Cavaliers vs Nets Prediction and NBA Tips - 20 February 2026
Last updated: Feb 19, 2026, 5:57PM | Published: Feb 19, 2026, 2:05PM
The Cleveland Cavaliers will sqaure off with the Brooklyn Nets in NBA action at Rocket Arena on Friday, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.
Led by star players Donovan Mitchell, James Harden and Evan Mobley, the Cavaliers are looking to overcome a Nets line-up that includes Michael Porter, Noah Clowney and Day'Ron Sharpe.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Cavaliers vs Nets game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Cleveland vs Brooklyn NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Cavaliers an 89% chance of winning against the Nets at Rocket Arena.
Cavaliers vs Nets: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Rocket Arena are shown here:
- Head to Head: Cavaliers $1.09, Nets $8.00
- Line: Cavaliers -16.5 ($1.91), Nets +16.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 229.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Cavaliers at $1.09 and the Nets at $8.00.
The Cavaliers are 16.5-point favourites against the Nets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Nets (+16.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 229.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Nets (+16.5) are predicted to cover the line 57% of the time, while the 229.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Cavaliers vs Nets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Brooklyn at $8.00 with Bet365
- Line: Nets +16.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 229.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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While the Cavaliers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Nets to win is our recommended option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Cavaliers vs Nets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Cavaliers vs Nets at Rocket Arena this Friday is the Cavaliers prevailing 122-107.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cleveland vs Brooklyn game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Cavaliers vs Nets prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Cleveland vs Brooklyn game.
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Cavaliers vs Nets: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Cavaliers and Nets at Rocket Arena is scheduled to tip off at 11:00am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets
- Date: Friday 20 February 2026
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Rocket Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Cleveland vs Brooklyn predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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