Cleveland Cavaliers at Brooklyn Nets Pick For 12/16/2024

• Date: December 16, 2024
• Venue: Barclays Center

Betting Odds

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets Win Probabilities

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Projected Win %, also known as projected win probability, is an estimate by ATS.io to determine the likelihood that a team will win a game or event. This projection is often based on various factors such as team performance, statistics, and historical data.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers, boasting an impressive 22-4 record, face off against the Brooklyn Nets, who sit at 10-15, in a Monday night matchup at the Barclays Center. Tip-off is set for 7:30 PM ET. Both teams enter this contest with equal rest, having last played three days ago, which gives them ample time to recover and strategize. However, the Cavaliers are clear favorites, even on the road, and are positioned as 9.5-point favorites.

Cleveland has been on a tear, winning 21 of their last 25 games. Their recent victory over the Washington Wizards, with a final score of 115-105, highlights their formidability on both ends of the court. With an implied win probability of 79%, the Cavaliers' moneyline is set at -460, indicating strong confidence from oddsmakers in their ability to secure another win.

On the flip side, the Brooklyn Nets have struggled, losing 15 of their last 25, including a 135-119 defeat against the Memphis Grizzlies in their previous game. Despite their recent woes, the Nets' moneyline of +370 suggests there is still potential for an upset, albeit a slim one, with an implied win probability of just 21%.

For those interested in player prop bets, Cameron Johnson's points and assists have attracted significant attention. The prop total for his points and assists opened at over 23.5 (-125) and has since moved to 24.5 (-105), indicating sharp bettors are eyeing the over in this market.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction

Final Score: Cleveland Cavaliers 122.23 vs Brooklyn Nets 109.49

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