Cleveland-cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets Picks and Predictions March 11th 2025

Cleveland-Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets March 11th 2025

The Brooklyn Nets travel to Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Cavs are favored by 18 points and have won 14 straight games. The over/under line is set at 227.

This game will tip-off at 7:00 ET and can be seen on FDSO. The Nets are currently 11th in the East with a record of 22-42, while the Cavs are 1st in the East at 54-10.

Nets vs. Cavaliers Key Information

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Brooklyn Nets at Cleveland Cavaliers
• Where: Cleveland at Rocket Arena
• Date: Tuesday, March 11th
• Betting Odds CLE -18, BKN +965 | CLE -1842 O/U 227

The Nets Can Win If…

Brooklyn improved to 22-42 on the season with a 111-108 win over the Lakers on Monday. The Nets were +5.5 point underdogs but pulled off the upset at home. The total score of 219 points narrowly went over the 217.5-point line.

After falling behind 28-16 in the 1st quarter, Brooklyn responded by outscoring the Lakers 32-19 in the 2nd quarter. They maintained their lead by edging out the Lakers 33-32 in the 3rd quarter and 30-29 in the 4th quarter.

In their win over the Lakers, the Nets shot 41.1% from the field, but connected on 18 threes at a 40% clip. Noah Clowney led the way with 19 points, hitting 3 threes, while Cameron Johnson and Keon Johnson each added 18 points, with Keon shooting 75% from deep.

Clowney scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, while Cameron Johnson added 5 in the final period. Keon Johnson had 9 points in the 3rd quarter, and Tyrese Martin contributed 8 of his 14 points in the 2nd quarter.

Defensively, the Nets shined in the 2nd quarter, holding the Lakers to just 19 points, which helped them secure a 111-108 win. Overall, they allowed 108 points, with the Lakers shooting 43% from the field.

Brooklyn struggled to defend the three, giving up 19 threes on 47% shooting. They sent the Lakers to the line 19 times, where they made 15 free throws. The Nets finished with 31 defensive rebounds, 10 steals, and 6 blocks.

• Although Brooklyn has a straight up record of 3-7 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-6. The team averaged 99 points per game in these games.
• Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Brooklyn has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 4-6 straight up.
• Over their last three games, the Nets have an over/under record of 2-1 and are 2-1 vs. the spread.

The Cavaliers Can Win If…

The Cavaliers improved to 54-10 on the season with a 112-100 road win over the Bucks on Sunday. Cleveland entered the game as 7-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total score of 212 points fell well short of the 241.5-point over/under line.

A key 13-0 run helped the Cavs take control, turning a 92-84 deficit into a 97-92 lead. They outscored the Bucks 28-23 in the 4th quarter to seal the win.

Max Strus knocked down 5 threes at a 55.6% clip, leading the Cavaliers with 17 points and 9 rebounds in their win over the Bucks. Cleveland hit 19 threes as a team, shooting 40.4% from deep, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 44.3%.

Donovan Mitchell added 15 points, despite shooting just 26.7% from the field. Evan Mobley and Darius Garland each contributed 13 points, with Mobley scoring 10 of his points in the opening quarter.

After giving up 32 points in the 1st quarter, the Cavaliers tightened up their defense, allowing just 20 points in the 2nd quarter and 25 in the 3rd, before holding the Bucks to 23 points in the 4th. Cleveland’s defense limited Milwaukee to 100 points on 42% shooting.

The Cavaliers were particularly effective at defending the three, holding the Bucks to 9 made threes on 29% shooting. Cleveland also sent Milwaukee to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 13. The Cavaliers recorded 11 steals and 2 blocks in the game.

• Cleveland has played well in their previous three home games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 123 points per game while allowing 111. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
• Against the spread, the Cavaliers have put together 1-2 in their last three games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 3-0 straight up.
• In their last five games, the Cavaliers have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 2-2-1 vs. the spread.

The Lean

For a point-spread wager in this Cavaliers vs. Nets game, we suggest taking the Nets at +18. Even though our predictions have the Cavaliers winning 142-136, we see the Nets as the better choice on the point-spread.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 227 and given that our model is projecting 278 points between the teams, we like the over.

Cleveland Chasing Another Historic Streak

The Cleveland Cavaliers (54-10) are in the midst of another dominant run, riding a 14-game winning streak into Tuesday’s home game against the Brooklyn Nets (23-42). With a victory, the Cavs would match their franchise-record 15-game win streak, which they set at the start of the season.

Cleveland has been the most consistent team in the NBA, boasting the league’s best record and a commanding 7.5-game lead over the second-place Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference.

Their latest victory, a 112-100 road win over Milwaukee, showcased their depth and balance, as all five starters scored in double figures and 12 Cavaliers contributed points.

“We’re deep. It’s the reason we have the best record in the league,” Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson said. “We keep saying we can go 13 deep, and I think you wear people down that way.”

Cavs’ Depth Continues to Shine

Cleveland’s star backcourt duo of Donovan Mitchell (24.2 PPG) and Darius Garland (20.9 PPG) had off shooting nights against Milwaukee—Mitchell went 4-for-15, while Garland was 1-for-8 from three. Yet, the Cavs still secured a double-digit road win against a top-tier opponent.

“When the best backcourt in the league doesn’t have a great game and we still win by 12, it’s another testament to our depth,” Atkinson added. “We also have great leadership all around.”

• Evan Mobley (18.5 PPG) continues to be a dominant two-way force
• Jarrett Allen (13.4 PPG, 10.2 RPG) anchors the paint and cleans up the boards
• Cleveland’s bench remains one of the best in the NBA, offering valuable production nightly

Nets Looking to Build Off Surprise Win

Brooklyn has struggled mightily this season but finally snapped a seven-game losing streak Monday night, defeating the Lakers 111-108 at home.

With LeBron James out, the Nets capitalized on the opportunity, led by Noah Clowney’s 19-point effort off the bench.

“I thought our energy and communication was very good,” Brooklyn coach Jordi Fernandez said. “After losing seven in a row, it was just good to get back to winning. It was a good feeling and a good reward for our work. We know tomorrow we will have a tough one.”

Nets Face Uphill Battle for Play-In Spot

Even after their win over the Lakers, the Nets remain 4.5 games behind the Chicago Bulls for the final play-in tournament spot in the Eastern Conference.

Brooklyn has been heavily reliant on Cam Thomas (23.8 PPG) and Cameron Johnson (18.9 PPG) for scoring. However, Thomas missed Monday’s game with a left hamstring strain and is questionable for Tuesday’s matchup against the Cavs.

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Cleveland’s Dominance Over Brooklyn

• The Cavaliers lead the season series 3-0, looking for a clean sweep
• Cleveland has won 14 straight games overall, making them arguably the hottest team in the NBA
• Brooklyn is just 10-21 on the road, while Cleveland is 28-3 at home

With history on the line and the No. 1 seed in the East within reach, can the Cavaliers continue their dominant streak, or will the Nets play spoiler once again?