Are you in need of Nets vs. Cavaliers predictions? Well, you’re in the right place as the Cavaliers are on the road to face the Nets on Thursday, Feb 8 at 7:30 ET. The current total is 225, and the Cavaliers are favored by 6. Below you’ll find our Nets vs. Cavaliers player props and predictions.
Nets vs. Cavaliers Odds
- Spread: Cavaliers -6
- Total 225
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, Feb 8
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn NY
- TV: YES
Cavaliers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Cavaliers have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Cleveland has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 113 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.
- As the betting favorite, the Cavaliers have an ATS mark of just 7-3 in their last ten games. Cleveland posted a straight up mark of 10-0 in these matchups.
Nets Betting Trends
- In 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 at home, the Nets have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 117 points per game in these contests.
- Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Nets have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
Will Cleveland Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?
As they prepare for today’s game against the Nets, the Cavaliers are hoping to add to their above .500 record of 33-16. On the road, the Cavaliers are 15-8 this season, compared to their 18-8 record at home.
The Cavaliers scored 114 points in their most recent game vs. the Wizards. They shot 48.9% from the field and converted on 12 three-pointers. Donovan Mitchell is leading the team in scoring with 28.5 PPG heading into today’s game. Also, Jarrett Allen is averaging 15.5 PPG.
So far this season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been one of the best defensive teams in the NBA, ranking 3rd in points allowed per game at 109.6. On the road, they have been even better, giving up just 108.9 points per game, which is the 2nd best mark in the league.
When it comes to defending the three-point line, opponents have made fewer threes than their season average in 61.2% of games vs. Cleveland. Overall, the Cavs are 9th in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 35.5%.
Over their last five games, Cleveland’s defense has been even better, ranking 5th in field goal percentage allowed at 44.9%. Additionally, they have done a great job of keeping opponents off the free-throw line, allowing just 12 made free throws per game during this stretch.
Will the Nets Win at Home?
In their last five games, the Nets are 2-3 and have an overall record of 20-30. At home, the Nets are 12-15 while going 8-15 on the road.
At home, the Nets are putting up 114.5 points per game, which is 20th in the NBA. Across all games, they are averaging 114.1 points per game, also ranking 20th in the league. When it comes to getting to the line, the Nets have struggled this season as they are 22nd in free-throw attempts per game. Overall, their field goal percentage is 46%.
So far this season, the Brooklyn Nets are giving up 115.4 points per game, which is 16th in the NBA. At home, they are giving up 112.9 points per game, which is 15th in the league.
Over their last five games, the Nets have given up 119.8 points per game, which is 20th in the NBA during that span.
On the season, opponents have made 13.4 three-pointers per game against Brooklyn, which is 20th in the league. For the year, opposing teams have made 37.9% of their three-point attempts vs. the Nets.
Nets vs. Cavaliers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Donovan Mitchell and his points prop of 27.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -125 while the under is at -109. With his prop line at 27.5, our model indicates that taking the over is the way to go as we project him to end up with 28. We foresee him having a field goal percentage of 47.6% and connecting on three threes.
- The Prop: Donovan Mitchell Over 27.5 Points (-125)
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Nets vs. Cavaliers Predictions
For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Cavaliers to secure the win, with an expected final score of 113-105. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -6.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 225, and our model predicts the Cavaliers and Nets to score a combined 218 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Cavaliers -6 | at Fanduel Sportsbook