Cavs vs. Nets, 3/23/23 NBA Betting Prediction, Odds & Trends

Cavs vs. Nets Prediction & Odds

The Cavs have won seven of their last 10 games but are they a bad bet to cover as 4-point road favorites against the Nets on Thursday night? Tip-off from Barclays Center is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.

Game Matchup & Betting Odds

523 Cleveland Cavs (-4) at 524 Brooklyn Nets (+4); o/u 218.5

7:30 p.m. ET, Thursday, March 23, 2023

Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY

Cavs vs. Nets Public Betting Information

Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 75% of public bettors are currently backing the Cavs when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.

Cleveland Cavs DFS Spin

Jarrett Allen (right eye contusion) played 35 minutes in Tuesday's 115-109 win over the Nets, accounting for 12 points (5-of-11 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), 14 rebounds, one assist, and two blocked shots. Allen was back in action after a four-game absence, and he appeared to be his usual self. The double-double was his 30th of the season, two shy of his total from a season ago. Also, Allen being able to play 35 minutes speaks to his conditioning levels despite the time off. His return obviously impacted multiple Cavaliers. Evan Mobley (17/4/3/1 with one 3-pointer) spent more time on the perimeter, with the 3-pointer being the first he's made since March 10 (the game in which Allen went down). Isaac Okoro (three rebounds, two assists, and one steal) didn't score in his 20 minutes on the court Tuesday night, but he wasn't a great fantasy option while Allen was sidelined, either. Lastly, there's Lamar Stevens, who only played six minutes on Tuesday after filling in for Allen in the starting lineup. There's no need to hold onto Okoro or Stevens at this point. 

Brooklyn Nets DFS Spin

Spencer Dinwiddie shot 6-of-14 from the field and 6-of-8 from the foul line in Tuesday's 115-109 loss to the Cavaliers, recording a line of 19 points, five rebounds, 11 assists, and one 3-pointer in 38 minutes. Dinwiddie finished Tuesday's defeat with his sixth double-double of the season, five of which have come after his return to Brooklyn before the trade deadline. However, Dinwiddie's been in a bit of a shooting slump recently, making just 39.6% of his field goal attempts over the last two weeks. That's a big reason why he's only a 12th-round player during this stretch, despite averaging 17.5 points and 11.2 assists per game. The good news for fantasy managers who have him rostered is that the Nets will play three more games in Week 22, giving Dinwiddie the opportunity to not only snap out of that slump but also make up for percentage issues with production in other categories.

Cavs vs. Nets NBA Betting Trends

Over is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings

Over is 5-1 in Cavaliers last 6 overall

Over is 4-0 in Cavaliers last 4 road games

Under is 4-1 in Nets last 5 home games

Under is 7-3 in Nets last 10 overall

Cavs vs. Nets NBA Prediction:

The Cavs are just 3-7-1 against the spread in their last 11 trips to Barclays Center and are only 2-5 against the number in their last seven games playing on one day of rest. On the other side, the Nets are 6-2 against the spread in their last eight home games when facing an opponent with a losing record, have covered in six of their last eight games when their opponent allowed 100 points or more in its previous game and are 4-0 at the betting window in their last four games versus a team with a winning record.

NBA BETTING PREDICTION: BROOKLYN NETS +4