The Cavaliers are all set to face off against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday, Jan 11. Today’s game is slated to tip off at 2:00 ET and will be shown on NBA. Cleveland enters this contest as 3.5-point favorites, and the over/under total stands at 225. Can the Nets come out on top as the favorite? Our Cavaliers vs. Nets player props and predictions can be found below.
Cavaliers vs. Nets Odds
- Spread: Cavaliers -3.5
- Total 225
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, Jan 11
- Time: 2:00 ET
- Location: Accor Arena, Paris None
- TV: NBA
Nets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Nets have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- In their last five games away from home, the Nets have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 0-5 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 103 points per game in these contests.
- The last ten games that Brooklyn was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-8 while going 2-8 straight up.
Cavaliers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Cavaliers have an over/under record of 2-2-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten home games, Cleveland has an ATS record of just 6-2-2. However, their overall record was 6-4 while averaging 110 points per game.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Cavaliers have gone 7-2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 9-1.
Will the Nets Make it Happen in Paris?
When playing teams from the Eastern Conference, the Nets have gone 13-11 and are 3-10 in non-conference games. Over the past three games, the Nets are 1-2 and have an overall record of 16-21.
In their most recent game against the Trail Blazers, the Nets put up a total of 127 points. This is higher than their season-average of 114.9 points per game. Leading the way in scoring for the Nets was Mikal Bridges, who finished with 42 points. Cameron Johnson also had a solid game, adding 17 points.
So far this season, the Brooklyn Nets have been a middle-of-the-pack defensive team, ranking 19th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 116.6. However, they have been slightly better on the road, giving up 119.3 points per game away from home (20th in the league).
One area where the Nets have struggled defensively is defending the three-point line. On the season, Brooklyn is 28th in the NBA in three-pointers made allowed per game at 14.2. Over their last five games, they have been even worse, ranking 29th in three-point percentage allowed at 45.2%.
Despite their struggles defending the three-point line, the Nets have been solid inside the arc, ranking 8th in two-point shooting percentage allowed. Overall, opponents are shooting 47.1% from the field against Brooklyn this season.
Can The Cavaliers Secure a Home Victory?
In their last ten games, the Cavaliers are 7-3 and come into today’s game vs. the Nets with a 21-15 overall record. When it comes to conference play, they are 13-9 compared to 8-6 in non-conference games.
In their last game, the Cavaliers scored 117 points, which is right in line with their season average of 113.2 points per game. So far this season, the Cavaliers offense has had a tough time shooting from beyond the arc, making just 35% of their three-point attempts. On average, they attempt 36.1 threes per game and are making 15.8 free-throws per game.
So far this season, the Cavaliers are 6th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 111.5. At home, they are giving up 112.0 points per contest, which is 13th best in the league.
When it comes to three-point shooting, opponents are making 36.1% of their attempts vs. Cleveland, which is 10th best in the league. In terms of three-pointers made per game allowed, the Cavs are 10th at 12.1.
One area where they have struggled a bit is at the free-throw line. On the year, they are 21st in made free throws allowed per game at 23.6.
Cavaliers vs. Nets Player Props
When looking at a player prop for this game, Mikal Bridges has a points prop of 22.5 with both the over and under paying out at -117. Our projections have Mikal Bridges finishing with a stat line of 19 points, 5 and 3 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 22.5.
- The Prop: Mikal Bridges Under 22.5 Points (-117)
Cavaliers vs. Nets Predictions
As the underdogs with a spread of +3.5, we recommend going with the Nets on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 225, and our model predicts the Nets and Cavaliers to score a combined 223 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Nets +3.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook