Denver Nuggets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Friday

NBA Betting Preview: Nuggets vs Cavaliers

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

There are odds of -106 available for our Nuggets vs Cavaliers prediction. We think that the points will be racked up cumulatively and we’re going for Over 236.5 in total.

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Denver Nuggets won their previous game by a 106-103 scoreline. It was on the road against Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Peyton Watson tallied 24 points, while Jamal Murray put up 21 and Jonas Valanciunas 17.

Cleveland Cavaliers won their last game 129-113, making it three home wins on the bounce. This was recorded at Rocket Arena against Phoenix Suns. Donovan Mitchell recorded 34 points and 10 rebounds, while Darius Garland scored 19 points and Jaylon Tyson 18.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Cavs have claimed victories in the last two matchups against the Nuggets. At Rocket Arena, the scoreline was 126-114 and then we saw 149-135 at Ball Arena. The previous 10 games have seen both teams achieve five victories.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Nuggets	23	10	0.697	125.1	118	7.1	10-5	13-5	4-1	16-7	6-4	1W
Cavaliers	19	16	0.543	119.6	117.1	2.5	12-8	7-8	6-2	13-12	5-5	2W

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The Nuggets have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 125.3 points, 42.5 rebounds, 29.1 assists, 7.2 steals and 3.4 blocks while shooting 50.6% from the field and 82.6% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 121.8 points and 43.8 rebounds per matchup.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 27.7 points, 10.7 rebounds and 9.8 assists, while Jamal Murray averages 3.8 (46.3%) 3-pointers made.

The Cavs have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 122.3 points, 44.7 rebounds, 30.1 assists, 9.0 steals and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 47.4% from the field and 84.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 121.5 points and 47.8 rebounds.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 24.8 points and 3.3 (40.2%) 3-pointers made. Jarrett Allen has an average of 6.8 rebounds and Darius Garland 7.5 assists.

Denver Nuggets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Picks

This expert Denver Nuggets vs Cleveland Cavaliers betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score pick and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

There’s juice available when it comes to backing Over 236.5 points in this NBA contest and that’s the betting angle we’re pursuing. Our pick is priced up at -106 which looks well worth taking.

We put solid research behind every basketball prediction, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key NBA stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions.

Key Nuggets vs Cavaliers stats:

• The 236.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Nuggets games.
• The 236.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Nuggets games.
• The 236.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Cavs games at home.
• The 236.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Cavs games.
• The 236.5 line has been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Over 236.5 Probability

According to the best sportsbooks, there’s a 51.5% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Nuggets 117 - 127 Cavaliers

The Cavaliers can be wagered in lots of different ways and this includes the correct score lines. There’s the chance to back them to win 127-117 for a big potential return.

Denver Nuggets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The latest Moneyline betting odds give Cleveland Cavaliers a 88% chance of winning this NBA game which means they’re overwhelming -714 favorites with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +530 about Denver Nuggets.

The current spread is 13.5 and total points is 236.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you're keen on Over 236.5, this selection is available at -112.

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Moneyline

Nuggets

+530

Cavaliers

-714

Point Spread

Nuggets +13.5

-110

Cavaliers -13.5

-110

Total Points

Under 236.5

-108

Over 236.5

-112

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The Cavaliers have won three straight at Rocket Arena. They are 5-5 in their last 10 home games, posting 121.40 points per contest while yielding 117.80.

The Nuggets have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 games on the road, putting up 126.00 points per contest and giving up 119.90.

