The Cleveland Cavaliers (43-37) are on the road to play the Brooklyn Nets (42-38) on Friday evening at an Eastern Conference showdown. This is an important matchup for the playoffs, these teams are separated by only one game. Cleveland is seventh, and Brooklyn is eighth. The Cavaliers have lost four of their last five games, including a 120-115 loss to the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Brooklyn is on a two-game winning streak with a 21-point return to the top of the New York Knicks 110-98 on Wednesday. Cavs-listed Evan Mobley (ankle) remains a suspect, while Jarrett Allen (finger) remains.
Tipoff is at 7:30 pm ET at the Barclays Center. Brooklyn has an eight-point advantage over the latest Cavaliers vs. net difference from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under is 232.5. Before picking the Net vs. Cavaliers, be sure to check out the NBA predictions and betting tips from SportsLine’s proven computer models.
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- Net vs. Cavaliers Spread: Brooklyn-8
- Net vs Cavaliers over-under: 232.5 points
- Net vs. Cavaliers Money Line: Cleveland +280, Brooklyn-350
- BKN: 4-0 overall in the last four of the net
- CLE: The Horsemen are 6-1 ATS in their last seven Friday games
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Why horsemen can cover
Darius Garland is a shift, quick watchman in Cleveland backcourt. Garland has an all-around offensive game and is fearless when attacking lanes. The NBA in Assist (8.7) ranks sixth with 2019 fifth overall pick 21.7 points and 3.4 rebounds. He shot 38 percent from 3-point land. Garland has recorded two double-doubles in his last three matches. In his last contest, Vanderbilt finished the product with 27 points, six rebounds and 10 assists.
Guard Caris Levert is an innate and versatile part for Cleveland. LeVert is an athletic force that creates its own offenses but can set up its own teammates. Michigan products averaged 17.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game. LeVert has the power to play through contact down. On April 2, he made 19 points, six rebounds and six assists.
Why the net can cover
Forward Kevin Durant can do everything in court. He consistently descends from the lane, finishing through contact but has a sweet stroke from mid-range and 3-point land. The two-time NBA champion is also a tough rebounder and passer. He averaged 29.9 points, 7.4 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game. Durant has 30-plus in three of his last five matches. In his last outing, he recorded a triple-double with 32 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists.
Guard Seth Curry (possibly, ankle) is a knock-down shooter outside of Brooklyn. Curry knows how to create space and open up deep. Duke has a quick release of the product and shoots basketball with confidence. Curry averaged 15 points, 3.6 assists and shot 42 percent from downtown. In back-to-back games he has scored 15-plus with at least three 3-pointers. On March 31, Curry went down 16 points, three rebounds and went from deep to 4 for 8.
How to make Cavaliers vs. Net Peak
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