Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction 2/19/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The Brooklyn Nets invade the Rocket Arena to do battle with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night. Here’s a Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction. This article will include a Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Pick.

Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview 

The Brooklyn Nets have been one of the coldest teams in the league as they’ve lost 19 of their last 24 games overall Nolan Traore led the team with 20 points and eight assists on eight of 13 shooting, Ziaire Williams and Day’Ron Sharpe each scored 19 points while Danny Wolf chipped in with 14 points off the bench.

As a team, the Nets shot 45 percent from the field and 14 of 33 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 64 points in the first half to take an early 18-point lead, but they allowed the Pacers back into the contest and were tied on the scoreboard heading into the final minute of the game before the Pacers’ Kam Jones nailed the game winning 3-pointer with 16.8 seconds left on the clock. Terance Mann had a quiet game of just four points on two of seven shooting while Jalen Wilson scored just three points on one of seven shooting off the bench. 

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been on fire as they’ve won 12 of their last 14 games overall and they will be eager to build on their current five-game win streak after blowing past the Wizards in a 138-113 win on Wednesday. Sam Merrill connected on nine 3-pointers to lead the way with 32 points on 11 of 12 shooting, Donovan Mitchell added 30 points with five assists while Jarrett Allen chipped in with 21 points on eight of eight shooting.

As a team, the Cavaliers shot 54 percent from the field and 16 of 38 from the 3-point line as they dominated this game from the tipoff, exploding for 76 points in the first half to take a 15-point lead into halftime which only grew in the second half despite pulling all their starters early. 

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win

• The Nets have lost each of their last nine games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Cavaliers have won each of their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last six night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Why the Brooklyn Nets will win

• The Cavaliers have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Nets have won six of their last nine games as underdogs after losing as favorites.
• The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Nets have covered the spread in each of their last four games against the Cavaliers at Rocket Arena.

Total Points Facts

• Ten of the Nets’ last 11 road games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Eight of the Cavaliers’ last nine games at Rocket Arena following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts

• Jaylon Tyson ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for 3P% (47.5%) this season.
• Jarrett Allen ranks 7th amongst qualified players for FG% (62.3%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for Q4 points per game this season (30.5).
• The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for H2 points per game this season (61.7).
• The Nets rank 30th in the league for field goal percentage this season (44.6%).
• The Nets rank 30th in the league for field goals made per game this season (37.9).

Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction

The Nets could have a full squad for the resumption of the regular season, while the Cavaliers are keeping an eye on Evan Mobley and Dean Wade, who are both listed as a game-time decision. The last time these two teams met, it resulted in a 131-124 road win for the Cavaliers, which was surprisingly close, but these teams have been trending in opposite directions. I can see the Nets making a contest of this if they get off to a quick start, but I think the more likely outcome is that the Cavaliers start hot and cruise their way to a comfortable win and cover at home.

Peter Tran's Pick: Cleveland -14.5