The Cavs earned a 126-114 win over the Nuggets the last time they played at Rocket Arena. Across the last 8 meetings at Rocket Arena, both teams have recorded four victories.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O236.5	U236.5
Cleveland Cavaliers Home Stats		5-5	239.20	121.40	117.80	5	5
Denver Nuggets Away Stats		7-3	245.90	126.00	119.90	8	2

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O236.5 = Games Over 236.5 Points
• U236.5 = Games Under 236.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Denver Nuggets Stats

Cleveland Cavaliers Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 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

• +13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +13.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -13.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 247.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 245.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 236.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 236.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 125.30 pts and allowed 121.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 126.00 pts and allowed 119.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 243.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 239.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 236.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 236.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 122.30 pts and allowed 121.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 121.40 pts and allowed 117.80 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.30 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.60 (41%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.90 (82.61%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.5, Offensive 8.90, Defensive 33.60
• Assists: 29.10
• Blocks: 3.40
• Steals: 7.20
• Turnovers : 12.40
• Personal Fouls: 19.70

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.20 (60%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.40 (45%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.40 (81.51%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.3, Offensive 9.00, Defensive 32.30
• Assists: 29.50
• Blocks: 3.40
• Steals: 6.20
• Turnovers : 12.50
• Personal Fouls: 18.60

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.70 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.10 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.60 (84.62%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.7, Offensive 11.60, Defensive 33.10
• Assists: 30.10
• Blocks: 3.50
• Steals: 9.00
• Turnovers : 13.60
• Personal Fouls: 19.60

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.80 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.30 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.90 (80.3%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.3, Offensive 12.60, Defensive 33.70
• Assists: 29.10
• Blocks: 4.60
• Steals: 8.70
• Turnovers : 12.70
• Personal Fouls: 20.70

