Nets vs. Cavaliers prediction, odds, line, spread: 2022 NBA picks, April 8 best bets from model on 84-54 run

Brooklyn Nets host Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET. Nets are on a two-game win streak. Cavaliers have lost four of their last five games. Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley and Goran Dragic are injured for Cleveland. Ben Simmons and Ben Drago are out for Brooklyn. Brooklyn is favored by 8.5 points in the latest Cavaliers vs. Nets odds.

SportsLine's model has set its sights on Nets vs. Cavaliers and has made its picks and NBA predictions. Nets are favored by 8.5 points.

Nets vs. Cavaliers money line is Cleveland +285, Brooklyn -360. Nets vs Cavaliers over-under is 232.5 points. Under is 4-0 in Nets' last four games overall.

Darius Garland is a shifty, quick guard in the backcourt for Cleveland. Caris LeVert is an athletic force who creates his own offense and sets his teammates up. Nets vs. Cavaliers is the 2022 NBA pick from model on 84-54 run.

Kyrie Irving is one of the most skilled offensive players in the game. Patty Mills provides immediate offensive off the bench. He is quick, smart, and can create his own shot. He has scored 15-plus points in 24 games so far.

SportsLine's model is leaning under on the total and projects 228 combined points for Nets vs. Cavaliers. One side of the spread has all the value.