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

By Jordan Williams, NBA Analyst | Published: 3 months ago | Last Updated: Jan 2, 18:40 | 6 min read

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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.

Should We Go Over or Under the Total?

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.

Cavs Overcame Nuggets in Previous Clash

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	50	28	0.641	121.6	116.8	4.8	25-13	25-15	9-5	32-16	9-1	8W
Cavaliers	48	29	0.623	119.3	115.2	4.1	24-14	24-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1W

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Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games

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.

Cleveland Cavaliers – Last 10 Games

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.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets lineup: Peyton Watson, DaRon Holmes II, Spencer Jones, Jalen Pickett, Jamal Murray.

Cleveland Cavaliers lineup: Evan Mobley, Darius Garland, Jaylon Tyson, Jarrett Allen, Donovan Mitchell.

Denver Nuggets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Picks

Get ready for Denver Nuggets vs Cleveland Cavaliers with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to player props and a custom bet builder.

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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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Darius Garland Over 18.5 Points -106

Darius Garland (Cavs) has an average of 23.4 points in the past 5 home games. It makes sense to bet on him to cover the line and there are odds of -106 available for this Player Points wager.

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Jamal Murray Over 4.5 Rebounds -106

Jamal Murray (Nuggets) has covered the 4.5 rebounds total in 4 straight games on the road. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs bet and we’re more than happy to take the -106 available.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 239.5

Spread Nuggets +14

Player Points Darius Garland Over 18.5

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Correct Score Prediction

Nuggets

117 - 127 Cavaliers logo

Cavaliers

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Denver Nuggets vs Cleveland Cavaliers 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.

Cavs Big Favorites According to Latest Odds

The latest Moneyline betting odds give Cleveland Cavaliers a 89% chance of winning this NBA game which means they’re overwhelming -833 favorites with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +590 about Denver Nuggets.

The current spread is 14 and total points is 239.5. Having a bet on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball wagers. If you're keen on Over 239.5, this selection is available at -112.

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Betting Lines & Odds

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Point Spread

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Donovan Mitchell Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Donovan Mitchell is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -123 that he goes Over 28.5 points and -108 when it comes to Under.

Player Points

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Darius Garland (Cavaliers)

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

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Player Assists

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Darius Garland (Cavaliers)

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

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Player Rebounds

Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)

Evan Mobley (Cavaliers)

Peyton Watson (Nuggets)

DaRon Holmes II (Nuggets)

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Micro Betting

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Rocket Arena

Cavs Riding Momentum at Home

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

Last 5 & H2H

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Last 5 Games

Nuggets

NBA: 01/01 Nuggets 106 Raptors103
NBA: 30/12 Nuggets 123 Heat147
NBA: 28/12 Nuggets 126 Magic127
NBA: 26/12 Timberwolves 138 Nuggets142
NBA: 24/12 Nuggets 130 Mavericks131

Cavaliers

NBA: 31/12 Suns 113 Cavaliers129
NBA: 30/12 Cavaliers 113 Spurs101
NBA: 28/12 Cavaliers 100 Rockets117
NBA: 25/12 Cavaliers 124 Knicks126
NBA: 24/12 Pelicans 118 Cavaliers141

Head to Head

Nuggets vs Cavaliers

NBA: 28/12 2024 Cavaliers 149 Nuggets 135
NBA: 06/12 2024 Nuggets 114 Cavaliers 126
NBA: 31/03 2024 Cavaliers 101 Nuggets 130
NBA: 20/11 2023 Nuggets 109 Cavaliers 121
NBA: 24/02 2023 Nuggets 115 Cavaliers 109
NBA: 07/01 2023 Cavaliers 108 Nuggets 121
NBA: 19/03 2022 Nuggets 116 Cavaliers 119
NBA: 26/10 2021 Cavaliers 99 Nuggets 87
NBA: 20/02 2021 Nuggets 120 Cavaliers 103
NBA: 11/02 2021 Cavaliers 95 Nuggets 133