Injuries & Suspensions

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.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Knicks	23	10	0.697	121.2	114.6	6.6	15-2	8-8	5-2	18-8	7-3	1L
Celtics	21	12	0.636	117	110.6	6.4	10-5	11-7	5-4	15-8	7-3	2W
Raptors	20	15	0.571	113.8	112.5	1.3	10-8	10-7	3-6	17-10	5-5	1L
76ers	18	14	0.563	116.6	116	0.6	9-8	9-6	6-3	13-12	5-5	2W
Nets	10	21	0.323	109.2	114.1	-4.9	4-13	6-8	3-7	8-14	5-5	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	25	9	0.735	118.9	112.8	6.1	13-3	12-6	5-3	17-6	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	19	16	0.543	119.6	117.1	2.5	12-8	7-8	6-2	13-12	5-5	2W
Bulls	16	17	0.485	118.8	122.3	-3.5	9-8	7-9	3-6	12-11	7-3	1W
Bucks	14	20	0.412	113	115.9	-2.9	8-9	6-11	5-4	12-14	4-6	1L
Pacers	6	28	0.176	110.1	119.1	-9	5-13	1-15	2-6	4-17	0-10	10L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Heat	19	15	0.559	120.9	117.4	3.5	12-5	7-10	3-3	12-10	5-5	4W
Magic	19	15	0.559	116.6	114.9	1.7	11-6	8-9	5-3	13-11	5-5	1W
Hawks	16	19	0.457	119.3	120.1	-0.8	6-11	10-8	4-3	9-13	2-8	1W
Hornets	11	22	0.333	115.8	118.9	-3.1	7-10	4-12	4-4	10-15	4-6	2L
Wizards	8	24	0.25	113.2	124.7	-11.5	4-11	4-13	1-4	5-17	5-5	1W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	29	5	0.853	122.1	107.5	14.6	17-2	12-3	6-2	23-5	6-4	3W
Nuggets	23	10	0.697	125.1	118	7.1	10-5	13-5	4-1	16-7	6-4	1W
Timberwolves	21	13	0.618	118.8	114.6	4.2	12-6	9-7	4-4	13-10	6-4	1L
Trail Blazers	14	20	0.412	116.2	120.2	-4	7-9	7-11	3-4	11-13	5-5	1L
Jazz	12	21	0.364	119.8	126.8	-7	8-11	4-10	0-6	7-15	4-6	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	20	11	0.645	116.8	117.3	-0.5	8-6	12-5	4-4	15-8	4-6	1L
Suns	19	14	0.576	115.1	113.8	1.3	10-5	9-9	7-4	17-12	6-4	1L
Warriors	18	16	0.529	115.6	113.4	2.2	10-4	8-12	4-2	12-10	6-4	2W
Clippers	12	21	0.364	112.3	113.6	-1.3	8-8	4-13	3-4	9-14	6-4	6W
Kings	8	26	0.235	110.9	122.3	-11.4	5-11	3-15	1-5	6-21	2-8	3L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	24	9	0.727	119.9	114.2	5.7	12-4	12-5	7-0	14-7	8-2	1W
Rockets	21	10	0.677	120.5	111.5	9	10-2	11-8	2-3	11-9	6-4	4W
Grizzlies	15	18	0.455	115.9	116.5	-0.6	7-9	8-9	4-3	13-9	5-5	2L
Mavericks	12	23	0.343	113.6	117.9	-4.3	9-10	3-13	2-6	6-16	3-7	4L
Pelicans	8	27	0.229	115.6	123.1	-7.5	6-15	2-12	3-6	4-21	5-5	5L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	25	9	0.735	118.9	112.8	6.1	13-3	12-6	5-3	17-6	6-4	1L
Knicks	23	10	0.697	121.2	114.6	6.6	15-2	8-8	5-2	18-8	7-3	1L
Celtics	21	12	0.636	117	110.6	6.4	10-5	11-7	5-4	15-8	7-3	2W
Raptors	20	15	0.571	113.8	112.5	1.3	10-8	10-7	3-6	17-10	5-5	1L
76ers	18	14	0.563	116.6	116	0.6	9-8	9-6	6-3	13-12	5-5	2W
Heat	19	15	0.559	120.9	117.4	3.5	12-5	7-10	3-3	12-10	5-5	4W
Magic	19	15	0.559	116.6	114.9	1.7	11-6	8-9	5-3	13-11	5-5	1W
Cavaliers	19	16	0.543	119.6	117.1	2.5	12-8	7-8	6-2	13-12	5-5	2W
Bulls	16	17	0.485	118.8	122.3	-3.5	9-8	7-9	3-6	12-11	7-3	1W
Hawks	16	19	0.457	119.3	120.1	-0.8	6-11	10-8	4-3	9-13	2-8	1W
Bucks	14	20	0.412	113	115.9	-2.9	8-9	6-11	5-4	12-14	4-6	1L
Hornets	11	22	0.333	115.8	118.9	-3.1	7-10	4-12	4-4	10-15	4-6	2L
Nets	10	21	0.323	109.2	114.1	-4.9	4-13	6-8	3-7	8-14	5-5	2L
