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NBA Betting Preview: Cavaliers vs Nuggets

The Cleveland Cavaliers hit the hardwood against the Denver Nuggets in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Points Look in Short Supply

We’re not convinced that the Cavaliers and the Nuggets are cumulatively going to produce enough points in relation to the total line. Therefore, we’re aiming to go Under 235.5 at -114.

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Cavs Overcame Nuggets in Previous Clash

Cleveland Cavaliers have won their previous three games. A 132-126 triumph recently occurred on the road at Golden 1 Center when playing Sacramento Kings. Donovan Mitchell dropped 35 points, as Jarrett Allen finished with 29 and James Harden 23.

Denver Nuggets won their last game 136-120. This was a road victory at United Center against Chicago Bulls. Nikola Jokic was able to drop 22 points, 17 assists, and 14 rebounds as part of an outstanding triple-double performance.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 113-108 win for the Cavs at Rocket Arena when they last played the Nuggets. The Cavs have racked up three straight victories over the Nuggets. On the head-to-head front, they have won 6 of the past 10.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Nuggets logo Nuggets 34 19 0.642 120.4 116.3 4.1 14-10 20-9 4-2 19-9 5-5 1W
Cavaliers logo Cavaliers 32 21 0.604 119.7 115.9 3.8 17-11 15-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 3W
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Cleveland Cavaliers – Last 10 Games

8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. The Cavs are averaging 118.2 points, 45.5 rebounds, 28.0 assists, 10.3 steals and 4.9 blocks while shooting 48.5% from the field and 78.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 109.7 points and 41.2 rebounds per matchup.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 27.6 points, 6.3 assists and 2.8 (32.6%) 3-pointers made, while Jarrett Allen averages 9.1 rebounds.

Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games

The Nuggets have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 114.7 points, 43.1 rebounds, 26.7 assists, 7.1 steals and 5.7 blocks per game while shooting 47.3% from the field and 78.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 113.2 points and 43.2 rebounds.

Jamal Murray is averaging 23.4 points and 7.8 assists, while Nikola Jokic has an average of 6.2 rebounds and Tim Hardaway Jr. 2.7 (38.0%) 3-pointers made.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction & Picks

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Game Prediction

The Unders looks the way to go for this NBA contest. The line looks too high at 235.5 and odds of -114 could favor bettors who go below that total.

Knowing which players are injured gives us a valuable edge when putting together basketball forecasts. After reviewing the form guide, we turn to the latest NBA stats to shape our predictions.

Key Cavaliers vs Nuggets stats:

  • The 235.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 Nuggets games at home.
  • The 235.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Nuggets games at home.
  • The 235.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Nuggets games.

Under 235.5 Probability

Looking at the latest odds, our pick has a 53.2% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jamal Murray Over 3.5 Rebounds -154 BetMGM logo

Jamal Murray (Nuggets) has secured Over 3.5 rebounds in 4 straight home games. We recommend backing the -154 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Rebounds bet hopefully providing a return.

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Nikola Jokic Under 28.5 Points -120 BetMGM logo

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) has recorded an average of 24.6 points in the past 5 games. It’s anticipated that he might once again fall short of the mark and this Player Points wager is available at -120.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 235.5
Spread Cavaliers -1
Player Rebounds Jamal Murray Over 3.5

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Correct Score Prediction

Cavaliers Cavaliers logo 118 - 114 Nuggets logo Nuggets

We’ll throw a dart when it comes to the Cavaliers landing a 118-114 win. This correct score prediction is available at tasty odds and could be an entertaining wager to place.

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Think the Game Could Go Either Way

You can choose whether Denver Nuggets or Cleveland Cavaliers are the pick at -108. The leading NBA sportsbooks aren’t able to split the two teams and therefore give them the same probability of landing a return.

The spread is 1 and the total points line is currently 235.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you fancy Under 235.5, then the odds are -114.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Nikola Jokic Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Nikola Jokic is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get -108 that he goes Over 28.5 points and -120 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 28.5
-108
Under 28.5
-120
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 26.5
-116
Under 26.5
-111
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 25.5
-110
Under 25.5
-118
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James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 21.5
-109
Under 21.5
-119
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Player Assists
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 10.5
-114
Under 10.5
-114
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James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 8.5
-105
Under 8.5
-123
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 6.5
-108
Under 6.5
-120
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Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)
Over 4.5
-154
Under 4.5
+119
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Player Rebounds
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 12.5
-106
Under 12.5
-122
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Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)
Over 9.5
-106
Under 9.5
-122
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Jonas Valanciunas (Nuggets)
Over 5.5
+118
Under 5.5
-154
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James Harden (Cavaliers)
Over 4.5
-115
Under 4.5
-112
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Last Ten Home Games Have Produced Five Wins for Nuggets

The Nuggets have five wins and five losses in the last 10 home games, posting 109.90 points per contest while yielding 113.40.

