The red hot Cleveland Cavaliers host the struggling NJ Nets, Tues Feb 9, as the Cavs have a chance at setting a season high for wins in a row. The Cavs are 6-0 SU against the Nets. NBA oddsmakers at SPORTSBOOK.com have the Cavaliers as -15.5 point favs over the Nets with the over/under set at 189.5 points . Be sure to get your New Jersey Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Picks in now at SPORTSBOOK.com
The Nets (4-46) have dropped nine of ten games and have just one road win in 26 tries. They are 1-26 SU on the road where they average 90.1ppg and allow 103.9ppg. They recently lost in Detroit 92-99. Devin Harris had 21pts; Brook Lopez had 20pts, while Jarvis Hayes was their top rebounder with six. Starting point guard Devin Harris is questionable after spraining his left shoulder during their Detroit loss. Harris was hurt in a collision with teammate Jarvis Hayes, who is now listed as probable. They can’t afford to lose players, even though they can’t win. Harris is averaging 15.8pts and 6.3 assist. With their top two producers out of the lineup, it looks like LeBron and his Cavs could have a record night.
The Cavs (41-11) have won ten of ten and five of their last five at home. They are 22-3 SU at home where they average 102.3ppg and allow 92.7ppg. They recently beat the Knicks 113-106. LeBron James finished with 47pts, Shaq had 19pts and Anthony Parker ended with 11pts. Delonte West is expected to be the first of the Cavaliers' banged-up players to return as they try to set a league mark for consecutive wins this season. LeBron James was named the Eastern Conference's player of the week Monday after averaging 35pts and 10.3 assists in three games. "I could really go for 50 a lot of nights if I wanted to," James said . "But I feel like if I have my teammates involved, it's ultimately going to help us in the long run." Against the Knicks, the Cavs bench chipped in with 20pts. Cleveland is 2-0 against New Jersey this season and has won six straight in the series, holding the Nets under 90pts in each contest.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Cleveland.
- Under is 13-3 in the last 16 meetings.
- Nets are 12-3 ATS in the last 15 meetings in Cleveland.
- Nets are 21-8 ATS in the last 29 meetings.
- Road team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
- Cavaliers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a S.U. win.
- Cavaliers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
- Cavaliers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite.
New Jersey Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers
When: Tues, Feb 09, 2010 7:00 PM ET
Line: SPORTSBOOK.com
Pick: Cavs -15.5
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