Published Feb 14, 11:38am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Feb 14, 11:38am ET
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Updated Feb 14, 11:38am ET
One of the games on Thursday's NBA slate features the Cleveland Cavaliers hosting the Brooklyn Nets. Who has the edge in our Cavaliers vs Nets pick?
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| Cleveland Cavaliers | -12.5 (-110) |
| Brooklyn Nets | +12.5 (-110) |
Cleveland followed up a five-point loss to the Suns with wins in each of its last five outings. This includes a 138-113 victory against the Washington Wizards.
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The Cavaliers held a 15-point lead at intermission before Washington pulled within five early in the third quarter. But Cleveland pushed the lead back to 19 points by the end of the period en route to a 25-point win.
Sam Merrill scored a game-high 32 points and collected five rebounds. Donovan Mitchell added 30 points, five assists, and three rebounds
On the other side, the Nets had won two straight before suffering a 115-110 defeat at the hands of the Indiana Pacers.
Brooklyn led short-handed Indiana by a 64-53 margin at halftime. However, the Pacers responded with a 62-46 surge in the second half, including a 31-20 edge in the final frame, on its way to a come-from-behind victory.
Nolan Traore guided the offense with 20 points and eight assists on an 8-for-13 effort from the field. Day'Ron Sharpe registered 19 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Cavs have taken nine of the previous 10 meetings in this series, while Brooklyn has dropped 11 of its last 12 road games. With that said, look for Cleveland to win this one handily.
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Cleveland Cavaliers
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