Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets Picks and Predictions November 9th 2024

Cavaliers vs Nets November 9th 2024

At 7:30 ET, the Cleveland Cavaliers (-902) will host the Brooklyn Nets (+605) in a matchup between two Eastern Conference teams. The Cavaliers are currently favored by 13 points, and the over/under line is set at 223.5.

This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, and it can be seen on NBA TV. The Cavaliers are a perfect 10-0 on the season, while the Nets are 4-5.

Nets vs. Cavaliers Key Information

The Nets dropped to 4-5 after a 108-104 road loss to the Celtics on Friday. Brooklyn entered the game as +13.5 underdogs but kept it closer than expected. The total points of 212 fell short of the 221.5 O/U line.

Brooklyn started strong with a 12-0 run, taking the lead from 2-0 to 12-2. They led 28-24 after the 1st quarter but were outscored 25-23 in the 2nd. After a 27-27 3rd quarter, the Nets entered the 4th with a 78-76 lead but were edged out 18-16 in the final period.

In their 108-104 loss to the Celtics, the Nets struggled offensively, shooting just 41% from the field and 26.3% from three-point range, connecting on only 10 threes. Cam Thomas led the way with 31 points, hitting 4 threes at a 44.4% clip.

Dennis Schröder added 20 points, scoring 7 in the 3rd quarter and 4 in overtime. Cameron Johnson contributed 18 points, with 8 coming in the 3rd quarter.

Even with a strong defensive effort, the Nets couldn’t overcome the Celtics, despite holding them to 108 points on 43% shooting. Brooklyn was particularly effective in the 4th quarter, allowing just 18 points. They also limited Boston’s three-point shooting, as the Celtics hit only 14 threes at a 26% clip.

The Nets sent the Celtics to the line 19 times, where they made 16 free throws. Brooklyn controlled the boards, giving up just 4 offensive rebounds while grabbing 39 defensive boards. The Nets also contributed 6 steals and 3 blocks.

The Cavaliers improved to 10-0 after a 136-117 win over the Warriors on Friday. Cleveland, favored by -3.5, covered the spread, and the game’s total of 253 points exceeded the O/U line of 229.5.

Cleveland’s defense shined early, going on an 18-0 run to start the game. They led 39-22 after the 1st quarter and 44-20 in the 2nd. Despite a strong 3rd and 4th quarter from the Warriors, Cleveland’s 112-83 lead heading into the final period was enough to secure the win.

The Cavaliers put up 136 points in their win over the Warriors, shooting 54.1% from the field and hitting 20 threes at a 47.6% clip. Darius Garland led the way with 27 points, knocking down 6 threes at 54.5% efficiency.

Evan Mobley added 23 points, while Ty Jerome contributed 20, with 13 of those coming in the 2nd quarter. Jerome was perfect from deep, hitting all 3 of his attempts.

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The Cavaliers put together a strong defensive effort in the 1st and 2nd quarters, allowing just 22 and 20 points, respectively, but struggled in the 3rd, giving up 41 points. They also allowed 34 points in the 4th quarter but still managed to secure the win.

Despite the defensive lapses, Cleveland held the Warriors to 31% shooting from three-point range, with Golden State making 13 threes. The Cavaliers also sent the Warriors to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 10. Cleveland finished with 7 steals and 7 blocks.

We’re putting our money on the Cavaliers to win, and have the projected score sitting at 134-100. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Cavaliers at -13.

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 223.5, and our model predicts the Nets and Cavaliers to score a combined 234 points. We recommend betting on the over.