Denver Nuggets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Preview
Today at 3:30 ET, the Nuggets (-218) will host the Cavaliers (+179) in a non-conference matchup. The Nuggets are currently favored by 5.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 213.5.
Denver is 51-23 and has lost two straight games. Cleveland is 45-29 and is the 3rd ranked team in the Eastern Conference.
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Denver Nuggets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Cavaliers have faced off vs. the Nuggets as the underdog, they have gone 2-1. When looking at the last three head-to-head matchups between the Cavaliers and Nuggets, only 3 points per game has separated the teams, with the Nuggets going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road games, Cleveland has an ATS record of just 3-7. However, their overall record was 4-6 while averaging 106 points per game.
- In their last five games at home, the Nuggets have a straight up record of 4-1 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team averaged 110 points per game in this stretch.
- Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Nuggets have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 4-6.
Denver Nuggets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
Today, the Cavaliers are looking to extend their winning streak to three games after defeating the 76ers 117-114. The O/U line for that game was 212 points, and Cleveland was favored by 7. The Cavaliers are 45-29 this season, which is good for 3rd place in the Eastern Conference.
Against the spread, the Cavs have gone 35-37 this season, including a 17-17 record on the road. As the underdog, their ATS record is 13-11, and they have failed to cover in their last two games as the underdog.
This season, Cleveland has an O/U record of 36-37-1, and their games have averaged 222.2 points per game. In their last four games, the Cavaliers have gone over the O/U line.
Cleveland’s road record for the season is 21-15, and they are 5.5-point underdogs today. In non-conference games, they are 15-9 compared to 30-20 against the East.
Heading into tonight’s game, the Cavaliers are ranked 19th in the NBA in scoring at 112.7 points per game. Interestingly, they have actually scored more points on the road (111.0) than at home (114.3).
When it comes to three-point shooting, Cleveland is 7th in the league in made threes per game at 13.7. Overall, they are 12th in field goal percentage at 47%. However, they are just 27th in free throw attempts per game.
As a team, the Cavaliers are 8th in the NBA in assists at 28 per game. In terms of pace, they are 23rd in the league at 96.9 possessions per game.
In the current season, the Cavaliers defense has excelled, sitting 5th in the NBA by allowing 109.4 points per game. Cleveland’s defense is currently forcing 12.7 turnovers per game, which is 17th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 22nd in blocked shots, with an average of 4.7 rejections per game.
In their last two games, the Nuggets have failed to cover the spread and are 33-39 ATS for the season. Today, they are favored by 5.5 points and have gone 28-34 ATS as the favorite.
Denver’s O/U record for the season is 29-43-2, and the under has hit in their last two games. Today’s line is set at 213.5, and their games have averaged 224.3 points per game.
Against Western Conference teams, the Nuggets are 29-17 and 22-6 in non-conference games. This record has them in 3rd place in the West, just behind the Suns and Jazz.
Denver’s last game was a 111-98 loss to the Timberwolves. The O/U line for that game was 210.5, and the Nuggets were favored by 3 points. This loss puts their overall record at 51-23.
At home, the Nuggets are averaging 117.9 points per game, which is 11th in the NBA. Overall, they are 14th in scoring at 114.4 points per game. Denver is 28th in pace at 96 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Nuggets are 5th in field goal percentage at 49%. They are also 10th in two-point shooting at 56%. However, they are last in three-point attempts and 28th in three-point shooting percentage.
So far, Denver has outscored the NBA scoring average in 47.3% of their games. In terms of free throws, they are 28th in makes and 29th in attempts. When it comes to assists, the Nuggets are 3rd in the league.
In the current season, the Nuggets defense has excelled, sitting 7th in the NBA by allowing 109.9 points per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Nuggets defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 52.6% while allowing 35.7% from downtown.
Even though they are 5.5 point underdogs, we see the Cavaliers winning this game by a score of 112-110.
Denver Nuggets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Tips
- We like the Cavaliers on the moneyline (+179)
- The Cavaliers are also our pick on the spread at +5.5
- Projecting a combined 222 points, we like the over
Denver Nuggets Injury Report
- Nikola Jokic – Hip – Probable
- Jamal Murray – Knee – Questionable
- Vlatko Cancar – Knee – Out
- Zeke Nnaji – Adductor – Out
Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report
- Caris LeVert – Wrist – Probable
- Ty Jerome – Ankle – Out
- Dean Wade – Knee – Out
- Isaac Okoro – Toe – Questionable
- Craig Porter Jr. – Illness – Doubtful
