Nets vs. Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for December 16

Nets vs. Cavaliers Game Info

• Date: Monday, December 16, 2024
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• Venue: Barclays Center -- Brooklyn, New York
• Coverage: YES and FDSOH

The Brooklyn Nets (10-15) are double-digit, 10.5-point underdogs against the Cleveland Cavaliers (22-4) at Barclays Center on Monday, December 16, 2024. The game starts at 7:30 PM ET on YES and FDSOH. The over/under is set at 216 for the matchup.

Nets vs. Cavaliers Odds & Spread

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Nets vs. Cavaliers Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Cavaliers win (67%)

Nets vs. Cavaliers Betting Trends

• The Cavaliers have put together an 18-8-0 record against the spread this season.
• The Nets have played 25 games, with 13 wins against the spread.
• This season, 15 of the Cavaliers' games have gone over the point total out of 25 chances.
• Nets games this season have hit the over on 13 of 25 set point totals (52%).
• Cleveland has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered 12 times in 15 opportunities when playing at home, and it has covered six times in 11 opportunities in away games.
• In terms of over/unders, the Cavaliers hit the over more consistently at home, as they've eclipsed the total nine times in 15 opportunities this season (60%). In road games, they have hit the over six times in 11 opportunities (54.5%).
• Brooklyn has performed better against the spread away (9-4-1) than at home (4-6-1) this year.
• Looking at the over/under, Nets games have gone over more often at home (six of 11, 54.5%) than away (seven of 14, 50%).

Cavaliers Leaders

• Donovan Mitchell's numbers on the season are 23.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game, shooting 44.9% from the field and 40.9% from downtown, with an average of 3.8 made treys (seventh in NBA).
• Evan Mobley is averaging 18.3 points, 2.7 assists and 9.1 boards.
• Darius Garland's numbers on the season are 20.6 points, 2.5 rebounds and 6.5 assists per contest, shooting 48.2% from the floor and 41.6% from downtown, with an average of 2.9 made 3-pointers.
• Jarrett Allen is averaging 13.7 points, 10.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists.
• Ty Jerome averages 10.9 points, 2 rebounds and 3.4 assists, shooting 54.7% from the field and 46.5% from downtown (eighth in NBA), with 1.3 made treys per game.

Nets Leaders

• Per game, Cameron Johnson gets the Nets 18.5 points, 4.4 boards and 2.9 assists. He also averages 0.9 steals and 0.5 blocks.
• Cameron Thomas averages 24.7 points, 3.2 boards and 3.4 assists. He is also draining 46.1% of his shots from the floor and 38.9% from 3-point range, with 2.9 triples per game.
• Per game, Nic Claxton gives the Nets 9.7 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists, plus 0.7 steals and 1.3 blocks.
• The Nets get 5.1 points per game from Ben Simmons, plus 5.6 boards and 6.5 assists.
• The Nets receive 9 points per game from Jalen Wilson, plus 3.5 boards and 1.8 assists.

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