The Cavaliers are riding three straight road wins. They own a 8-2 mark in their past 10 games away from home, putting up 120.40 points per contest and giving up 111.50.

The last Ball Arena meeting saw the Cavs beat the Nuggets 149-135. Over the last 8 head-to-head games at Ball Arena, both sides have won four times.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O235.5 U235.5
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Home Stats 5-5 223.30 109.90 113.40 2 8
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Away Stats 8-2 231.90 120.40 111.50 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O235.5 = Games Over 235.5 Points
  • U235.5 = Games Under 235.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Stats
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Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
James Harden 45 35.37 1141 366 25.4 8.1 3.1 4.8 0.4 1.3
Donovan Mitchell 49 33.81 1416 287 28.9 5.9 3.7 4.6 0.3 1.5
Evan Mobley 42 33.37 752 170 17.9 4.0 1.1 8.8 2.0 0.9

Denver Nuggets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jamal Murray 48 35.66 1246 362 26.0 7.5 3.3 4.3 0.4 1.0
Nikola Jokic 37 34.35 1071 395 28.9 10.7 2.1 12.2 0.8 1.4
Peyton Watson 49 30.65 731 96 14.9 2.0 1.5 4.9 1.2 1.0

Injuries & Suspensions

Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Cleveland Cavaliers Lineups

07 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 132-126 Kings
04 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 124-91 Clippers
01 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 130-111 Trail Blazers
30 Jan NBA
Cavaliers 113-126 Suns
28 Jan NBA
Lakers 99-129 Cavaliers
26 Jan NBA
Magic 98-114 Cavaliers
24 Jan NBA
Cavaliers 119-105 Magic
23 Jan NBA
Kings 118-123 Cavaliers
21 Jan NBA
Cavaliers 94-87 Hornets
19 Jan NBA
Thunder 136-104 Cavaliers

Previous Denver Nuggets Lineups

07 Feb NBA
Nuggets 136-120 Bulls
04 Feb NBA
Nuggets 127-134 Knicks
03 Feb NBA
Nuggets 121-124 Pistons
01 Feb NBA
Thunder 121-111 Nuggets
30 Jan NBA
Clippers 109-122 Nuggets
29 Jan NBA
Nets 103-107 Nuggets
27 Jan NBA
Pistons 109-107 Nuggets
23 Jan NBA
Nuggets 102-100 Bucks
22 Jan NBA
Nuggets 107-97 Wizards
20 Jan NBA
Lakers 115-107 Nuggets

