The Cleveland Cavaliers (0-1) and the Brooklyn Nets (0-1) meet Friday night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Cavaliers vs. Nets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

2024-25 season series: Cavaliers won 4-0

The Cavaliers opened the season with a 119-111 loss in New York as a 2-point favorite Wednesday night as the Over (229) cashed. The Cavs opened last season 15-0, enroute to the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, so it was stunning to see the early loss.

However, with All-Star PG Darius Garland (toe), F De'Andre Hunter (knee) and SF Max Strus (foot) sidelined, it proved to be too much for the Cavs to overcome, and swingman Sam Me

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