Cavaliers vs. Nets: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – October 25, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on October 20, 2023

In the first game of the 2023-24 season for both teams, the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center, tipping off at 7:30 PM ET on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. The Nets are 2.5-point underdogs in the game.

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Cavaliers vs. Nets Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Cavaliers -2.5

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Injury Report as of October 21

Cavaliers: Ricky Rubio: Out (Personal)

Nets: None

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Nets (+2.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Cavaliers vs. Nets Stat Rankings (2022-23)

Cavaliers Avg. (Rank) Nets Avg. (Rank)
112.3 (25th) Points Scored 113.4 (19th)
106.9 (1st) Points Allowed 112.5 (8th)
41.1 (25th) Rebounds 40.5 (28th)
9.7 (20th) Off. Rebounds 8.2 (29th)
11.6 (19th) 3pt Made 12.8 (9th)
24.9 (19th) Assists 25.5 (13th)
12.4 (4th) Turnovers 12.9 (11th)

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Cavaliers Key Players (Stats from 2022-23)

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Donovan Mitchell 68 28.3 4.3 4.4 1.5 0.4 3.6
Darius Garland 69 21.6 2.7 7.8 1.2 0.1 2.4
Evan Mobley 79 16.2 9.0 2.8 0.8 1.5 0.3
Jarrett Allen 68 14.3 9.8 1.7 0.8 1.2 0.0
Caris LeVert 74 12.1 3.8 3.9 1.0 0.3 1.7

Nets Key Players (Stats from 2022-23)

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Mikal Bridges 82 20.4 4.4 3.3 1.1 0.7 2.1
Spencer Dinwiddie 79 17.3 3.4 6.5 0.8 0.3 2.3
RaiQuan Gray 1 16.0 9.0 7.0 0.0 1.0 2.0
Cameron Johnson 42 15.5 4.4 1.9 1.2 0.3 2.5
Nicolas Claxton 76 12.6 9.2 1.9 0.9 2.5 0.0

Betting Trends

  • The Cavaliers were 43-37-2 against the spread last year.
  • As 2.5-point favorites or greater, the Cavaliers went 33-23-2 against the spread last season.
  • Cleveland had 40 of its 82 games go over the point total last year.
  • The Nets covered the spread 42 times in 82 games last year.
  • The Nets had an ATS record of 16-10 as underdogs of 2.5 points or more last season.
  • Out of 82 Brooklyn games last year, 36 hit the over.

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