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

The Cleveland Cavaliers (34-21) hope to build on a five-game winning run when they host the Brooklyn Nets (15-38) on February 19, 2026 at Rocket Arena. Cleveland is a heavy 16.5-point favorite against Brooklyn when the Cavaliers take on the Nets on Thursday. The game has an over/under of 229.5.

Check out everything you need to know 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: Nets (+ 16.5)
O/U Pick: Under (229.5)
Score Prediction: Cavaliers 122 - Nets 107

Cavaliers vs. Nets Betting Insights

• The Cavaliers and their opponent have combined to score over 229.5 points, the current matchup's point total, in 36 of 55 games this season.
• This year, 17 of the Nets' 53 games have had a combined total of more than 229.5 points scored.
• The two teams average a combined 1.8 fewer points per game, 227.7, than this game's total of 229.5 points.
• Opponents of the two teams average a combined 1.3 more points per game, 230.8, than this game's total of 229.5 points.
• Cleveland has won 28, or 65.1%, of the 43 contests in which it was the favorite this year.
• Brooklyn has won in 12, or 24.5%, of the 49 contests it has been named as the odds-on underdog this year.
• Cleveland has a 1-0 record in the last one head-to-head matchups with Brooklyn.
• The Nets have a 1-0 advantage against the spread when squaring off against the Cavaliers.

Cavaliers Recent Trends

• The Cavaliers have a 7-3 record against the spread while going 9-1 overall over their last 10 contests.
• Cleveland's average total over the last 10 games is 0.6 points more than the 229.5 over/under given for this matchup.
• In the Cavaliers' 55 games this season, they have 24 wins against the spread.
• Cleveland covered the spread in its only game when favored by 16.5 points or more.
• Cavaliers games this year have gone over the total in 26 out of 53 opportunities (49.1%).
• The 120 points per game the Cavaliers score 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 putting up more than 114.9 points.
• The Cavaliers are shooting 47.6% from the field this season, 1.7 percentage points lower than the 49.3% the Nets allow to opponents.
• The Cavaliers own a worse record against the spread when playing at home (11-18-0) than they do in road games (13-13-0).
• Looking at point totals, Cleveland hits the over less consistently when playing at home, as it has gone over the total 12 times in 29 opportunities this season (41.4%). On the road, it has hit the over 14 times in 26 opportunities (53.8%).
• The Cavaliers have played better as a moneyline favorite in home games, posting a home record of 18-9, compared to going 10-6 in away games.

Cavaliers Recent Stats

Cavaliers Leaders

• Donovan Mitchell posts 29 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 1.5 steals (seventh in league) and 0.3 blocks.
• James Harden averages 25 points, 8.2 assists and 4.9 rebounds per game.
• Evan Mobley averages 17.9 points, 4 assists and 8.8 rebounds per game.
• Jarrett Allen puts up 14.6 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2 assists per contest, shooting 62.3% from the floor (seventh in NBA).
• Jaylon Tyson puts up 13.9 points, 5.4 boards and 2.3 assists per game. At the other end he averages 0.9 steals and 0.4 blocks.

Cavaliers Player Props

Nets Recent Trends

• The Nets have gone 3-7 over their past 10 games, with a 5-5 record against the spread in that span.
• Brooklyn's average total over the last 10 games is 13.9 points fewer than the 229.5 over/under listed for this matchup.
• Against the spread, the Nets are 25-25-3 this season.
• Nets games this year have hit the over on 25 of 53 set point totals (47.2%).
• The Nets' 107.7 points per game are 8.2 fewer points than the 115.9 the Cavaliers give up.
• Brooklyn has put together an 11-1 ATS record and an 8-4 overall record in games it scores more than 115.9 points.
• The Nets are shooting 44.6% from the field, 1.7% lower than the 46.3% the Cavaliers' opponents have shot this season.
• The Nets' winning percentage against the spread at home is .481 (13-13-1). On the road, it is .462 (12-12-2).
• Brooklyn's games have gone above the over/under more often at home (14 times out of 27) than away (11 of 26) this season.

Nets Recent Stats

Nets Leaders

• Michael Porter Jr. generates 25 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game for the Nets.
• The Nets are getting 8.5 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game from Day'Ron Sharpe this year.
• Noah Clowney gets the Nets 13 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game while posting 0.7 steals and 0.8 blocked shots.
• Egor Demin is putting up 10.8 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. He is making 40.6% of his shots from the floor and 39.6% from 3-point range, with 2.5 treys per contest.
• The Nets are getting 7.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game from Terance Mann this season.

Nets Player Props

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