Banged-up Cavaliers Face Nets as 9.5-Point Underdogs: Betting Preview & Analysis
The undermanned Cleveland Cavaliers (+9.5) face the Brooklyn Nets in a challenging road matchup. Here's what you need to know:
Cavaliers Status:
- Out: Lauri Markkanen (COVID), Collin Sexton (knee), Lamar Stevens (ankle), Jarrett Allen (illness), Evan Mobley (elbow)
- Returning: Kevin Love (COVID list)
- Available key players: Darius Garland, Isaac Okoro, Ricky Rubio, Cedi Osman
- Haven't scored 100+ points since November 7
- Current record: 9-6
Nets Status:
- Out: Kyrie Irving, Joe Harris (ankle), Paul Millsap (personal), Nicolas Claxton (illness)
- Available stars: James Harden, Kevin Durant
- Clear advantage with Durant matchup against depleted Cavs frontcourt
- Okoro likely defending both Durant and Harden
Betting Analysis:
- Nets favored -9.5 points
- Recommendation: Take Nets -9.5
- Key factor: Cavs missing Mobley's defense against Durant
- Coach Bickerstaff may need to use Tacko Fall in rotation
Despite the Cavaliers' competitive 9-6 record, their significant injuries and lack of defensive matchups for Durant make covering the spread unlikely. The Nets' star power should be enough to secure a double-digit victory.
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