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NBA 2/20/2026 at 12:12 AM Live

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Cleveland Cavaliers

Spread

Cleveland Cavaliers -24.5 / Brooklyn Nets +24.5

77%

consensus

Cleveland Cavaliers covers

13 models · avg conf 71%

Cleveland Cavaliers covers (77%) Brooklyn Nets covers (23%)
10 models · avg 71% avg 57% · 3 models

Cleveland Cavaliers covers

Cleveland is favored by a consistent -14.5 point spread across all sportsbooks with nearly uniform -1.91 odds. This large spread combined with the strong moneyline odds suggests the market expects a decisive Cavaliers victory. The spread reflects confidence in a comfortable home win.

The Cavaliers are expected to cover the spread of -14.5, as they are projected to dominate the matchup against the Nets, who have struggled defensively.

Despite a significant spread of -14.5, the massive discrepancy in moneyline odds strongly suggests the Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to dominate. Elite teams playing at home against clear underdogs often cover large spreads by maintaining intensity and exploiting mismatches throughout the game.

Cavaliers are favored by 14.5 points in every major line shown. Given the talent gap, a 15+ point win by Cleveland is plausible, making them likely to cover the spread.

Grok 3
70%

The spread of -14.5 for the Cavaliers is consistent across all lines with odds around 1.91, showing stability in expectations. Given their favored status on the moneyline, it's likely they win by a large margin at home, covering the spread.

GPT-4o
70%

The spread is consistently set at -14.5 for the Cavaliers, which indicates a strong expectation for them to win by a large margin. Given their status as favorites, they are likely to cover the spread.

Grok 4
68%

Consistent -14.5 spread for Cavaliers with even odds (around 1.91) suggests they are expected to win by a significant margin; patterns show no major shifts, supporting home cover against a weaker Nets team.

A -14.5 spread signals expectation of a dominant Cavs performance. While large spreads carry variance, consensus lines and steep moneyline support make Cleveland the more likely team to cover.

GLM-5
58%

Cleveland -14.5 is a substantial spread, but the consistency across all bookmakers at this number suggests the market firmly believes in Cleveland's superiority. Home court advantage and the apparent talent disparity support the Cavaliers covering, though large spreads carry inherent risk.

GPT-5
52%

Market sits firmly at -14.5 with some slight juice toward Cleveland at a few books; blowout path exists but backdoor risk keeps confidence modest.

Brooklyn Nets covers

A spread of -14.5 points is very large for an NBA game. While the Cavaliers are expected to win comfortably, covering such a significant number is challenging. Large underdogs often cover spreads, especially through late-game scoring when the leading team rests its starters. The value lies with the Brooklyn Nets keeping the final margin inside 15 points.

While Cleveland should win comfortably, 14.5 points is a substantial spread in the NBA. The consistency of this line across all books suggests sharp money hasn't moved it. Large spreads often present value on the underdog as favorites may ease off late in blowouts. Brooklyn gets the points in what could be a competitive-enough game to stay within 15.

A 14.5-point spread is extremely large for an NBA game. While Cleveland should win comfortably, covering such a massive spread requires sustained dominance throughout. Large spreads like this often see the favorite ease off in garbage time, and Brooklyn can keep games closer than expected with nothing to lose. The identical 1.91 odds on both sides across most books suggests uncertainty on the spread outcome.

Moneyline

Cleveland Cavaliers +1.01 / Brooklyn Nets +23

100%

consensus

Cleveland Cavaliers wins

13 models · avg conf 91%

Cleveland Cavaliers wins (100%) Brooklyn Nets wins (0%)
13 models · avg 91% avg 0% · 0 models

Cleveland Cavaliers wins

The betting odds for the Cleveland Cavaliers moneyline are consistently extremely low (1.11-1.12), indicating they are overwhelming favorites with a very high implied probability of winning this game against the Brooklyn Nets.

The moneyline odds are consistently around 1.11 for the Cavaliers, which implies a win probability of approximately 90%. As the home team and a massive favorite according to all betting lines, they are the overwhelmingly likely winner.

Consistent odds across all sportsbooks heavily favor Cleveland with moneyline odds ranging from 1.11-1.12 (implying ~90% win probability). Brooklyn's odds range from 6.5-7.0, indicating significant underdog status. The consensus is overwhelming.

The Cavaliers are overwhelming favorites with moneyline odds ranging from 1.11-1.12 across all books, implying approximately 89-90% win probability. Cleveland has been one of the elite teams in the NBA, while Brooklyn is in rebuilding mode. The consensus across all sportsbooks is clear - this is a significant mismatch.

Grok 4
92%

Cavaliers are heavy favorites across all listed moneyline odds (1.11-1.12 vs. 6.5-7 for Nets), indicating a strong likelihood of a home win based on consistent market consensus.

