Brooklyn Nets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers.
Barclays Center (New York).
13.04.2022, 02:00.
In the first game of the 2022 NBA play-in, Brooklyn will take on Cleveland Cavaliers at Barclays Center. Who will emerge victorious to clinch the 7th seed in the East in the playoffs? Let's pick a few bets at once.
Claim Your Welcome Bonus!Brooklyn made the right move
The key development in the regular season for the Nets was the trade of James Harden to Philadelphia. The defenseman nicknamed "The Beard" was never able to figure out his role on the New York team and only hindered the formation of proper chemistry. Without Harden, but with Kyrie Irving back on the court and, of course, Kevin Durant, Brooklyn became more stable.
Brooklyn finished the regular season with four straight wins. During that stretch, the Nets defeated, among others, Cleveland. That success allowed Steve Nash's team to take over 7th place in the conference and host the Cavs in the first game of the play-in on their home court.
Cleveland screwed up at the end of the championship
The Cavaliers had been in the top 6 of the Eastern Conference for a long time as the season progressed and were in contention for a direct playoff spot. But they had a very disappointing end to the regular season, losing 7 of their last 10 games. As a result, J.B. Bickerstaff's team, ranked 8th in the East, will have to make their way to the playoffs via the playoffs. A win against Brooklyn would guarantee the Cavs the 7th seed. In the event of a loss in New York, Cleveland would have to face the winner of the tie between Atlanta and Charlotte for the 8th seed.
Expert Betting Tips
Brooklyn showed what they can do in the closing stages of the regular season. Steve Nash's team won key games and took the 7th place in the conference, although they could very well end up on the 10th position. Most likely, the game with Cleveland will once again confirm the high class of Brooklyn. The Cavs dropped drastically at the end of the regular season and made the playoffs thanks to their successful play in the first half of the season.
The prediction is a confident win for Brooklyn.
Betting options:
- Handicap 1 (-8.5) for 1.76;
- Total Over 225.5 for 1.77;
- Kevin Durant Total Points Over (39.5) for 4.28.
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