Cavaliers vs. Nets Odds
| Cavaliers Odds | +9.5 |
| Nets Odds | -9.5 |
| Over/Under | 227 |
| Time | 7 p.m. ET |
| TV | TNT |
| Odds via FanDuel. Get up-to-the-minute NBA odds here. | |
The NBA playoffs are here, well, kind of.
Tonight’s early evening game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Cleveland Cavaliers will kick off the association’s Play-In Tournament the 7-10 teams in each conference.
While the Nets will need to win one of the two possible play-in games to make the actual playoffs bracket, they’re the third-favorite to take home the Larry O’Brien trophy, according to oddsmakers. Brooklyn is listed only behind defending champion Milwaukee Bucks as well as Phoenix Suns in the race for the title.
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Ben Simmons remains out for the Nets as we head into the playoffs, while Joe Harris is the only other confirmed absence for Brooklyn. Seth Curry is probable as he deals with left ankle soreness.
For the Cavaliers, Jarrett Allen will miss the contest as he continues to rehab a left finger fracture.
Here’s how the Action Network’s NBA PRO Report is evaluating the first play-in game of the season.
Cavaliers vs. Nets PRO Pick
There are three active PRO signals on this game, all of them belonging to the home favorite.
We’ve tracked sharp money hitting the Nets, and the big money has been rolling in as well. While 50% of the betting tickets have gone to each team against the spread, 71% of the money wagered is backing Brooklyn to cover.
Our PRO system, “More Money on Favorites,” is also active on the Nets in this spot. The system has a historical 61% win rate and 20% return on investment, earning it an ‘A’ grade by our metrics.
PRO Report Pick: Nets -9.5
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