Cavaliers vs Nets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 8

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 08, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Cavaliers are -6.5 favorites vs. the Nets
  • Total (Over/Under): 225.5 points
  • Watch the game on YES | BSOH

The Cleveland Cavaliers visit Barclays Center to take on the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Brooklyn, NY.

The Cavaliers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The Cavaliers vs Nets Over/Under is 224.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Cavaliers are 26-21 against the spread, while the Nets are 23-26 against the spread.


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Cavaliers vs. Nets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cleveland Cavaliers-7.5 -110O 224.5 -110-300
Brooklyn Nets +7.5 -110U 224.5 -110+240

Nets vs Cavaliers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Thursday‘s game with 71.7% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Cavaliers and Nets.

Nets vs Cavaliers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Nets will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 51.9% confidence.


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  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 29 of their last 41 games (+19.55 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Moneyline in 32 of their last 45 games (+19.15 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 50 of their last 80 games (+16.55 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 20 of their last 24 games (+15.70 Units / 58% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 39 games (+11.45 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have covered the 1Q Spread in 31 of their last 43 games at home (+18.90 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 31 of their last 44 games at home (+16.70 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 43 games at home (+15.85 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 14 of their last 19 games at home (+8.80 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+8.10 Units / 24% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 26-21 (+3.05 Units / 5.68% ROI).

  • 33-16 against the Moneyline (+16.8 Units / 16.39% ROI)
  • 22-26 against the Over for game total points (-6.6 Units / -12.23% ROI)
  • 26-22 against the Under for game total points (+1.85 Units / 3.44% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Nets have gone 23-26 (-5.45 Units / -9.95% ROI).

  • 20-30 against the Moneyline (-13.45 Units / -18.56% ROI)
  • 24-25 against the Over for game total points (-3.5 Units / -6.36% ROI)
  • 25-24 against the Under for game total points (-1.35 Units / -2.46% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 82 games (-23.15 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 68 games (-19.40 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only covered the Spread in 7 of their last 29 games (-17.05 Units / -54% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 76 games (-14.20 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 36 of their last 82 games (-13.20 Units / -14% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 80 games (-25.70 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 80 games (-18.80 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Game Total Over in 24 of their last 61 games (-15.60 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Team Total Over in 26 of their last 61 games (-14.00 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 33 of their last 70 games (-11.70 Units / -12% ROI)

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Cleveland Cavaliers: Keys to the Game vs. the Brooklyn Nets

The Cavaliers are 12-3 (.800) when making 15 or more three-pointers this season — T-4th-best in the NBA. The Nets have allowed 13.4 made three-pointers per game this season — T-10th-worst in the NBA.

The Cavaliers are 24-6 (.800) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .580

The Cavaliers are 7-2 (.778) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .580

The Cavaliers are 26-9 (.743) when scoring 110 or more points this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .640

Brooklyn Nets: Keys to the Game vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Nets are 2-18 (.100) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers this season — 3rd-worst in the NBA. The Cavaliers have made 13.4 three-pointers per game this season — 10th-highest in the NBA.

The Nets are 8-18 (.308) when losing the rebounding margin this season — 10th-worst in the NBA. The Cavaliers have averaged 52.9 rebounds/game this season — 7th-highest in the NBA.

The Nets are 2-18 (.100) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .372

The Nets were 23-16 (.590) when scoring 15 or more fastbreak points last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

Injury Report: Nets vs. CavaliersThursday‘s Game, Feb. 8

  • Day’Ron Sharpe (Brooklyn Nets): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • Dorian Finney-Smith (Brooklyn Nets): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Dariq Whitehead (Brooklyn Nets): Lower Leg, Out For Season
  • Tristan Thompson (Cleveland Cavaliers): Suspension, Out
  • Ty Jerome (Cleveland Cavaliers): Ankle, Out
  • Darius Garland (Cleveland Cavaliers): Jaw, Game Time Decision

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have averaged 8.9 fast break points per game (438 points/49 games) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Cavaliers averaged 3.6 second chance points per game (228 points/63 games) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.7

The Cavaliers averaged 13.3 turnovers per game (1,094 turnovers/82 games) last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.1

The Cavaliers shot 49% (3,408/6,984) last season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 48%

Brooklyn Nets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Nets had a TS% of 53% in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 49%

The Nets averaged 43.6 points in the paint per game (1,786 points/41 games) at home last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.8

The Nets averaged 11.0 second chance points per game (905 points/82 games) last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The Nets are shooting 46% (2,101/4,562) this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 48%

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers allowed 106.9 points per game (8,764 points/82 games) last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 114.7

The Cavaliers have averaged 36.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,788 rebounds/49 games) this season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Cavaliers averaged 33.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,745 rebounds/82 games) last season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Cavaliers allowed an eFG% of 49% in close and late situations last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 52%

Brooklyn Nets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Nets averaged 6.2 blocks per game (506 blocks/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Nets allowed a TS% of 48% in the second half last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 51%

The Nets allowed opponents to shoot 45% (1,579/3,529) in the second half last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 47%

The Nets have blocked 780 shots since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd most among NBA teams


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