Cavaliers vs. Nets Prediction, Odds, Picks - March 1

The Cleveland Cavaliers (37-24) aim to stop a three-game road losing skid at the Brooklyn Nets (15-44) on March 1, 2026. The Cavaliers face the Nets in a game that Cleveland is currently a substantial favorite by 11 points. The game has a point total of 222.5.

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: Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York
• TV: YES and FDSOH
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Cavaliers vs. Nets Prediction

ATS Pick: Cavaliers (- 11)
O/U Pick: Over (222.5)
Score Prediction: Cavaliers 120 - Nets 109

Cavaliers vs. Nets Betting Insights

• This year, the Cavaliers games have finished over 222.5 points scored, their current matchup's total, 47 (out of 61) times.
• This year, 29 of the Nets' 59 games have had a combined total higher than 222.5 points scored.
• The two teams average a combined 3.9 more points per game (226.4) than this game's total of 222.5 points.
• The Cavaliers and the Nets have seen their opponents average a combined 8.3 more points per game than the point total of 222.5 set for this matchup.
• Cleveland has come away with 31 wins in the 48 contests it has been listed as the favorite this season.
• Brooklyn has been victorious in 12, or 21.8%, of the 55 contests it has been chosen as an underdog in this season.
• Cleveland has come out on top in both of its last two head-to-head meetings with Brooklyn.
• Both the Cavaliers and the Nets have 1-1 records against the spread in those outings.
• The Nets have not covered for seven consecutive games against the spread, and were favored in one of those contests.

Cavaliers Recent Trends

• The Cavaliers are 6-4 against the spread and 7-3 overall over their last 10 games.
• Cleveland has averaged a total of 229.6 combined points in its last 10 games, 7.1 greater than this game's total of 222.5.
• Against the spread, the Cavaliers are 27-34-0 this year.
• Cleveland is 3-9 ATS when favored by 11 points or more this season.
• Cavaliers games this year have hit the over 50.8% of the time (30 out of 59 games with a set point total).
• The 119.4 points per game the Cavaliers average are just 3.8 more points than the Nets give up (115.6).
• Cleveland is 22-15 against the spread and 30-7 overall when scoring more than 115.6 points.
• This season, the Cavaliers have a 47.6% shooting percentage from the field, which is two% lower than the 49.6% of shots the Nets' opponents have made.
• The Cavaliers have covered the spread in a lower percentage of their home games than away games. They have covered 13 times in 31 games at home, and they've covered 14 times in 30 games when playing on the road.
• Cleveland has eclipsed the over/under in 12 of 31 home games (38.7%). It has done better in road games, going over the total in 18 of 30 matchups (60%).
• The Cavaliers have fared better as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, posting a home record of 20-9, compared to going 11-8 on the road.

Cavaliers Recent Stats

Cavaliers Leaders

• James Harden posts 24.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 8.1 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 1.2 steals and 0.4 blocks.
• Evan Mobley posts 17.7 points, 3.8 assists and 8.7 rebounds per game.
• Jarrett Allen puts up 15.3 points, 8.6 rebounds and 2 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 1 steal and 0.9 blocks.
• Jaylon Tyson averages 13.5 points, 2.2 assists and 5.4 boards.
• Dennis Schroder averages 12.2 points, 2.9 boards and 5.2 assists per game. At the other end he averages 0.9 steals and 0.2 blocks.

Nets Recent Trends

• In their last 10 contests, the Nets have two wins against the spread, and are 2-8 overall.
• Brooklyn and its opponents have combined to score an average of 219.7 combined points in its last 10 games, 2.8 less than the 222.5 over/under in this matchup.
• The Nets have played 59 games, with 25 wins against the spread.
• Brooklyn has been underdogs by 11 points or more 17 times this season and are 5-10-2 ATS in those games.
• Nets games this season have hit the over on 28 of 59 set point totals (47.5%).
• The Nets average 8.2 fewer points per game (107) than the Cavaliers allow (115.2).
• When it scores more than 115.2 points, Brooklyn is 11-1 against the spread and 8-4 overall.
• The Nets are shooting 44.5% from the field, 1.6% lower than the 46.1% the Cavaliers' opponents have shot this season.
• Against the spread, the Nets have been better at home (13-15-1) than on the road (12-16-2).
• Looking at the over/under, Brooklyn's games have finished over more frequently at home (16 of 29, 55.2%) than away (12 of 30, 40%).

Nets Recent Stats

Nets Leaders

• Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 24.4 points, 7 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game. He's also sinking 47% of his shots from the field and 37% from beyond the arc, with 3.4 triples per game (fifth in NBA).
• Nic Claxton is putting up 12.6 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4 assists per contest. He's sinking 59.1% of his shots from the floor (ninth in league).
• The Nets are getting 8.5 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game from Day'Ron Sharpe this year.
• The Nets are getting 12.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game from Noah Clowney this season.
• The Nets are getting 7.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game from Terance Mann this season.

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