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The Cleveland Cavaliers (22-4) face the Brooklyn Nets (10-15) Monday. Tip-off from Barclays Center is set for 6:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Cavaliers vs. Nets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Cleveland leads 1-0
Cleveland beat the visiting Washington Wizards 115-105 Friday as a 16.5-point favorite. The Cavs shot the ball poorly vs. Washington, but their 18-11 win in the turnover battle and 50-44 advantage on the glass helped the better team win straight up. Cleveland has allowed 105 or fewer points in 3 of its last 4 wins.
Brooklyn was routed 135-119 at the Memphis Grizzlies Friday, failing to cover as a 10-point underdog. Brooklyn’s defense struggled against Memphis, allowing the Grizzlies to shoot 52.5% from the field and 47.2% from deep. The Nets have lost 5 of their last 6 games.
Cavaliers at Nets odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list NBA odds. Lines last updated at 1:20 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers -450 (bet $450 to win $100) | Nets +350 (bet $100 to win $350)
- Against the spread (ATS): Cavaliers -9.5 (-110) | Nets +9.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 218.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Cavaliers at Nets key injuries
Cavaliers
- F Evan Mobley (ankle) probable
- F Max Strus (ankle) out
Nets
- F Bojan Bogdanovic (foot) out
- G De’Anthony Melton (trade pending) out
- G Cam Thomas (hamstring) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Cavaliers at Nets picks and predictions
Prediction
Cavaliers 119, Nets 114
Moneyline
PASS.
The Cavaliers are the much better team and will pick up the win here as -450 favorites, but the price is too high. Pass here, and bet the spread and/or O/U instead.
Against the spread
BET NETS +9.5 (-110).
Brooklyn has covered the spread in 2 of its last 3 games and is 15-9-1 ATS this season. The Nets have also covered the last 2 meetings and are 2-1 ATS in the last 3 in Brooklyn.
Be aware that the Cavs are 18-8 ATS this season and Brooklyn is struggling at the moment.
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 218.5 (-115).
The Over has hit in back-to-back games for Brooklyn and is 13-12 for the Nets this season. For Cleveland, the Over is 3-1 in its last 4 games and 16-10 on the season. The Over is also 3-1 in the last 4 meetings in Brooklyn.
This is a lean because the Under is 3-1 in the last 4 meetings overall.
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