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Nets Game Today: Nets vs. Cavaliers prediction, betting odds, TV channel for Jan. 17

By Jordanna Clark

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 22: James Harden #13 of the Brooklyn Nets drives on Isaac Okoro #35 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on November 22, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 22: James Harden #13 of the Brooklyn Nets drives on Isaac Okoro #35 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on November 22, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images) /
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The Brooklyn Nets will travel to Ohio to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Monday afternoon. The 27-15 Nets are in third place in the East and the 26-18 Cavaliers are in sixth.

On Saturday, Brooklyn beat New Orleans, 120-105. James Harden led the Nets with 27 points (9-of-15), 15 rebounds, and eight assists. Patty Mills scored 21 (7-of-13). Kevin Durant injured his left knee in the second quarter and didn’t return to the game. He’s out for 4-to-6 weeks with a sprained MCL.

Kyrie Irving will be available to play for Brooklyn in Cleveland after not being able to play in the team’s previous two home contests.

The Cavaliers are coming off a 107-102 win over the Thunder, a team that the Nets lost to on Jan. 13. Darius Garland scored a game-high 27 points (11-of-20) for Cleveland and added 18 assists. Rookie phenom Evan Mobley added 20 points (8-of-14).

The Nets will be without Durant, James Johnson (non-COVID illness), Paul Millsap (personal reasons), and Joe Harris (ankle surgery). Nic Claxton (hamstring) is listed as questionable and LaMarcus Aldridge (foot) is probable.

Brooklyn Nets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers betting odds, spread, over/under

According to WynnBET, Cleveland is the 2.5-point favorite over Brooklyn. The Nets are +115 on the moneyline and the Cavaliers are -135. The over/under for the game is set at 220.5 points.

Brooklyn Nets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers prediction

Although Brooklyn will be without KD, the team is 15-4 on the road. The Nets will be able to hold off the Cavaliers with Harden and Irving at the helm.

We’re taking the Nets +2.5 and over 220.5 points.

Brooklyn 115, Cleveland 108.

Brooklyn Nets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers TV channel

The Nets-Cavaliers game won’t be broadcast on national television but will be available on the local YES Network in the New York City area. The tip-off is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. ET.

Brooklyn Nets schedule and upcoming games

Brooklyn will play three more games on the road before returning to Barclays Center on Jan. 25.

Jan. 19 at Washington

Jan. 21 at San Antonio

Jan. 23 at Minnesota

Jan. 25 vs. Los Angeles Lakers