Cleveland Cavaliers vs NJ Nets Free NBA Pick

Written by Scott Burgess

Wednesday, 25 March 2009

The league leading Cleveland Cavaliers look to continue their dominance in the East with an easy home game against the struggling NJ Nets. The Cleveland Cavaliers (57-13) play host to the NJ Nets (30-40) for some high flying NBA action. The Cavs are 3-0 SU against the Nets. NBA oddsmakers at SBGglobal.com have the Cavaliers as whopping -12.5 point home favs over the Nets with the over/under listed at 190 points. Be sure to get your Cleveland Cavaliers vs NJ Nets Free NBA Pick in now at SBGglobal.com

The Nets recently lost to the Cavs 88-96 at home for their seventh loss in ten games. Their top producers on the night were Vince Carter with 25pts 9 rebounds, while Keyon Dooling added 19pts and Brook Lopez had 16pts. New Jersey is expected to be without top scorer Devin Harris for a fifth consecutive game. The All-Star guard, who leads the Nets with 22.6 points per contest, is sidelined indefinitely with a shoulder injury. With Harris likely out, the Nets will turn to Keyon Dooling again. He is averaging 15.8 points on 61.0 percent shooting (25-for-41) in starting the last four games in place of Harris. The Nets are 15-20 SU on the road where they average 99.3 ppg and give up an average 102 ppg. They are 1-4 SU in their last five road games where they’ve averaged 105.6 ppg and given up an average 108.4 ppg. The Nets, who have 12 games left, are 11th in the crowded East standings, competing with Charlotte, Milwaukee, Indiana and New York in the chase to catch eighth-place Chicago for the final playoff position.

The Cavs recently beat the Nets 96-88 at home for their ninth win in ten games. Their top scorers on the night were LeBron James with 30pts 8 assists 11 rebounds, while Zydrunas Ilgauskas added 18pts and Anderson Varejao had 16pts 11 rebounds. Mo Williams and Delonte West had an off night with a combined 10pts. James, who's a candidate for his first NBA MVP award, is second in the league with 28.6ppg. He's been outstanding during the nine-game winning streak, producing four triple-doubles while averaging 30.1 points, 9.6 boards and 9.6 assists. The Cavs are 32-1 SU at home where they average 102.8 ppg and give up an average 88.9 ppg. They are 5-0 SU in their last five home games where they’ve averaged 98.6 ppg and given up an average 92.6 ppg.

Recent Trends to Consider:

Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Cleveland.
Under is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.
Nets are 10-3 ATS in the last 13 meetings in Cleveland.
Nets are 18-8 ATS in the last 26 meetings.
Cavaliers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite.
Cavaliers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Cavaliers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS win.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs NJ Nets Free NBA Pick
When: Wed, Mar 25, 2009 7:00 PM ET
Line: SBGglobal.com
Pick: Cavs -12.5

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The Bottom Line: There’s no doubt that Cavs will win and cover against the Nets, who are without their top scorer. Go Cavs! Be sure to get your Cleveland Cavaliers vs NJ Nets Free NBA Pick in now at SBGglobal.com and receive a 60% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!