Nets vs Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 11

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 11, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Cavaliers are -3.5 favorites vs. the Nets
  • Total (Over/Under): 225.5 points
  • Watch the game on NBAt | BSOH | YES

The Brooklyn Nets visit Accor Arena to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in .

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

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

So far this NBA season, the Nets are 19-17 against the spread, while the Cavaliers are 17-17 against the spread.


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Nets vs. Cavaliers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Brooklyn Nets O
Cleveland Cavaliers U

Cavaliers vs Nets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Thursday‘s game with 59.0% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Nets and Cavaliers, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Cavaliers vs Nets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Nets will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 51.7% confidence.


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  • The Brooklyn Nets have covered the 4Q Spread in 25 of their last 38 away games (+10.40 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 41 of their last 70 games (+8.75 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 43 of their last 77 games (+7.80 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 21 of their last 38 away games (+7.70 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 45 of their last 78 games (+7.60 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 51 of their last 78 games (+20.65 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 28 games (+15.05 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 25 of their last 37 games (+11.90 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in their last 11 games (+11.00 Units / 92% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 10 of their last 11 games (+8.90 Units / 70% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Nets have gone 19-17 (+0.4 Units / 0.99% ROI).

  • 16-21 against the Moneyline (-8.45 Units / -14.73% ROI)
  • 19-17 against the Over for game total points (+0.3 Units / 0.74% ROI)
  • 17-19 against the Under for game total points (-3.85 Units / -9.47% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 17-17 (-1.55 Units / -3.93% ROI).

  • 21-15 against the Moneyline (+5 Units / 7.47% ROI)
  • 18-17 against the Over for game total points (-0.7 Units / -1.77% ROI)
  • 17-18 against the Under for game total points (-2.75 Units / -6.95% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 78 games (-30.20 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 36 of their last 81 games (-17.70 Units / -14% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 81 games (-15.80 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 24 of their last 61 games (-15.25 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 15 of their last 37 games at home (-14.65 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 8 of their last 39 away games (-18.45 Units / -43% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only covered the 1Q Spread in 12 of their last 39 away games (-17.70 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the Team Total Under in 34 of their last 79 games (-17.55 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 78 games (-17.20 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 82 games (-17.05 Units / -19% ROI)

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

The Nets are 1-13 (.071) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .331

The Nets were 17-1 (.944) when assisting on 30 or more field goals last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .729

The Nets are 5-2 (.714) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .592

The Nets were 18-7 (.720) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent last season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .544

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

The Cavaliers were 37-26 (.587) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .491

The Cavaliers were 28-16 (.636) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

The Cavaliers are 19-11 (.633) when grabbing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .492

The Cavaliers are 5-23 (.179) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2022-23 season — 7th-worst in the NBA. The Nets have made 13.1 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 8th-highest in the NBA.

Injury Report: Cavaliers vs. NetsThursday‘s Game, Jan. 11

  • Ricky Rubio (Cleveland Cavaliers): Personal, Out
  • Caris LeVert (Cleveland Cavaliers): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • Ty Jerome (Cleveland Cavaliers): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Ben Simmons (Brooklyn Nets): Back, Out
  • Lonnie Walker IV (Brooklyn Nets): Hamstring, Out

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 12.9 offensive rebounds per game (1,058 rebounds/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.3

The Nets averaged 44.0 points in the paint per game (3,604 points/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.5

The Nets had an eFG% of 57% in close and late situations last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (2,045 assists/ 1,094 TOs) last season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Cavaliers had a TS% of 52% last season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Cavaliers averaged 12.5 second chance points per game (1,024 points/82 games) last season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The Cavaliers are shooting 35% from three (460/1,298) this season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

Brooklyn Nets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Nets have averaged 6.5 steals per game (239 steals/37 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

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

The Nets have averaged 35.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,330 rebounds/37 games) this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

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

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 7.8 steals per game (280 steals/36 games) this season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

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%


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