The Brooklyn Nets will look to end a seven-game losing streak as they host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday afternoon.
Cleveland blew out Brooklyn the last time these teams played, and I’m taking the visitors to cover again in my Cavaliers vs. Nets predictions.
Let’s break down what bettors can expect from this matchup in my free NBA picks for Sunday, March 1.
Cavaliers vs Nets prediction
Cavaliers vs Nets best bet: Cavaliers -12 (-110)
While the Brooklyn Nets have struggled all season long, their current seven-game losing streak is among their lowest points of the year. They’ve also lost every game against the spread in that span, even failing to cover four times as a 10+ point underdog.
That includes a 112-84 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on February 19. Cleveland will have to play tonight’s game without Donovan Mitchell, and James Harden remains questionable with a thumb injury, but the Cavs should win this one in a blowout regardless. Cleveland has won six straight against Brooklyn, and I’m taking the Cavaliers to cover again tonight.
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With Mitchell out and Harden questionable, I’m banking on more production out of Cleveland’s other players today. I’ll take Jarrett Allen to score Over 17.5 points, which he’s done in four of his last five games, while Sam Merrill’s increased playing time will help him get Over 1.5 assists.
Cavaliers vs Nets SGP
- Cavaliers -12
- Allen Over 17.5 points
- Merrill Over 1.5 assists
Our "from downtown" SGP: Bigs deliver the goods
I’m looking for Jarrett Allen to add to his growing number of double-doubles after he’s recorded nine in his last 11 games. I’m also banking on both Merrill and Evan Mobley to hit their PRA totals without Cleveland’s top options at full strength. Finally, let’s throw in a bet on the Over, which has hit in Brooklyn’s last three games and four of Cleveland’s last five.
Cavaliers vs Nets SGP
- Jarrett Allen double-double
- Evan Mobley Over 26.5 P/R/A
- Sam Merrill Over 17.5 P/R/A
- Over 222.5
Cavaliers vs Nets odds
- Spread: Cavaliers -12 | Nets +12
- Moneyline: Cavaliers -600 | Nets +450
- Over/Under: Over 222.5 | Under 225.5
Cavaliers vs Nets betting trend to know
Brooklyn is 0-7 ATS in its last seven games overall. Find more NBA betting trends for Cavaliers vs. Nets.
How to watch Cavaliers vs Nets
| Location | Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY |
| Date | Sunday, March 1, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 3:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | FDSN Ohio, YES |
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