Team Stats

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

Team News

Denver Nuggets Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Jamal Murray	32	35.18	803	222	25.1	6.9	3.4	4.5	0.3	1.0
Nikola Jokic	32	34.56	948	351	29.6	11.0	2.1	12.1	0.8	1.4
Cameron Johnson	28	30.61	327	66	11.7	2.4	1.9	3.5	0.3	0.6

Christian Braun	11	29.58	125	33	11.4	3.0	0.5	4.4	0.3	0.8
Aaron Gordon	13	28.33	244	17	18.8	1.3	2.2	5.9	0.2	0.8
Peyton Watson	31	27.47	346	44	11.2	1.4	1.1	4.6	0.9	1.0
Tim Hardaway Jr.	33	26.67	433	46	13.1	1.4	2.7	2.4	0.1	0.5
Bruce Brown	33	24.71	247	70	7.5	2.1	0.5	4.3	0.3	0.9
Spencer Jones	29	20.72	174	29	6.0	1.0	0.9	2.7	0.3	0.9
Jonas Valanciunas	33	13.28	280	41	8.5	1.2	0.1	4.7	0.6	0.2
Jalen Pickett	18	11.96	63	30	3.5	1.7	0.7	1.7	0.2	0.2
Julian Strawther	16	9.27	62	9	3.9	0.6	0.3	1.3	0.1	0.1
DaRon Holmes II	4	8.58	18	1	4.5	0.3	0.8	1.5	0.3	-
Zeke Nnaji	20	8.08	41	6	2.1	0.3	0.2	1.4	0.2	0.2
Hunter Tyson	12	4.13	14	3	1.2	0.3	0.2	1.3	-	0.1
Curtis Jones	4	3.4	4	1	1.0	0.3	-	0.8	-	0.3
Tamar Bates	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats & Roster

Player	GP	MIN	TP	TA	PTS	AST	3P	REB	BLK	STL
Donovan Mitchell	32	33.81	950	177	29.7	5.5	3.9	4.6	0.3	1.5
Evan Mobley	29	33	527	115	18.2	4.0	1.3	9.0	1.7	0.9
Darius Garland	19	30.15	323	131	17.0	6.9	2.3	2.7	0.1	0.7

De'Andre Hunter	30	27.77	440	62	14.7	2.1	1.8	4.2	0.2	0.7
Jaylon Tyson	30	27.5	405	57	13.5	1.9	2.0	5.5	0.6	1.1
Sam Merrill	18	25.89	238	45	13.2	2.5	3.3	2.3	0.2	0.7
Jarrett Allen	24	25.56	334	48	13.9	2.0	0.0	7.6	0.8	1.0
Lonzo Ball	25	23.23	130	114	5.2	4.6	1.2	4.2	0.3	1.4
Dean Wade	33	23.08	194	56	5.9	1.7	1.2	4.1	0.4	0.8
Craig Porter	30	16.57	146	85	4.9	2.8	0.6	3.4	0.7	1.1
Nae'Qwan Tomlin	24	14.97	152	15	6.3	0.6	0.5	2.9	0.7	0.7
Larry Nance Jr.	16	15.03	57	20	3.6	1.3	0.6	2.8	0.3	0.6
Tyrese Proctor	25	11.38	126	35	5.0	1.4	0.9	1.4	-	0.4
Thomas Bryant	27	9.5	128	11	4.7	0.4	0.5	2.7	0.4	0.2
Luke Travers	12	8.59	28	9	2.3	0.8	0.1	2.0	0.3	0.6
Chris Livingston	3	5.8	9	1	3.0	0.3	-	1.0	-	0.3

Injuries & Suspensions

Denver Nuggets Injury Table

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Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Cleveland Cavaliers Confirmed Lineup

