Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/11/25
The Brooklyn Nets travel to Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers in an Eastern Conference matchup. The game is scheduled to tip-off at 7:00 ET and can be seen on FDSO.
The Cavaliers (-1842) are currently favored by 18 points over the Nets (+965). The over/under line for the game is set at 227. Cleveland has won 14 straight games and has the best record in the Eastern Conference at 54-10. Brooklyn is 11th in the East with a record of 22-42.
BROOKLYN NETS VS CLEVELAND CAVALIERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Brooklyn Nets +18
This game will be played at Rocket Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, March 11th.
WHY BET THE BROOKLYN NETS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 142-136 in favor of the Cavaliers.
- Our projections have Donovan Mitchell finishing with 24 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.7% and knocking down 18 threes.
Can the Nets Offense Score Enough in Cleveland?
The Nets improved to 22-42 on the season with a 111-108 win over the Lakers on Monday. Brooklyn, who were +5.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 219, just over the 217.5-point line.
Brooklyn rallied after a slow start, where they trailed 28-16 after the 1st quarter. They turned things around in the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Lakers 32-19. The Nets held a narrow 81-79 lead going into the 4th and edged out the Lakers 30-29 in the final quarter to secure the win.
The Nets shot 41.1% from the field in their win over the Lakers, but their 40% shooting from three-point range, with 18 made threes, helped them secure the victory. Noah Clowney led the team with 19 points, while Cameron Johnson and Keon Johnson each added 18.
Clowney scored 8 points in the 4th quarter, while Keon Johnson had 9 in the 3rd. Tyrese Martin contributed 8 of his 14 points in the 2nd quarter.
Defensively, the Nets were at their best in the 2nd quarter, holding the Lakers to just 19 points, which helped them secure the win despite giving up 32 points in the 3rd. Overall, Brooklyn allowed 108 points on 43% shooting from the field.
Brooklyn struggled to contain the Lakers from beyond the arc, allowing 19 threes on 47% shooting. The Nets sent the Lakers to the line 19 times, where they made 15 free throws. Brooklyn also recorded 10 steals and 6 blocks.
Will Cleveland Live Up to Expectations at Home?
The Cavaliers improved to 54-10 this season with a 112-100 win over the Bucks on Sunday. Cleveland, favored by 7 points, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total of 212 points fell well short of the 241.5-point O/U line.
Cleveland took control with a 13-0 run, turning a 92-84 deficit into a 97-92 lead. They outscored Milwaukee 28-23 in the 4th quarter to seal the win.
Max Strus led the Cavaliers with 17 points, hitting 5 threes at 55.6% in their win over the Bucks. Donovan Mitchell added 15 points despite shooting 26.7%, and Evan Mobley contributed 13 points, making 2 threes at 50%.
Cleveland made 19 threes, shooting 40.4% from beyond the arc, while finishing with a 44.3% overall field goal percentage. Strus scored 11 of his points in the 2nd quarter, and Mobley added 10 points in the opening period.
Despite a shaky start, the Cavaliers tightened up defensively after the 1st quarter, allowing just 68 points over the final three periods in their win over the Bucks. Cleveland gave up 20 points in the 2nd quarter, 25 in the 3rd, and 23 in the 4th, holding Milwaukee to 100 points on 42% shooting.
The Cavaliers were particularly effective in defending the three-point line, where the Bucks shot just 29%, making 9 threes. Cleveland also sent Milwaukee to the free-throw line 18 times, where they hit 13. The Cavaliers recorded 11 steals and 2 blocks in the game.