Cavaliers vs. Nets prediction and odds for NBA Summer League (How to bet total)

The Brooklyn Nets had two first-round picks in the 2023 NBA Draft, and both will get a chance to showcase their talent in the Las Vegas Summer League on Friday night. 

Noah Clowney, Dariq Miller-Whitehead and second-round pick Jalen Wilson will all suit up for the Nets against the Cleveland Cavaliers. 

The Cavs have Isaiah Mobley, Sam Merrill and Emoni Bates (their second-round pick this offseason) leading the way for their Summer League roster. 

Will Bates – a former top recruit in high school – show that he can play at the NBA level? 

Let’s dive into the odds and my best bet with the Cavaliers set as slight underdogs: 

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There are a few games on the slate tonight where there is a ton of young NBA talent or former NBA players in action, but this isn’t exactly one of them. 

There is a grand total of zero former lottery picks in this matchup, and I’m not sold on there being a ton of points scored. 

A total at 181.5 means were looking at a game potentially in the 90s, which isn’t a guarantee with these Summer League matchups, especially without a ton of offensive talent. 

Until we see some of these undrafted free agents perform, I’ll ride with the UNDER in this matchup. 

Pick: UNDER 181.5 (-110)

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