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 34 19 0.642 115.1 108.4 6.7 17-9 17-10 7-5 23-13 7-3 1L
Knicks 34 19 0.642 117.3 111.8 5.5 21-6 13-13 9-3 23-12 9-1 1W
Raptors 32 22 0.593 114.1 112.2 1.9 16-12 16-10 4-9 24-14 7-3 2W
76ers 30 22 0.577 116.7 115.1 1.6 15-13 15-9 8-5 19-17 7-3 1W
Nets 14 37 0.275 107.3 114.9 -7.6 7-18 7-19 3-9 10-21 2-8 1W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 38 13 0.745 117.5 109.7 7.8 22-6 16-7 8-3 24-7 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 32 21 0.604 119.7 115.9 3.8 17-11 15-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 3W
Bulls 24 29 0.453 117 120.5 -3.5 15-12 9-17 3-9 16-20 3-7 4L
Bucks 21 29 0.42 112 115.7 -3.7 12-12 9-17 7-4 16-17 4-6 3W
Pacers 13 40 0.245 110.6 118.5 -7.9 10-18 3-22 3-9 9-26 3-7 4L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 27 24 0.529 115.1 115.5 -0.4 17-9 10-15 6-5 18-17 4-6 2W
Heat 28 26 0.519 119.7 117.3 2.4 16-10 12-16 4-5 15-16 5-5 1W
Hawks 26 28 0.481 117.5 118.4 -0.9 10-15 16-13 5-4 13-19 6-4 1L
Hornets 25 28 0.472 116 114 2 11-13 14-15 7-4 15-19 9-1 9W
Wizards 14 38 0.269 112.1 122.8 -10.7 9-18 5-20 2-6 9-22 4-6 2L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 40 13 0.755 119.9 107.9 12 22-6 18-7 8-3 30-9 5-5 2L
Nuggets 34 19 0.642 120.4 116.3 4.1 14-10 20-9 4-2 19-9 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 32 22 0.593 119.1 114.8 4.3 17-10 15-12 5-5 18-17 5-5 2L
Trail Blazers 25 28 0.472 115.8 118 -2.2 15-13 10-15 4-4 20-15 4-6 2W
Jazz 16 37 0.302 118.3 126.7 -8.4 10-17 6-20 1-8 9-24 2-8 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 32 19 0.627 116.1 115.8 0.3 14-8 18-11 5-6 21-12 7-3 3W
Suns 31 22 0.585 113.6 111.4 2.2 17-9 14-13 8-6 21-15 5-5 2L
Warriors 28 25 0.528 115.6 113.5 2.1 17-9 11-16 6-4 18-15 4-6 1L
Clippers 25 27 0.481 112.4 112.7 -0.3 13-11 12-16 7-4 15-15 6-4 2W
Kings 12 42 0.222 110.8 120.6 -9.8 9-19 3-23 2-8 8-27 0-10 12L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 36 16 0.692 117.6 112.2 5.4 19-6 17-10 10-3 22-13 7-3 4W
Rockets 32 19 0.627 115.1 110 5.1 17-6 15-13 6-5 18-15 6-4 1W
Grizzlies 20 31 0.392 115.3 117.5 -2.2 11-15 9-16 5-6 16-19 2-8 2L
Mavericks 19 33 0.365 114.2 117.2 -3 14-16 5-17 3-9 11-23 3-7 7L
Pelicans 14 40 0.259 114.6 120.9 -6.3 8-19 6-21 6-7 8-26 4-6 1W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 38 13 0.745 117.5 109.7 7.8 22-6 16-7 8-3 24-7 7-3 1W
Knicks 34 19 0.642 117.3 111.8 5.5 21-6 13-13 9-3 23-12 9-1 1W
Celtics 34 19 0.642 115.1 108.4 6.7 17-9 17-10 7-5 23-13 7-3 1L
Cavaliers 32 21 0.604 119.7 115.9 3.8 17-11 15-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 3W
Raptors 32 22 0.593 114.1 112.2 1.9 16-12 16-10 4-9 24-14 7-3 2W
76ers 30 22 0.577 116.7 115.1 1.6 15-13 15-9 8-5 19-17 7-3 1W
Magic 27 24 0.529 115.1 115.5 -0.4 17-9 10-15 6-5 18-17 4-6 2W
Heat 28 26 0.519 119.7 117.3 2.4 16-10 12-16 4-5 15-16 5-5 1W
Hawks 26 28 0.481 117.5 118.4 -0.9 10-15 16-13 5-4 13-19 6-4 1L
Hornets 25 28 0.472 116 114 2 11-13 14-15 7-4 15-19 9-1 9W
Bulls 24 29 0.453 117 120.5 -3.5 15-12 9-17 3-9 16-20 3-7 4L
Bucks 21 29 0.42 112 115.7 -3.7 12-12 9-17 7-4 16-17 4-6 3W
Nets 14 37 0.275 107.3 114.9 -7.6 7-18 7-19 3-9 10-21 2-8 1W
Wizards 14 38 0.269 112.1 122.8 -10.7 9-18 5-20 2-6 9-22 4-6 2L
