How to watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Brooklyn Nets today: Time, TV channel

The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to face the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center in the first of three games between the teams, with the Cavaliers seeking a victory on the road.

The Brooklyn Nets, coming off a 136-117 loss to the Charlotte Hornets where they fell to a 0-1 record, will rely on Nicolas Claxton, who led in scoring, to challenge the Cavaliers' strong frontcourt of Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley. Rookie Egor Demin, the eighth overall draft pick, impressed in his debut with 14 points and efficient three-point shooting, giving the Nets an opportunity to capitalize against an injury-plagued Cavaliers team.

The Cleveland Cavaliers, also at 0-1 after a loss to the New York Knicks, struggled with free throws, allowing 36 attempts, and faced issues with excessive fouling, particularly from Jaylon Tyson and Sam Merrill. Donovan Mitchell scored 31 points in the defeat, but Jarrett Allen was underutilized offensively, taking only four shots, and the team was out-rebounded 28-32, highlighting areas for improvement against the Nets.

Injury updates for the Cavaliers include Darius Garland (toe) and Max Strus (foot) out, with De’Andre Hunter (knee) questionable, while the Nets have Drake Powell (ankle), Danny Wolf (ankle), and Haywood Highsmith (knee) all out.

A predicted outcome of Cavaliers 119, Nets 107 suggests Cleveland can secure a win by addressing previous mistakes, as the Nets' frontcourt may struggle to contain Allen and Mobley. The strategy involves allowing high-volume shooters like Cam Thomas and Michael Porter Jr. to take shots while focusing on rebounds to improve Cleveland's chances.

Game odds favor the Cavaliers by 11.5 points with an over/under of 230.5 points, and upcoming schedules include the Cavaliers playing Milwaukee on October 26, Detroit on October 27, and Boston on October 29.