Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 10/01/2024, 14:30  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 10/01/2024 at 17:35 in NBA Predictions

The Brooklyn Nets will head to Accor Arena to face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA on Thursday. The hosts are 21-15 and seventh in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 16-21 and currently in tenth place. 

The Cleveland Cavaliers enter the upcoming match in good form, winning four of their last six games and carrying a three-match winning streak, including a 117-115 victory over the Spurs last time out. Jarrett Allen led the team with 29 points and 16 rebounds, and Caris LeVert contributed 23 points. Offensively, the Cavaliers rank 21st in the league, scoring 113.3 points per game, which is 3.6 points fewer than their upcoming opponents, the Nets, typically allow. However, the Cavaliers have showcased a strong defense this season, allowing 111.5 points per game, which is joint-seventh in the NBA alongside the LA Clippers. It's worth noting that Cleveland concedes only 1.0 point more at home compared to their performances on the road. Unfortunately, the Cavs will be without Ty Jerome, Evan Mobley, and Darius Garland for the upcoming match.

Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets have been struggling recently, winning only one of their last seven games and coming off a disappointing 134-127 home loss to the struggling Portland Trail Blazers. Despite Mikal Bridges' excellent performance with 42 points, the Trail Blazers secured victory in overtime. The Nets currently rank 18th in the league with 114.9 points scored per game, which is 3.4 points more than what the Cleveland Cavaliers typically allow. Defensively, the Nets are allowing an average of 116.6 points per game, ranking 19th in the league. Notably, Brooklyn gives up 114.0 points per game at home compared to the higher average of 119.3 on the road. The Nets will be without Ben Simmons (back injury) and Day'Ron Sharpe (knee injury) for the upcoming match.