Market prices (moneyline ~1.11–1.12) imply an ~89–90% chance and the Cavaliers are listed as heavy home favorites (-14.5), indicating a clear mismatch; the safest single-game outcome is a Cavs win.

GLM-5
92%

The Cavaliers are overwhelming favorites with odds as short as 1.11 across multiple bookmakers, implying approximately 90% win probability. The significant gap in moneyline odds (Nets at 6.5-7.0) indicates Cleveland is expected to dominate this matchup at home.

The Cavaliers are heavy favorites with moneyline odds around 1.11-1.12 (implied probability ~90%), while the Nets are significant underdogs at 6.5-7.0. This indicates a major talent/form disparity. The market is strongly confident in a Cleveland victory.

GPT-4o
90%

The Cleveland Cavaliers have significantly lower odds, indicating they are strong favorites to win. The consensus across various sportsbooks suggests a high level of confidence in their victory.

The Cavaliers are heavily favored with a moneyline of 1.11, indicating strong market confidence in their victory against the Nets.

GPT-5
88%

Consensus ML around 1.11–1.12 implies ~86–89% win probability; spread -14.5 corroborates a clear mismatch.

Grok 3
85%

The Cavaliers have extremely short odds (around 1.11-1.12 across multiple lines) compared to the Nets (6.5-7.0), indicating strong market confidence in a Cavaliers victory. This suggests a significant disparity in team strength or form.

Cavs are consistently listed as heavy favorites across multiple sportsbooks (roughly -1.11 to -1.12). Home court and a higher talent/depth edge over the Nets support a Cleveland win.

Over/Under

O/U 219.5

69%

consensus

Under

13 models · avg conf 59%

Over (31%) Under (69%)
4 models · avg 64% avg 59% · 9 models

Over

The odds on the totals suggest a high-scoring game, and given both teams' recent offensive performances, it is likely that the game will go over the set totals.

Line ranges around 228–230. Nets often push pace and Cleveland can contribute offensively at home, making the over a reasonable expectation despite strong defense.

Grok 3
60%

The totals line fluctuates between 228 and 230.5, with odds slightly favoring the over in most cases (1.87-1.93). Given the Cavaliers' potential to score heavily against a weaker Nets team, the game could push past the higher end of the totals line.

GLM-5
55%

The total has drifted upward from 228 to 230.5 across some books, indicating slight market movement toward the over. Cleveland's likely offensive efficiency at home against a struggling Nets defense, combined with potential garbage time scoring in a blowout scenario, supports the over hitting.

Under

The totals line fluctuates between 228 and 230.5, with generally balanced odds. Given the Cavaliers are strong favorites and likely to play stout defense, they could limit the Nets' scoring significantly. In a potential blowout, the game's pace might slow down in the fourth quarter, or the Nets may struggle to contribute enough points to push the total 'over', leading to the 'under' hitting.

Total lines cluster around 228.5-230.5 points with relatively tight odds (1.87-1.98). Under odds are slightly more favorable (averaging ~1.92) compared to Over odds (averaging ~1.90). Given Cleveland's apparent dominance, a blowout scenario often features reduced scoring pace and limited Brooklyn offensive output, supporting the Under.

The totals have slight movement from 228 to 230.5 across books, with several showing shaded 'under' odds (1.91-1.98 vs 1.87-1.91 on over). The average total around 229.5 suggests a moderate-paced game. In games with large spreads, the trailing team often slows pace late, and blowouts can reduce overall scoring efficiency. The under offers slight value.

GPT-4o
60%

The totals are set around 230, which is relatively high. However, the under odds are slightly more favorable in some lines, suggesting a tendency towards a lower scoring game, possibly due to the Cavaliers' defensive capabilities.

Totals cluster around 228–230.5. Heavy favorites often slow pace when leading and force bench minutes, which can suppress scoring; lean to the under given the size of the spread and market totals.

The total ranges from 228-230.5 across books, with slight juice favoring the under at several sportsbooks (1.94-1.98 on under vs 1.87-1.88 on over at some books). Cleveland plays strong defense as an elite team, and Brooklyn's rebuilding roster may struggle to score efficiently. Blowouts often result in lower totals as pace slows in the fourth quarter with bench players.

Grok 4
58%

Totals lines vary (228-230.5) but several show slightly better odds for under (e.g., 1.98 vs. 1.88 for over), indicating potential value; average line around 229.5 with even distribution points to a moderate-scoring game likely staying under.

GPT-5
56%

Totals cluster 228–230.5 with mixed juice; large favorite plus potential garbage-time slowdown and Cleveland’s defense tilt slightly to the under, especially at 230–230.5.

The totals line is set high, fluctuating between 228 and 230.5. In a potential blowout scenario, the game's pace can slow down significantly in the fourth quarter. If the Cavaliers establish a large lead, their offense may become less aggressive, and the Nets are projected to struggle offensively. This dynamic makes the under a slightly more probable outcome.

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