Cavaliers vs. Nets Prediction, Odds, Picks - Feb. 19

The Cleveland Cavaliers (34-21) will be attempting to build on a four-game home winning run when squaring off against the Brooklyn Nets (15-38) on February 19, 2026 at Rocket Arena. The Cavaliers are currently sizable 14.5-point favorites against the Nets. A 228.5-point total has been set for the game.

Check out everything you need to know about the Cavaliers-Nets game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Cavaliers vs. Nets Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• Where: Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio
• TV: YES and FDSOH
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Cavaliers vs. Nets Prediction

ATS Pick: Cavaliers (- 14.5)
O/U Pick: Over (228.5)
Score Prediction: Cavaliers 122 - Nets 107

Cavaliers vs. Nets Betting Insights

• Of 55 games thus far this year, the Cavaliers have played 37 with over 228.5 points scored, their current matchup's total.
• The Nets have played in 19 games this season (35.8% of opportunities) in which the teams combined to score more than 228.5 points.
• These two teams average a combined 227.7 points per game, 0.8 fewer points than the total of 228.5 set for this matchup.
• The Cavaliers and the Nets have seen their opponents average a combined 2.3 more points per game than the point total of 228.5 set for this matchup.
• Cleveland has been the favorite in 43 games this season and has come away with the win 28 times (65.1%) in those contests.
• Brooklyn has been an underdog in 49 games this season and has come away with the win 12 times (24.5%) in those contests.
• Cleveland has won its one head-to-head meeting with Brooklyn.
• The Nets hold a 1-0 advantage against the spread when facing off with the Cavaliers.

Cavaliers Recent Trends

• The Cavaliers have a 7-3 record against the spread while finishing 9-1 overall in their past 10 games.
• Cleveland's average total over the last 10 games is 1.6 points more than the 228.5 over/under listed for this matchup.
• Against the spread, the Cavaliers are 24-31-0 this year.
• Cleveland has been favored by 14.5 points or more two times this season and covered the spread in one of them.
• The Cavaliers have gone over the point total in 49.1% of their opportunities this year (26 times over 53 games with a set point total).
• The 120.0 points per game the Cavaliers put up are 5.1 more points than the Nets allow (114.9).
• Cleveland has a 21-14 record against the spread and a 29-6 record overall when scoring more than 114.9 points.
• This season, the Cavaliers have a 47.6% shooting percentage from the field, which is 1.7% lower than the 49.3% of shots the Nets' opponents have made.
• When playing at home, the Cavaliers have a worse record against the spread (11-18-0) compared to their ATS record on the road (13-13-0).
• Cleveland has eclipsed the over/under in a lower percentage of games at home (41.4%) than away games (53.8%).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Cavaliers have won a higher percentage of their games when playing at home (.667) compared to road games (.625).

Cavaliers Recent Stats

Cavaliers Leaders

• Donovan Mitchell posts 29.0 points, 5.9 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game.
• James Harden puts up 25.0 points, 8.2 assists and 4.9 boards per game.
• Jarrett Allen averages 14.6 points, 2.0 assists and 8.3 boards per game.
• Jaylon Tyson puts up 13.9 points, 5.4 boards and 2.3 assists per game, shooting 51.4% from the field and 47.5% from downtown (second in league) with 2.1 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Dennis Schroder averages 12.3 points, 5.1 assists and 3.0 boards.

Nets Recent Trends

• The Nets have gone 3-7 over their past 10 games, with a 5-5 record against the spread during that span.
• Brooklyn has averaged a total of 215.6 combined points over its last 10 games, 12.9 fewer than this game's over/under of 228.5.
• The Nets have played 53 games, with 25 wins against the spread.
• Brooklyn has been underdogs by 14.5 points or more three times this year and covered the spread once.
• The Nets have gone over the point total 47.2% of the time this year (25 of 53 games with a set point total).
• The Nets put up 8.2 fewer points per game (107.7) than the Cavaliers allow (115.9).
• When it scores more than 115.9 points, Brooklyn is 11-1 against the spread and 8-4 overall.
• The Nets' 44.6% shooting percentage from the field this season is the same as the Cavaliers have given up to their opponents.
• The Nets have performed better against the spread at home (13-13-1) than on the road (12-12-2) this season.
• Brooklyn's games have gone above the over/under 51.9% of the time at home (14 of 27), and 42.3% of the time away (11 of 26).

Nets Recent Stats

Nets Leaders

• On a per-game basis, Michael Porter Jr. gives the Nets 25.0 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists. He also averages 1.0 steal and 0.2 blocked shots.
• Nic Claxton is putting up 12.5 points, 7.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists per contest. He's draining 59.0% of his shots from the floor (ninth in NBA).
• Day'Ron Sharpe is putting up 8.5 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest. He is draining 61.1% of his shots from the floor.
• Noah Clowney is putting up 13.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. He is making 39.2% of his shots from the field and 32.2% from 3-point range, with 2.1 triples per contest.
• Egor Demin gives the Nets 10.8 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists per contest while delivering 0.8 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.

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