Wizards	8	24	0.25	113.2	124.7	-11.5	4-11	4-13	1-4	5-17	5-5	1W
Pacers	6	28	0.176	110.1	119.1	-9	5-13	1-15	2-6	4-17	0-10	10L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	29	5	0.853	122.1	107.5	14.6	17-2	12-3	6-2	23-5	6-4	3W
Spurs	24	9	0.727	119.9	114.2	5.7	12-4	12-5	7-0	14-7	8-2	1W
Nuggets	23	10	0.697	125.1	118	7.1	10-5	13-5	4-1	16-7	6-4	1W
Rockets	21	10	0.677	120.5	111.5	9	10-2	11-8	2-3	11-9	6-4	4W
Lakers	20	11	0.645	116.8	117.3	-0.5	8-6	12-5	4-4	15-8	4-6	1L
Timberwolves	21	13	0.618	118.8	114.6	4.2	12-6	9-7	4-4	13-10	6-4	1L
Suns	19	14	0.576	115.1	113.8	1.3	10-5	9-9	7-4	17-12	6-4	1L
Warriors	18	16	0.529	115.6	113.4	2.2	10-4	8-12	4-2	12-10	6-4	2W
Grizzlies	15	18	0.455	115.9	116.5	-0.6	7-9	8-9	4-3	13-9	5-5	2L
Trail Blazers	14	20	0.412	116.2	120.2	-4	7-9	7-11	3-4	11-13	5-5	1L
Clippers	12	21	0.364	112.3	113.6	-1.3	8-8	4-13	3-4	9-14	6-4	6W
Jazz	12	21	0.364	119.8	126.8	-7	8-11	4-10	0-6	7-15	4-6	2L
Mavericks	12	23	0.343	113.6	117.9	-4.3	9-10	3-13	2-6	6-16	3-7	4L
Kings	8	26	0.235	110.9	122.3	-11.4	5-11	3-15	1-5	6-21	2-8	3L
Pelicans	8	27	0.229	115.6	123.1	-7.5	6-15	2-12	3-6	4-21	5-5	5L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	29	5	0.853	122.1	107.5	14.6	17-2	12-3	6-2	23-5	6-4	3W
Pistons	25	9	0.735	118.9	112.8	6.1	13-3	12-6	5-3	17-6	6-4	1L
Spurs	24	9	0.727	119.9	114.2	5.7	12-4	12-5	7-0	14-7	8-2	1W
Nuggets	23	10	0.697	125.1	118	7.1	10-5	13-5	4-1	16-7	6-4	1W
Knicks	23	10	0.697	121.2	114.6	6.6	15-2	8-8	5-2	18-8	7-3	1L
Rockets	21	10	0.677	120.5	111.5	9	10-2	11-8	2-3	11-9	6-4	4W
Lakers	20	11	0.645	116.8	117.3	-0.5	8-6	12-5	4-4	15-8	4-6	1L
Celtics	21	12	0.636	117	110.6	6.4	10-5	11-7	5-4	15-8	7-3	2W
Timberwolves	21	13	0.618	118.8	114.6	4.2	12-6	9-7	4-4	13-10	6-4	1L
Suns	19	14	0.576	115.1	113.8	1.3	10-5	9-9	7-4	17-12	6-4	1L
Raptors	20	15	0.571	113.8	112.5	1.3	10-8	10-7	3-6	17-10	5-5	1L
76ers	18	14	0.563	116.6	116	0.6	9-8	9-6	6-3	13-12	5-5	2W
Heat	19	15	0.559	120.9	117.4	3.5	12-5	7-10	3-3	12-10	5-5	4W
Magic	19	15	0.559	116.6	114.9	1.7	11-6	8-9	5-3	13-11	5-5	1W
Cavaliers	19	16	0.543	119.6	117.1	2.5	12-8	7-8	6-2	13-12	5-5	2W
Warriors	18	16	0.529	115.6	113.4	2.2	10-4	8-12	4-2	12-10	6-4	2W
Bulls	16	17	0.485	118.8	122.3	-3.5	9-8	7-9	3-6	12-11	7-3	1W
Hawks	16	19	0.457	119.3	120.1	-0.8	6-11	10-8	4-3	9-13	2-8	1W
Grizzlies	15	18	0.455	115.9	116.5	-0.6	7-9	8-9	4-3	13-9	5-5	2L
Bucks	14	20	0.412	113	115.9	-2.9	8-9	6-11	5-4	12-14	4-6	1L
Trail Blazers	14	20	0.412	116.2	120.2	-4	7-9	7-11	3-4	11-13	5-5	1L
Clippers	12	21	0.364	112.3	113.6	-1.3	8-8	4-13	3-4	9-14	6-4	6W
Jazz	12	21	0.364	119.8	126.8	-7	8-11	4-10	0-6	7-15	4-6	2L
Mavericks	12	23	0.343	113.6	117.9	-4.3	9-10	3-13	2-6	6-16	3-7	4L
Hornets	11	22	0.333	115.8	118.9	-3.1	7-10	4-12	4-4	10-15	4-6	2L
Nets	10	21	0.323	109.2	114.1	-4.9	4-13	6-8	3-7	8-14	5-5	2L
Wizards	8	24	0.25	113.2	124.7	-11.5	4-11	4-13	1-4	5-17	5-5	1W
Kings	8	26	0.235	110.9	122.3	-11.4	5-11	3-15	1-5	6-21	2-8	3L
Pelicans	8	27	0.229	115.6	123.1	-7.5	6-15	2-12	3-6	4-21	5-5	5L
Pacers	6	28	0.176	110.1	119.1	-9	5-13	1-15	2-6	4-17	0-10	10L

• 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

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