25 edge in the 4th quarter.

The Cavaliers shot just 39.6% from the field and 30% from three-point range in their win over the Wizards, but they still managed to hit 15 threes. Darius Garland led the way with 24 points, 14 of which came in the 2nd quarter, and he added 8 assists.

Jarrett Allen was efficient, shooting 77.8% from the field and finishing with 21 points and 11 rebounds. Donovan Mitchell contributed 20 points, hitting 4 threes, while Isaac Okoro added 8 of his 13 points in the 3rd quarter.

The Cavaliers held the Wizards to 105 points on Friday, giving up 25 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters. Cleveland’s defense allowed 29 points in the 2nd and 26 in the 3rd.

Despite Washington shooting 47% from the field, the Cavaliers limited them to 14 made threes on 35% shooting. Cleveland also sent the Wizards to the line just 11 times, where they hit 9 free throws. The Cavaliers finished with 34 defensive rebounds, allowing 6 offensive boards, while also recording 10 steals and 5 blocks.

Nets Preview: Do the Nets Stand a Chance at Home?

The Cavaliers improved to 22-4 on the season with a 115-105 win over the Wizards on Friday. Cleveland, playing at home, was favored by 16.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total score of 220 points fell short of the 232.5-point over/under line.

A key moment in the game came when Cleveland went on a 15-0 run, turning a 25-18 deficit into a 33-25 lead. They edged out Washington in each of the final three quarters, including a 28-25 advantage in the 4th quarter.

The Nets managed 119 points in their loss to the Grizzlies, shooting 45.7% from the field and 37.7% from three-point range. They connected on 20 threes, with Dorian Finney-Smith leading the way, hitting 5 threes at a 62.5% clip and finishing with a team-high 19 points.

Dennis Schröder and Jalen Wilson each added 15 points, with Wilson also making 3 threes. Six other Nets players scored in double figures, including Shake Milton, Cameron Johnson, Keon Johnson, Day'Ron Sharpe, and Noah Clowney, who all contributed 12 points.

Defensively, the Nets struggled against the Grizzlies, giving up 135 points on 52% shooting. Brooklyn allowed 39 points in the 1st quarter and 38 in the 3rd, though they tightened up in the 4th, allowing 28 points.

From beyond the arc, the Grizzlies hit 17 threes at a 47% clip. The Nets sent Memphis to the line 21 times, where they made 14 free throws. Brooklyn finished with 9 steals and 7 blocks.

Cavaliers vs Nets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Although Cleveland has a straight up record of 7-3 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 6-4. The team averaged 117 points per game in these games.
  • When looking at their past three home matchups, Brooklyn has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 116 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
  • The last five games that Brooklyn was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 1-4 straight up.
  • Through their previous three contests as the betting favorite, the Cavaliers have a strong record of 2-1. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 1-2.

Cavaliers vs Nets Prediction

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