Cavaliers vs. Nets: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – January 11, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 11, 2024

The Cleveland Cavaliers (21-15) host the Brooklyn Nets (16-21) at AccorHotels Arena, beginning at 2:00 PM ET on Thursday, January 11, 2024. The Cavaliers are 3.5-point favorites in the game, the second matchup between the squads this season. A 225-point over/under has been set in the matchup.

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Cavaliers vs. Nets Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Cavaliers -3.5 225

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Injury Report as of January 11

Cavaliers: Ty Jerome: Out (Ankle), Ricky Rubio: Out (Personal), Darius Garland: Out (Jaw), Evan Mobley: Out (Knee)

Nets: Ben Simmons: Out (Lower Back), Day’Ron Sharpe: Out (Knee)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Cavaliers (-3.5)
Total Pick Over (225)

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

Cavaliers Avg. (Rank) Nets Avg. (Rank)
113.3 (20th) Points Scored 114.9 (18th)
111.5 (6th) Points Allowed 116.6 (19th)
44.8 (8th) Rebounds 46.8 (2nd)
11.2 (10th) Off. Rebounds 13.1 (1st)
12.8 (15th) 3pt Made 13.7 (8th)
26.7 (12th) Assists 26.3 (14th)
13.5 (19th) Turnovers 12.0 (6th)

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Cavaliers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Donovan Mitchell 27 27.2 5.3 5.7 1.9 0.5 3.1
Caris LeVert 28 16.2 3.5 4.1 1.1 0.4 1.9
Jarrett Allen 31 14.8 9.9 2.9 0.8 0.9 0.0
Max Strus 36 13.8 5.1 3.9 1.0 0.6 2.8
Isaac Okoro 27 8.5 3.4 2.0 0.9 0.4 0.9

Nets Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Mikal Bridges 37 21.2 5.2 3.7 0.8 0.4 2.0
Cameron Thomas 28 20.3 2.5 2.1 0.6 0.3 1.9
Cameron Johnson 29 14.9 4.9 2.5 0.8 0.2 2.7
Spencer Dinwiddie 35 13.8 3.8 6.3 0.8 0.2 2.0
Lonnie Walker IV 19 13.1 2.5 1.5 0.6 0.4 2.3

Betting Trends

  • The Cavaliers have covered the spread 17 times in 36 games.
  • As 3.5-point favorites or more, Cleveland is 7-4-1 against the spread.
  • This year, 18 of the Cavaliers’ 36 games have gone over the point total.
  • In 21 games this season, Cleveland and its opponent have combined for more than 225 points.
  • The over/under in this game is 225 points, 0.2 higher than the average total in Cavaliers games this season.
  • The Nets have covered the spread 19 times in 37 games.
  • Against the spread, as a 3.5-point underdog or greater, Brooklyn is 9-11-1.
  • Out of 37 Nets games so far this season, 19 have gone over the total.
  • Brooklyn’s games have finished with over 225 points scored 25 times this year.
  • The average total for Nets games is 231.5 points, which is 6.5 more than this game’s over/under.

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