The Brooklyn Nets (16-21) and the Cleveland Cavaliers (21-15) meet Thursday at Accor Arena in Paris, France. Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nets vs. Cavaliers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Cavaliers lead 1-0
The Nets are coming off a disappointing 134-127 OT loss at home against the Portland Trail Blazers despite being 9.5-point favorites. Brooklyn is now just 1-6 straight up (SU) across the past 7 games while going a dismal 2-12 against the spread (ATS) in the previous 14 outings.
The Cavaliers have won 3 in a row heading into the City of Lights, posting 2 covers in those wins. Last time out against the San Antonio Spurs, Cleveland escaped with a 117-115 win but didn’t come close to covering as a 10.5-point favorite. The total (232) pushed at most shops, too. The Over is 6-4-1 in the past 11 games for the Cavs.