In an Eastern Conference matchup, the Cleveland Cavaliers (-235) will take on the Brooklyn Nets (+190) at the Barclays Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 ET and the game can be seen on YES.

Cleveland comes into this one as winners of seven straight and are currently 33-16 overall. Brooklyn, on the other hand, has dropped two straight and is 11th in the East with a record of 20-30.

CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS BROOKLYN NETS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -6

This game will be played at Barclays Center at 7:30 ET on Thursday, February 8th.

WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 112-105 in favor of the Cavaliers.
  • Our projections have Donovan Mitchell finishing with Donovan Mitchell points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and knocking down 16 threes.

Do the Cavaliers Have a Shot at a Win at Brooklyn?

The Cavaliers are favored by 6 points in today’s game against the Nets. This season, Cleveland has been the favorite in 31 of their 49 games and has won 19 straight games as the favorite. Their record as the favorite is 25-6, and they have covered the spread in 17 of those games (17-13).

On average, the Cavaliers have outscored their opponents by 9.5 points per game when favored. Today’s O/U line of 223 is lower than the average line of 225.8 for their games this season. Cleveland’s O/U record for the season is 23-25-1.

In their last game against the Wizards, the Cavaliers won by a score of 114-106. They were favored by 11.5 points in that game but did not cover the spread. The O/U line for that game was 234.5.

Cleveland’s win over Washington extended their winning streak to seven games. They are currently 33-16 overall, which is the second-best record in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference games, the Cavaliers are 12-6 compared to 21-10 against the East.

On the road, the Cavaliers are 15-8 straight up and 12-9 ATS. Their average scoring differential on the road is +4.2 points per game.

When it comes to scoring, the Cavaliers are averaging 114.8 points per game, which is 17th in the NBA. However, they have been better on the road, averaging 113.1 points compared to 116.2 at home.

So far this season, the Cavaliers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 44.9% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 20th in the league at 98.1 possessions per game.

When it comes to shooting, the Cavaliers are 10th in field goal percentage at 48%. They are also 7th in two-point shooting at 56% but have struggled from three-point range, hitting just 36% of their attempts (18th).

So far this season, the Cavaliers defense has been performing well, ranking 3rd in the NBA at 109.6 points allowed per contest. Opponents are hitting 52.0% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 35.5% of their three-point attempts.

Does Brooklyn Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?

In terms of their ATS record, the Nets are 23-25 for the season and have failed to cover the spread in their last three home games. As the underdog, they are 14-18 vs. the spread this season.

As the underdog, Brooklyn has gone 9-25 this season and is 9-7 vs. the spread. Today, they are 6-point underdogs and have gone 2-3 as the underdog vs. the spread.

Brooklyn’s O/U record for the season is 25-25, and the under has hit in their last two games. Today’s O/U line is set at 223, and their games have averaged 229.5 points per game.

In their last game, the Nets lost to the Mavericks by a score of 119-107. The O/U line for that game was 236.5, and Brooklyn was a 4.5-point underdog.

Overall, the Nets are 20-30 this season and are currently in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. Against the East, they are 14-14 and 2-5 vs. their division.

When playing at home, the Nets are averaging 114.5 points per game, which is 20th in the league. Overall, they have scored 114.1 points per game, which is also 20th. In terms of three-point shooting, Brooklyn is 6th in both made threes (13.9) and attempts (38.1). Their three-point shooting percentage is 36%.

So far, the Nets have outscored the NBA scoring average in 44% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 24th in the league at 97.9 possessions per game. When it comes to field goal percentage, Brooklyn is 26th at 46%.

When looking at their offensive rebounding, the Nets are 5th in the league at 11.9 per game. In terms of assists, they are 13th at 26.8 per game. In terms of free throws, Brooklyn is 23rd in both made free throws (16.2) and attempts (21.3).

On average, the Brooklyn defense is giving up 115.4 points per game (16th). Right now, they are on a 3 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Nets defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 52.8% while allowing 37.9% from downtown.