Cleveland Cavaliers are favored to win against the Brooklyn Nets with moneyline odds around -300, due to their superior 25-20 record and net rating of 2.0 compared to the Nets' struggling 12-30 mark and -6.3 net rating, plus recent form showing Cleveland climbing rankings while Brooklyn tanks with losses like 120-66 to the Knicks. DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts at 12:00 AM UTC on February 20, 2026, which is 7:00 PM ET on February 19, 2026, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

The game is at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, with a capacity of 17,732 seats for basketball, known for its prime downtown location and vibrant atmosphere during NBA games.

Prediction favors a Cavaliers victory with moneyline odds of -300 and spread around -8, as Cleveland's balanced offense and defense outperform the Nets' poor recent form (2-10 in last 12) and key player Michael Porter Jr. potentially traded soon. DexWin offers the best odds analysis for this matchup.

In recent head-to-head meetings this season, Cleveland Cavaliers hold the edge with wins over Brooklyn, aligning with their stronger 25-20 record versus Nets' 12-30; over the last 10 encounters, Cavaliers lead 6-4, averaging 225 total points per game.