The Cleveland Cavaliers (33-16) travel to meet the Brooklyn Nets (20-30) on Thursday at Barclays Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Cavaliers vs. Nets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Cavaliers lead 2-0
Cleveland edged Brooklyn 114-113 on Oct. 25 at Barclays Center, although the Nets hung out for the rare cover as a 1.5-point underdog at most shops as the Over (219) cashed. The Cavs also won 111-102 against the Nets in Paris on Jan. 11, technically as the home team, covering a 2.5-point spread as the Under (222) connected.
The Cavaliers won their 7th consecutive game on Wednesday, 114-106 against the Washington Wizards, but it missed the cover as 11.5-point favorites as the Under (234.5) cashed. Cleveland is 4-3 against the spread (ATS) during the 7-game streak, with the Under cashing in 5 of the 7 outings.