Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets Player Prop Picks 11-9-24 Picks

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets Player Prop Picks 11-9-24

This matchup between the Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers features two teams with contrasting goals. The Cavaliers, led by Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, are aiming for a deep playoff run and have a solid defensive front. Mobley and Jarrett Allen provide Cleveland with a strong interior defense, which will challenge the Nets’ offense.

The Nets, in a rebuilding phase, will likely rely on Cam Thomas and Nic Claxton. Their focus will be on development and finding cohesion under coach Jordi Fernandez. Cleveland’s depth and defense give them an edge in this matchup.

Nic Claxton Under 8.5 REB -110

Nic Claxton is averaging approximately 7.3 rebounds per game. He has been the leading rebounder for the Brooklyn Nets, with contributions on both the offensive and defensive boards. Claxton’s solid rebounding numbers have reinforced his role as a key player in the Nets’ lineup, especially known for his defensive presence and rim protection.

This is going to be a tough matchup for Claxton. He’ll be matched up with Jarrett Allen whose been a menace on the boards this season. The Cavs are allowing 49.9 rebounds per Game which is the 4th fewest in the league. The Nets have a good piece with Claxton but I don’t see him cleaning up on the boards in this one.

Darius Garland Over 6.5 AST -125

Darius Garland has been consistently strong in the 2024-25 season with his assist performance for the Cleveland Cavaliers, currently averaging around 6.8 assists per Game. His playmaking has been vital in distributing the ball effectively to teaMMAtes, contributing to the Cavaliers’ successful start to the season. In recent Games, Garland recorded several impressive assist counts, such as nine assists in a Game against the New Orleans Pelicans and another 10 assists in matchups against the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks. This assist average positions him as one of the top facilitators on the Cavaliers and keeps him among the effective playmakers in the league.

I like Garland to have another big game in the assist category. The Nets are allowing 26.1 assists per game which is a lot compared to the rest of the league. When you got guys like Mitchell, Mobley, and Allen all averaging over 15 points per game it makes it that much easier to rack up assists as a point guard. 

Dennis Schroder Over 2.5 Three Pointers +120

Dennis Schröder has been highly efficient from beyond the arc in the 2024-25 NBA season. Playing for the Brooklyn Nets, he has hit an impressive 53.7% of his three-point attempts across his early games this season, with an average of 3.7 made threes per game out of 6.8 attempts. His shooting has been a valuable asset, contributing to a strong offensive presence and spacing for the Nets.

Schroder has been this Nets team’s most efficient shooter this season. We’ve seen three straight Games with Schroder making less than 3 threes but this is a great buy-low spot in my opinion. I do expect the Cavs to be leading most of this Game which will force the Nets to be more aggressive on offense to keep it close. There’s a lot of value with Schroder hitting at least 3 threes on Saturday. 

Cam Thomas Under 25.5 PTS -110

Cam Thomas has been impressive in scoring, currently averaging 24.9 points per Game for the Brooklyn Nets. He is playing around 34 minutes per Game and taking about 19.5 shots per Game with a field goal percentage of 42.3%. His free throw shooting is also strong, with a 92.3% accuracy rate. This season, Thomas has continued to be a critical offensive player for the Nets, maintaining high-scoring performances throughout his appearances so far.

We’ve seen that he’s struggled his last two Games scoring 17 against the Pistons and only 13 points against the Grizzles. This matchup is going to be another tough one against the Cavs who rank in the top 10 in a lot of defensive categories. I expect the Cavs to put a lot of focus on Cam and force him to spread the ball around. I expect Cam Thomas to get back to his normal ways but I don’t think it’s going to be this Game against a tough Cavs team.