4 Evan Mobley

10 Darius Garland

20 Jaylon Tyson

31 Jarrett Allen

45 Donovan Mitchell

Denver Nuggets Confirmed Lineup

8 Peyton Watson

14 DaRon Holmes II

21 Spencer Jones

24 Jalen Pickett

27 Jamal Murray

Previous Denver Nuggets Lineups

31 Dec NBA

Nuggets 106-103 Raptors

Confirmed Lineups

29 Dec NBA

Nuggets 123-147 Heat

Confirmed Lineups

27 Dec NBA

Nuggets 126-127 Magic

Confirmed Lineups

25 Dec NBA

Timberwolves 138-142 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

23 Dec NBA

Nuggets 130-131 Mavericks

Confirmed Lineups

22 Dec NBA

Jazz 112-135 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

20 Dec NBA

Rockets 115-101 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

18 Dec NBA

Magic 115-126 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

15 Dec NBA

Rockets 125-128 Nuggets

Confirmed Lineups

11 Dec NBA

Nuggets 136-105 Kings

Confirmed Lineups

Previous Cleveland Cavaliers Lineups

31 Dec NBA

Suns 113-129 Cavaliers

Confirmed Lineups

29 Dec NBA

Cavaliers 113-101 Spurs

Confirmed Lineups

27 Dec NBA

Cavaliers 100-117 Rockets

Confirmed Lineups

25 Dec NBA

Cavaliers 124-126 Knicks

Confirmed Lineups

23 Dec NBA

Pelicans 118-141 Cavaliers

Confirmed Lineups

22 Dec NBA

Hornets 132-139 Cavaliers

Confirmed Lineups

19 Dec NBA

Bulls 136-125 Cavaliers

Confirmed Lineups

17 Dec NBA

Cavaliers 111-127 Bulls

Confirmed Lineups

14 Dec NBA

Hornets 119-111 Cavaliers

Confirmed Lineups

12 Dec NBA

Cavaliers 130-126 Wizards

Confirmed Lineups

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	52	25	0.675	114.6	107.1	7.5	26-11	26-14	9-5	33-15	8-2	2W
Knicks	50	28	0.641	116.9	110.4	6.5	28-9	22-19	12-3	32-16	7-3	2W
76ers	43	34	0.558	116.5	116.5	0	22-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	2W
Raptors	43	34	0.558	114.5	112.1	2.4	21-17	22-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	1W
Nets	18	59	0.234	106.1	115.8	-9.7	10-28	8-31	3-12	12-34	1-9	2L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	56	21	0.727	117.5	109.6	7.9	31-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	8-2	2W
Cavaliers	48	29	0.623	119.3	115.2	4.1	24-14	24-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1W
Bucks	30	47	0.39	110.5	116.9	-6.4	17-22	13-25	9-6	20-28	2-8	2L
Bulls	29	48	0.377	116.2	121.6	-5.4	18-21	11-27	4-12	17-31	2-8	6L
Pacers	18	59	0.234	112.6	120.8	-8.2	11-27	7-32	4-10	14-34	3-7	1L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	45	33	0.577	118.6	115.9	2.7	23-16	22-17	9-6	26-22	8-2	4W
Hornets	42	36	0.538	116.4	111.3	5.1	21-19	21-17	11-5	25-24	8-2	3W
Magic	41	36	0.532	115.4	115.4	0	24-16	17-20	9-8	24-25	3-7	1W
Heat	41	37	0.526	120.8	118.4	2.4	25-15	16-22	8-7	25-23	3-7	1W
Wizards	17	60	0.221	113	124.7	-11.7	11-27	6-33	2-13	11-36	1-9	5L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	61	16	0.792	118.9	107.5	11.4	33-7	28-9	11-3	38-9	9-1	4W
Nuggets	50	28	0.641	121.6	116.8	4.8	25-13	25-15	9-5	32-16	9-1	8W
Timberwolves	46	31	0.597	117.6	114.1	3.5	25-14	21-17	9-7	29-21	5-5	2L
Trail Blazers	40	38	0.513	115.4	115.9	-0.5	22-17	18-21	7-8	27-21	8-2	3W
Jazz	21	57	0.269	117.2	125.6	-8.4	13-27	8-30	1-14	11-37	1-9	8L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	50	27	0.649	116.5	115	1.5	26-12	24-15	8-7	30-17	8-2	1L
Suns	42	35	0.545	112.8	111.3	1.5	24-15	18-20	10-6	27-21	3-7	2L
Clippers	39	38	0.506	113.7	112.6	1.1	21-17	18-21	8-6	22-25	5-5	2L
Warriors	36	41	0.468	114.8	115.1	-0.3	21-17	15-24	6-6	23-24	4-6	3L
Kings	21	57	0.269	110.9	120.9	-10	14-25	7-32	3-10	13-35	4-6	2W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	59	19	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	29-7	30-12	12-3	34-15	9-1	1L
Rockets	48	29	0.623	114.8	109.9	4.9	28-10	20-19	9-6	26-22	7-3	5W
Grizzlies	25	52	0.325	114.8	119.6	-4.8	14-26	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	3L
Pelicans	25	53	0.321	114.9	119.4	-4.5	16-23	9-30	7-9	16-33	3-7	7L
Mavericks	24	53	0.312	113.6	119.3	-5.7	14-25	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	3L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	56	21	0.727	117.5	109.6	7.9	31-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	8-2	2W
Celtics	52	25	0.675	114.6	107.1	7.5	26-11	26-14	9-5	33-15	8-2	2W
Knicks	50	28	0.641	116.9	110.4	6.5	28-9	22-19	12-3	32-16	7-3	2W
Cavaliers	48	29	0.623	119.3	115.2	4.1	24-14	24-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1W
Hawks	45	33	0.577	118.6	115.9	2.7	23-16	22-17	9-6	26-22	8-2	4W
76ers	43	34	0.558	116.5	116.5	0	22-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	2W
Raptors	43	34	0.558	114.5	112.1	2.4	21-17	22-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	1W
Hornets	42	36	0.538	116.4	111.3	5.1	21-19	21-17	11-5	25-24	8-2	3W
Magic	41	36	0.532	115.4	115.4	0	24-16	17-20	9-8	24-25	3-7	1W
Heat	41	37	0.526	120.8	118.4	2.4	25-15	16-22	8-7	25-23	3-7	1W
Bucks	30	47	0.39	110.5	116.9	-6.4	17-22	13-25	9-6	20-28	2-8	2L
Bulls	29	48	0.377	116.2	121.6	-5.4	18-21	11-27	4-12	17-31	2-8	6L
Pacers	18	59	0.234	112.6	120.8	-8.2	11-27	7-32	4-10	14-34	3-7	1L
Nets	18	59	0.234	106.1	115.8	-9.7	10-28	8-31	3-12	12-34	1-9	2L
Wizards	17	60	0.221	113	124.7	-11.7	11-27	6-33	2-13	11-36	1-9	5L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	61	16	0.792	118.9	107.5	11.4	33-7	28-9	11-3	38-9	9-1	4W
Spurs	59	19	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	29-7	30-12	12-3	34-15	9-1	1L
Lakers	50	27	0.649	116.5	115	1.5	26-12	24-15	8-7	30-17	8-2	1L
Nuggets	50	28	0.641	121.6	116.8	4.8	25-13	25-15	9-5	32-16	9-1	8W
Rockets	48	29	0.623	114.8	109.9	4.9	28-10	20-19	9-6	26-22	7-3	5W
Timberwolves	46	31	0.597	117.6	114.1	3.5	25-14	21-17	9-7	29-21	5-5	2L
Suns	42	35	0.545	112.8	111.3	1.5	24-15	18-20	10-6	27-21	3-7	2L
Trail Blazers	40	38	0.513	115.4	115.9	-0.5	22-17	18-21	7-8	27-21	8-2	3W
Clippers	39	38	0.506	113.7	112.6	1.1	21-17	18-21	8-6	22-25	5-5	2L
Warriors	36	41	0.468	114.8	115.1	-0.3	21-17	15-24	6-6	23-24	4-6	3L
Grizzlies	25	52	0.325	114.8	119.6	-4.8	14-26	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	3L
Pelicans	25	53	0.321	114.9	119.4	-4.5	16-23	9-30	7-9	16-33	3-7	7L
Mavericks	24	53	0.312	113.6	119.3	-5.7	14-25	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	3L
Kings	21	57	0.269	110.9	120.9	-10	14-25	7-32	3-10	13-35	4-6	2W
Jazz	21	57	0.269	117.2	125.6	-8.4	13-27	8-30	1-14	11-37	1-9	8L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	61	16	0.792	118.9	107.5	11.4	33-7	28-9	11-3	38-9	9-1	4W
Spurs	59	19	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	29-7	30-12	12-3	34-15	9-1	1L
Pistons	56	21	0.727	117.5	109.6	7.9	31-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	8-2	2W
Celtics	52	25	0.675	114.6	107.1	7.5	26-11	26-14	9-5	33-15	8-2	2W
Lakers	50	27	0.649	116.5	115	1.5	26-12	24-15	8-7	30-17	8-2	1L
Nuggets	50	28	0.641	121.6	116.8	4.8	25-13	25-15	9-5	32-16	9-1	8W
Knicks	50	28	0.641	116.9	110.4	6.5	28-9	22-19	12-3	32-16	7-3	2W
Cavaliers	48	29	0.623	119.3	115.2	4.1	24-14	24-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1W
Rockets	48	29	0.623	114.8	109.9	4.9	28-10	20-19	9-6	26-22	7-3	5W
Timberwolves	46	31	0.597	117.6	114.1	3.5	25-14	21-17	9-7	29-21	5-5	2L
Hawks	45	33	0.577	118.6	115.9	2.7	23-16	22-17	9-6	26-22	8-2	4W
76ers	43	34	0.558	116.5	116.5	0	22-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	2W
Raptors	43	34	0.558	114.5	112.1	2.4	21-17	22-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	1W
Suns	42	35	0.545	112.8	111.3	1.5	24-15	18-20	10-6	27-21	3-7	2L
Hornets	42	36	0.538	116.4	111.3	5.1	21-19	21-17	11-5	25-24	8-2	3W
Magic	41	36	0.532	115.4	115.4	0	24-16	17-20	9-8	24-25	3-7	1W
Heat	41	37	0.526	120.8	118.4	2.4	25-15	16-22	8-7	25-23	3-7	1W
Trail Blazers	40	38	0.513	115.4	115.9	-0.5	22-17	18-21	7-8	27-21	8-2	3W
Clippers	39	38	0.506	113.7	112.6	1.1	21-17	18-21	8-6	22-25	5-5	2L
Warriors	36	41	0.468	114.8	115.1	-0.3	21-17	15-24	6-6	23-24	4-6	3L
Bucks	30	47	0.39	110.5	116.9	-6.4	17-22	13-25	9-6	20-28	2-8	2L
Bulls	29	48	0.377	116.2	121.6	-5.4	18-21	11-27	4-12	17-31	2-8	6L
Grizzlies	25	52	0.325	114.8	119.6	-4.8	14-26	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	3L
Pelicans	25	53	0.321	114.9	119.4	-4.5	16-23	9-30	7-9	16-33	3-7	7L
Mavericks	24	53	0.312	113.6	119.3	-5.7	14-25	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	3L
Kings	21	57	0.269	110.9	120.9	-10	14-25	7-32	3-10	13-35	4-6	2W
Jazz	21	57	0.269	117.2	125.6	-8.4	13-27	8-30	1-14	11-37	1-9	8L
Nets	18	59	0.234	106.1	115.8	-9.7	10-28	8-31	3-12	12-34	1-9	2L
Pacers	18	59	0.234	112.6	120.8	-8.2	11-27	7-32	4-10	14-34	3-7	1L
Wizards	17	60	0.221	113	124.7	-11.7	11-27	6-33	2-13	11-36	1-9	5L

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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