Game Details:

Matchup: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Brooklyn Nets

Date & Time: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | 7:30 PM ET

Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY

Betting Line: Nets -2.5 | Over/Under: 218.5

Key Storylines

Cavaliers Look to Snap Losing Skid

The Cavaliers enter this matchup struggling with consistency, having lost four of their last six games. Despite the presence of Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, Cleveland has struggled offensively in recent weeks, especially in road games.

Nets Battling for Playoff Position

Brooklyn, on the other hand, is in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race and has been solid at home this season. Mikal Bridges has stepped up as the team’s primary scorer, while Nic Claxton anchors the defense.

Season Series Advantage

These teams have faced off twice this season, with each team winning once. A victory tonight would give one side the upper hand in the season series tiebreaker.

Injury Report

Cleveland Cavaliers:

Out: Caris LeVert (ankle), Dean Wade (knee)

Questionable: Darius Garland (ankle)

Brooklyn Nets:

Out: Ben Simmons (back), Cameron Johnson (ankle)

Questionable: Dennis Smith Jr. (thigh)

Betting Trends

Against the Spread (ATS):

Cavaliers: 32-28-2 ATS this season

Nets: 31-30-1 ATS this season

Over/Under Trends:

The total has gone under in 36 of Cleveland’s 62 games this season.

The total has gone over in 34 of Brooklyn’s 62 games this season.

Home-Court Advantage: Brooklyn is 18-12 at home this season, while Cleveland has struggled on the road with a 14-17 record.

Player Props to Watch

Donovan Mitchell (Cavs) – Points Total: 27.5

Mitchell remains the go-to scorer for Cleveland, and with Garland questionable, he may have an even bigger offensive role.

Mikal Bridges (Nets) – Points Total: 21.5

Bridges has been efficient in recent games, and with Cleveland’s perimeter defense struggling, he could have a big night.

Prediction & Best Bets

Spread: Brooklyn -2.5 → The Nets have played well at home, and Cleveland’s road struggles continue to be an issue.

Total: Under 218.5 → Both teams have trended toward the under in recent games, and Brooklyn’s defense could slow down Cleveland.

Player Prop: Donovan Mitchell Over 27.5 points → If Garland remains out or limited, Mitchell could be in for a high-scoring night.

The Nets’ home strength and Cleveland’s inconsistency make this a favorable spot for Brooklyn. Expect a close game, but the Nets should pull away late.

Final Score Prediction: Nets 108, Cavaliers 102