Pacers 13 40 0.245 110.6 118.5 -7.9 10-18 3-22 3-9 9-26 3-7 4L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 40 13 0.755 119.9 107.9 12 22-6 18-7 8-3 30-9 5-5 2L
Spurs 36 16 0.692 117.6 112.2 5.4 19-6 17-10 10-3 22-13 7-3 4W
Nuggets 34 19 0.642 120.4 116.3 4.1 14-10 20-9 4-2 19-9 5-5 1W
Rockets 32 19 0.627 115.1 110 5.1 17-6 15-13 6-5 18-15 6-4 1W
Lakers 32 19 0.627 116.1 115.8 0.3 14-8 18-11 5-6 21-12 7-3 3W
Timberwolves 32 22 0.593 119.1 114.8 4.3 17-10 15-12 5-5 18-17 5-5 2L
Suns 31 22 0.585 113.6 111.4 2.2 17-9 14-13 8-6 21-15 5-5 2L
Warriors 28 25 0.528 115.6 113.5 2.1 17-9 11-16 6-4 18-15 4-6 1L
Clippers 25 27 0.481 112.4 112.7 -0.3 13-11 12-16 7-4 15-15 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 25 28 0.472 115.8 118 -2.2 15-13 10-15 4-4 20-15 4-6 2W
Grizzlies 20 31 0.392 115.3 117.5 -2.2 11-15 9-16 5-6 16-19 2-8 2L
Mavericks 19 33 0.365 114.2 117.2 -3 14-16 5-17 3-9 11-23 3-7 7L
Jazz 16 37 0.302 118.3 126.7 -8.4 10-17 6-20 1-8 9-24 2-8 2L
Pelicans 14 40 0.259 114.6 120.9 -6.3 8-19 6-21 6-7 8-26 4-6 1W
Kings 12 42 0.222 110.8 120.6 -9.8 9-19 3-23 2-8 8-27 0-10 12L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 40 13 0.755 119.9 107.9 12 22-6 18-7 8-3 30-9 5-5 2L
Pistons 38 13 0.745 117.5 109.7 7.8 22-6 16-7 8-3 24-7 7-3 1W
Spurs 36 16 0.692 117.6 112.2 5.4 19-6 17-10 10-3 22-13 7-3 4W
Celtics 34 19 0.642 115.1 108.4 6.7 17-9 17-10 7-5 23-13 7-3 1L
Nuggets 34 19 0.642 120.4 116.3 4.1 14-10 20-9 4-2 19-9 5-5 1W
Knicks 34 19 0.642 117.3 111.8 5.5 21-6 13-13 9-3 23-12 9-1 1W
Rockets 32 19 0.627 115.1 110 5.1 17-6 15-13 6-5 18-15 6-4 1W
Lakers 32 19 0.627 116.1 115.8 0.3 14-8 18-11 5-6 21-12 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 32 21 0.604 119.7 115.9 3.8 17-11 15-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 3W
Timberwolves 32 22 0.593 119.1 114.8 4.3 17-10 15-12 5-5 18-17 5-5 2L
Raptors 32 22 0.593 114.1 112.2 1.9 16-12 16-10 4-9 24-14 7-3 2W
Suns 31 22 0.585 113.6 111.4 2.2 17-9 14-13 8-6 21-15 5-5 2L
76ers 30 22 0.577 116.7 115.1 1.6 15-13 15-9 8-5 19-17 7-3 1W
Magic 27 24 0.529 115.1 115.5 -0.4 17-9 10-15 6-5 18-17 4-6 2W
Warriors 28 25 0.528 115.6 113.5 2.1 17-9 11-16 6-4 18-15 4-6 1L
Heat 28 26 0.519 119.7 117.3 2.4 16-10 12-16 4-5 15-16 5-5 1W
Hawks 26 28 0.481 117.5 118.4 -0.9 10-15 16-13 5-4 13-19 6-4 1L
Clippers 25 27 0.481 112.4 112.7 -0.3 13-11 12-16 7-4 15-15 6-4 2W
Hornets 25 28 0.472 116 114 2 11-13 14-15 7-4 15-19 9-1 9W
Trail Blazers 25 28 0.472 115.8 118 -2.2 15-13 10-15 4-4 20-15 4-6 2W
Bulls 24 29 0.453 117 120.5 -3.5 15-12 9-17 3-9 16-20 3-7 4L
Bucks 21 29 0.42 112 115.7 -3.7 12-12 9-17 7-4 16-17 4-6 3W
Grizzlies 20 31 0.392 115.3 117.5 -2.2 11-15 9-16 5-6 16-19 2-8 2L
Mavericks 19 33 0.365 114.2 117.2 -3 14-16 5-17 3-9 11-23 3-7 7L
Jazz 16 37 0.302 118.3 126.7 -8.4 10-17 6-20 1-8 9-24 2-8 2L
Nets 14 37 0.275 107.3 114.9 -7.6 7-18 7-19 3-9 10-21 2-8 1W
Wizards 14 38 0.269 112.1 122.8 -10.7 9-18 5-20 2-6 9-22 4-6 2L
Pelicans 14 40 0.259 114.6 120.9 -6.3 8-19 6-21 6-7 8-26 4-6 1W
Pacers 13 40 0.245 110.6 118.5 -7.9 10-18 3-22 3-9 9-26 3-7 4L
Kings 12 42 0.222 110.8 120.6 -9.8 9-19 3-23 2-8 8-27 0-10 12L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak