Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 26

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 26, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Cavaliers (22-12) are -2.5 favorites vs. the Nets (21-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 221.5 points
  • Monday, December 26, 2022 at 7:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSOH & YES

The Brooklyn Nets visit Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Cleveland.

The Cavaliers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).

The Nets vs Cavaliers Over/Under is 220.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Nets are 17-16 against the spread, while the Cavaliers are 17-14 against the spread.


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Nets vs. Cavaliers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Brooklyn Nets+2.5 -115O 220.5 -110+110
Cleveland Cavaliers -2.5 -105U 220.5 -110-135

Cavaliers vs Nets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Nets will win Monday‘s game with 58.5% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Nets will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 54.5% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Nets and Cavaliers, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 13 games (+12.70 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have covered the 1Q Spread in 35 of their last 57 games (+11.00 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have covered the 3Q Spread in 20 of their last 29 away games (+10.00 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 20 of their last 29 games (+9.52 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 17 of their last 24 away games (+8.86 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 41 games at home (+16.25 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 46 of their last 75 games (+13.66 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 16 of their last 20 games at home (+11.36 Units / 49% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 31 games at home (+10.00 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 24 games at home (+9.90 Units / 23% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Nets have gone 17-16 (-0.65 Units / -1.79% ROI).

  • 21-12 against the Moneyline (+1.75 Units / 2.41% ROI)
  • 15-18 against the Over for game total points (-4.8 Units / -13.22% ROI)
  • 18-15 against the Under for game total points (+1.5 Units / 4.13% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 17-14 (+1.6 Units / 4.27% ROI).

  • 22-12 against the Moneyline (+5 Units / 7.02% ROI)
  • 15-19 against the Over for game total points (-5.9 Units / -15.78% ROI)
  • 19-15 against the Under for game total points (+2.5 Units / 6.68% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 79 games (-22.61 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 37 of their last 85 games (-22.51 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 36 of their last 85 games (-18.18 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 75 games (-16.26 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the Spread in 35 of their last 85 games (-14.60 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the Team Total Over in 37 of their last 88 games (-21.20 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only covered the 2Q Spread in 36 of their last 87 games (-18.48 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only covered the Spread in 36 of their last 88 games (-18.00 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only covered the 4Q Spread in 38 of their last 89 games (-17.90 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 20 of their last 52 games (-15.83 Units / -27% ROI)

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

The Nets are 25-13 (.641) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .547

The Nets are 44-9 (.830) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .774

The Nets are 3-16 (.158) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .198

The Nets are 6-29 (.171) when their eFG is 50% or worse since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .224

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

The Cavaliers are 10-9 (.526) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .480

The Cavaliers are 27-30 (.474) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .548

The Cavaliers are 25-37 (.403) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

The Cavaliers are 14-63 (.182) when allowing 110 or more points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .308

Injury Report: Cavaliers vs. NetsMonday‘s Game, Dec. 26

  • Dean Wade (Cavaliers): The Cavaliers announced that Wade has an AC joint sprain and is expected to miss 3-4 weeks
  • Ricky Rubio (Cavaliers): Rubio will miss the start of the season as he recovers from a left ACL tear.
  • Dylan Windler (Cavaliers): The Cavaliers announced that Windler will miss another 4-6 weeks.
  • Joe Harris (Nets): Harris is out for Monday’s (Dec. 26) game against Cleveland.

Brooklyn Nets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Nets have averaged 1.32 points per shot (9,653 points/7,303 shots) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.25

The Nets have made 10.5 three-pointers per game at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.5

The Nets have averaged 1.31 points per shot (1,541 points/1,175 shots) this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

The Nets averaged 116.8 points per game (8,412 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers averaged 102.5 points per game (7,379 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

The Cavaliers are shooting 43% from three (91/211) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Cavaliers are shooting 40% from three (170/426) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Cavaliers have averaged 1.38 points per shot (929 points/675 shots) on the road this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.26

Brooklyn Nets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Nets have averaged 32.1 defensive rebounds per game (449 rebounds/14 games) this season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.2

The Nets have averaged 33.2 defensive rebounds per game (3,125 rebounds/94 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8

The Nets have averaged 7.5 blocks per game (105 blocks/14 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Nets have averaged 6.9 steals per game (1,140 steals/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have averaged 5.6 steals per game (73 steals/13 games) this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Cavaliers have averaged 34.1 defensive rebounds per game (443 rebounds/13 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.2

The Cavaliers have averaged 7.2 steals per game (1,188 steals/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Cavaliers have averaged 6.8 steals per game (640 steals/94 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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