Brooklyn Nets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 02/19/26

The Brooklyn Nets emerge from the all-star break looking to maintain a little bit of momentum. The Nets won 2 of the final 3 games prior to the break, while also going 2-1 against the spread. Brooklyn is also 8-7 ATS in the previous 15 games while going 3-2 ATS in the past 5 road contests. As a double-digit underdog, the Nets have failed to cash in the past 4 — but they are 4-6-1 ATS in the past 11 such games. They also covered as 11.5-point underdogs in the first meeting this season against the Cleveland Cavaliers, falling 131-124 at Barclays Center.

The Cavaliers won 5 in a row going into the all-star break while going 4-1 ATS in the span. However, the lone non-cover was as a double-digit favorite. As a favorite of 10 or more points, Cleveland is 2-11 ATS this season — including the aforementioned game against Brooklyn. While the Cavs are playing well since the acquisition of James Harden and Cleveland looks to be rounding into the form that made them a #1 seed heading into last season’s playoffs, take Brooklyn catching more than 8 buckets. Cleveland just doesn’t seem to show up when favored by 10 or more points.

Nets vs Cavaliers prediction: Brooklyn +16.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to +15.5.

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