The Nets are gearing up to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, Oct 25. The game is slated for 7:30 ET and will be broadcast on YES. Cleveland comes into this game as 1-point favorites with the total set at 219. How will this matchup unfold? Let’s delve into the Nets vs. Cavaliers player props and predictions below.
Nets vs. Cavaliers Odds
- Spread: Cavaliers -1
- Total 219
Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Oct 25
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn NY
- TV: YES
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Cavaliers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Cavaliers have an over/under record of 0-5 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Although Cleveland has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 96 points per game in these games.
- The last five games that Cleveland was favored, they have an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 2-3 straight up.
Nets Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Nets have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Brooklyn has an ATS record of 6-4 while averaging 112 per game. The team went 5-5 overall in these games.
- The last ten games that Brooklyn was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 3-7 while going 2-8 straight up.
Can the Cavaliers Pull Off a Win at Brooklyn?
Cleveland is coming off a season where they achieved a road record of 20-21, a division record of 13-3, an overall record of 51-31, a conference record of 34-18, and a home record of 31-10. Additionally, they maintained a strong performance in their division with a record of 13-3. Their conference record stood at 34-18, while their home record showcased their dominance with a remarkable 31-10.
The Cavaliers offense is coming off a season where they ranked 22nd in the NBA for offensive rebounds per game, averaging 9.7. They also ranked 21st in the league for free throw attempts per game with 22.5. Additionally, their scoring average of 112.3 points per game placed them 25th in the NBA.
In terms of their performance last season, the Cleveland Cavaliers held the 9th spot in the NBA with an effective field goal percentage of 55.6%. With 85.2 field goal attempts per game, they ranked 27th in the league. Furthermore, the Cavaliers ranked 24th in the NBA with 31.6 three-point attempts per game, while their three-point percentage stood at 36.7%, placing them 11th in the league.
Cleveland’s defense wrapped up last season with an effective field goal percentage of 53.8, ranking them 8th in the NBA. They also held the record for allowing the fewest points per game in the league at 106.9. Additionally, their average of 4.7 blocked shots per game ranked them 14th in the NBA.
No Pressure for Brooklyn as Home Dogs
Brooklyn finished last season with an overall record of 45-37 in the 2022-2023 season. They had a road record of 22-19 and a home record of 23-18. Moreover, they secured the 6th position in the Eastern Conference and the 4th position in the Atlantic Division.
The Nets offense is coming off a season where they scored an average of 113.4 points per game, ranking them 20th in the league. In terms of possessions per game, they had an average of 97.8, placing them 24th in the NBA. Furthermore, the Nets boasted a field goal percentage of 48.7%, positioning them 6th in the league.
On offense, Brooklyn finished the 2022-2023 NBA season with a two point field goal percentage of 55.9%, ranking them 9th in the league. They also ranked 28th in the NBA with 85.1 field goal attempts per game. Additionally, the Nets made an average of 12.8 three pointers per game, placing them 9th in the league.
Last season, the Nets’ defense had an average of 7.1 steals per game, ranking them 17th in the NBA. Additionally, their defense allowed an average of 112.5 points per game, placing them 10th in the NBA. Moreover, they allowed an average of 24.4 free throw attempts per game, ranking them 22nd in the NBA.
Nets vs. Cavaliers Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Mikal Bridges and his points prop of 26.5.
For his matchup against the Nets, we recommend taking the under on Mikal Bridges and his prop bet of 26.5 points. According to our player projection model, he is expected to fall short of his prop, with a projection of 19.
The Prop: Mikal Bridges Under 26.5 Points | -121 at FanDuel Sportsbook
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Nets vs. Cavaliers Predictions
We’re calling a win for the Cavaliers, with a final score of 110-105, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Cavaliers at -1.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 219, and our model predicts the Cavaliers and Nets to score a combined 215 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Cavaliers -1 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook