Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction 7-16-23 NBA Picks

The Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Sunday in NBA Summer League action at the Thomas & Mack Center. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview 

The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 96.5 points on 40.7 percent shooting and allowing 84 points on 39.1 percent shooting. David Duke is averaging 17.5 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Armoni Brooks is averaging 16.8 points and 5.3 rebounds. Jalen Wilson is the third double-digit scorer and Kennedy Chandler is dishing 5 assists. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 73.6 percent from the free throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 28.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.5 rebounds per game.

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview 

The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 96.8 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 83.3 points on 37.1 percent shooting. Sam Merrill is averaging 18.7 points and 2.3 assists, while Emoni Bates is averaging 16 points and 6 rebounds. Isaiah Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Sharife Cooper is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 73.7 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 25.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.

Randy’s Pick

You can make a case for either side here, but the Cleveland Cavaliers have been the more impressive team with an undefeated record and their offense has been far and away more efficient. The Cavs also beat the Nets about a week ago, a game in which they dominated the fourth quarter. If it's not broken, don't fix it. Give me the Cavs and the reasonable chalk.