- Matchup: Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Venue: Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH
- Broadcasting on: DAZN
- Point Spread: Brooklyn Nets (+10.5)
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The Cleveland Cavaliers (0-1) will host the Brooklyn Nets (0-1) at Rocket Arena this Saturday. The Nets enter this matchup as 10.5-point underdogs. The total points for betting are set at 233.5.
In their previous outing, the Nets fell to the Hornets, finishing with a score of 110-103. Brooklyn committed 25 fouls while Charlotte had 23. The Nets hit 15 of 48 three-point shots for a total of 31%. Charlotte, on the other hand, displayed an impressive 86.7% from the free throw line, converting 13 of 15 attempts. The Hornets grabbed 44 total rebounds (15 offensive, 29 defensive) and recorded 5 blocks, along with 26 assists and 9 steals. Defensively, the Nets allowed a shooting percentage of 44.1%, with opponents making 41 of 93 attempts. Brooklyn managed 22 assists and forced 21 turnovers, resulting in 7 steals. They secured 38 total rebounds, including 11 offensive ones, and converted 19 of 25 free throws for a success rate of 76.0%. Overall, Brooklyn recorded a shooting percentage of 45.0% (36 of 80) along with 12 successful three-pointers out of 31 attempts.
Julius Randle was a standout player in this game, scoring 33 points on 11 of 18 shooting. He played 38 minutes and also grabbed 8 rebounds, while maintaining a shooting efficiency of 61.1% and providing 7 assists.
The Nets enter this game with an 0-1 record this season. On average, they are turning the ball over 22.0 times per game and committing 25.0 fouls. The team is averaging 38.0 rebounds per game, coupled with 22 assists, ranking them 21st in the league for assists. Brooklyn’s three-point shooting stands at 38.7% (12 of 31) while they maintain a free throw shooting percentage of 76.0%. They score an average of 103.0 points per game, which ranks 25th in the league, while shooting 45.0% overall.
Defensively, the Nets are forcing 21.0 turnovers and allowing 23.0 fouls per game. They rank 14th in the NBA for assists allowed, surrendering 26 to opponents. Brooklyn allows a shooting percentage of 44.1% (41 of 93) and gives up 44.0 rebounds per game. They also limit opponents to 31.3% shooting from beyond the arc, ranking 12th in points allowed (110.0) per game.
In their last game, the Cavaliers suffered a defeat, losing 114-106 to the 76ers. Cleveland allowed Philadelphia 44 rebounds, with 9 offensive. They managed a 25.0% shooting rate from three-point range (7 of 28) and converted 23 of 30 free throw attempts, achieving a percentage of 76.7%. The Cavaliers permitted the 76ers to make 42 of their 92 shots (45.7%) and finished their own shooting at 39 of 87 (44.8%). Cleveland’s three-point shooting efficiency was low, hitting only 7 of 29 attempts (24.1%). The 76ers committed 23 fouls during the game, giving the Cavaliers 28 free throw attempts. Cleveland also forced 21 turnovers while achieving 10 steals and collected 36 defensive rebounds, along with 10 offensive boards, totaling 46 rebounds in the game.
Donovan Mitchell was a key player for the Cavaliers, scoring 32 points in 35 minutes on the court and also providing 3 assists. He shot 11 of 19 from the field for a shooting percentage of 57.9% and recorded 10 rebounds.
Currently, the Cavaliers hold a record of 0-1. They are averaging 23.0 fouls per game and maintain a free throw percentage of 75.0%. Cleveland is assisting teammates 18.0 times per game, ranking 27th in the NBA, and they commit 21.0 turnovers per game. This season, they have scored 106 points and secured 46.0 rebounds per game. The Cavaliers are shooting 44.8% from the field, placing them 19th in the league.
Defensively, the Cavaliers rank 15th in points allowed per game (PPG) at 114.0. They are forcing 17.0 turnovers per game and allowing an opponent shooting rate of 45.7% (17th in the league). Cleveland’s defense is effective against three-point shots, permitting only 25.0% (7 of 28) from deep, and they are letting opponents shoot 76.7% from the charity stripe. They average 24.0 assists and 44.0 rebounds allowed per game, ranking 12th and 16th in the league, respectively.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NBA contest against the spread?
Prediction: Take Cleveland (-10.5)
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