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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets Predictions

January 2 07:30 PM (Final)
FDSO Rocket Arena
Denver Nuggets
 108 113
Cleveland Cavaliers
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MATCHUP PREVIEW

The Cavaliers and Nuggets have had an interesting history, with both franchises evolving their identities over time. Cleveland is known for its strong perimeter play and aggressive drives to the basket, while Denver typically emphasizes ball movement and a balanced attack. Historically, the Nuggets have had the edge in their all-time record against the Cavs, often leveraging their home court advantage at altitude in Denver, which can be a challenge for visiting teams. Additionally, the Cavaliers’ struggles in Denver have been notable, as travel fatigue can impact their rhythm. From a betting perspective, trends suggest that backing the Nuggets at home has been a safer bet, given their consistent performance in this matchup. Understanding these dynamics can offer valuable insights for bettors looking at the Cavaliers vs Nuggets history.
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Denver Nuggets
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+14.0
Cleveland Cavaliers
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-13.5
Final Score
108
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113
Confidence Level: 81%

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Cleveland Cavaliers
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CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS DENVER NUGGETS MONEYLINE

When the Cavaliers and Nuggets face off, you’re looking at a clash of styles. The Cavs have historically leaned on a strong inside game and defensive grit, while the Nuggets showcase their high-powered offense and ball movement. Travel can play a role, but Denver’s home court advantage often shifts the money line in their favor, especially given their altitude and familiarity with the Nuggets’ system.See Game Picks

CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS DENVER NUGGETS POINT SPREAD

When the Cavaliers and Nuggets face off, you see a clash of styles that can influence the spread. Cleveland has often relied on a more perimeter-oriented game, while Denver likes to work the ball inside with their bigs. Historically, the Nuggets have been tough at home, often getting a bump from the altitude, which can sway the point spread in their favor. The Cavs have had their moments in this matchup, but the consistency of Denver’s home-court advantage and their ability to control the pace tends to dictate how these games play out against the spread.See Game Picks

CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS DENVER NUGGETS OVER/UNDER

When the Cavaliers and Nuggets face off, you’re looking at contrasting styles that shape their over/under history. Cleveland tends to play a more methodical game, focusing on half-court execution, while Denver thrives in transition, pushing the pace. Historically, totals have leaned towards the under when these teams meet in Denver, where altitude and defensive schemes can stifle scoring, but when they clash in Cleveland, the uptempo nature of both squads often leads to higher totals. Overall, the Cavaliers vs Nuggets matchups reflect a tug-of-war between tempo and defensive adjustments, making for an interesting betting landscape.See Game Picks

TRENDS

DEN Logo  DEN CLE Logo  CLE
49-24
All
52-27
24-13
Home
27-13
25-11
Away
25-14
41-16
as Fav
46-19
8-8
as Dog
5-8
39-34
ATS
30-46
17-20
ATS Home
16-23
22-14
ATS Away
14-23
43-30
O/U
37-40
19-18
O/U Home
17-23
24-12
O/U Away
20-17
RESULT
LOSE 98-110
OPPONENT
Timberwolves logo MIN Minnesota Timberwolves
DATE
04/30
SPREAD
-6.0
O/U
u224.5
RESULT
WIN 113-125
OPPONENT
Timberwolves logo MIN Minnesota Timberwolves
DATE
04/27
SPREAD
-11.0
O/U
o222.5
RESULT
LOSE 96-112
OPPONENT
Timberwolves logo MIN Minnesota Timberwolves
DATE
04/25
SPREAD
-1.5
O/U
u229.5
RESULT
LOSE 96-113
OPPONENT
Timberwolves logo MIN Minnesota Timberwolves
DATE
04/23
SPREAD
-1.0
O/U
u232.5
RESULT
LOSE 119-114
OPPONENT
Timberwolves logo MIN Minnesota Timberwolves
DATE
04/20
SPREAD
-6.5
O/U
o230.5
RESULT
LOSE 130-93
OPPONENT
Knicks logo NY New York Knicks
DATE
05/25
SPREAD
+1.5
O/U
o216.5
RESULT
LOSE 121-108
OPPONENT
Knicks logo NY New York Knicks
DATE
05/23
SPREAD
-2.5
O/U
o213.5
RESULT
LOSE 93-109
OPPONENT
Knicks logo NY New York Knicks
DATE
05/21
SPREAD
+6.0
O/U
u215.5
RESULT
WIN 125-94
OPPONENT
Pistons logo DET Detroit Pistons
DATE
05/17
SPREAD
+3.5
O/U
o205.5
RESULT
LOSE 115-94
OPPONENT
Pistons logo DET Detroit Pistons
DATE
05/15
SPREAD
-3.5
O/U
u210.5
WHO WON
Cavaliers logo CLE
RESULT
109-121
DATE
11/19
WHO WON
Nuggets logo DEN
RESULT
101-130
DATE
03/31
WHO WON
Cavaliers logo CLE
RESULT
114-126
DATE
12/05
WHO WON
Cavaliers logo CLE
RESULT
149-135
DATE
12/27
WHO WON
Cavaliers logo CLE
RESULT
108-113
DATE
01/02

BOX SCORE: NBA TEAM STATS & PLAYER STATS

DEN Logo DEN CLE Logo CLE
108.00
Points per Game
113.00
49.60
Field Goal Percentage
48.20
56.50
2-Point Field Goal Percentage
57.80
39.60
3-Point Field Goal Percentage
36.00
80.80
Free Throw Percentage
77.60
5.00
Offensive Rebounds
14.00
27.00
Defensive Rebounds
41.00
26.00
Assists per Game
32.00
3.00
Blocked Shots
8.00
9.00
Turnovers
16.00
STARTERS
FG%
PPG
RPG
APG
J. Murray PG
35.70
34.00
6.00
7.00
T. Jones PG
50.00
3.00
0.00
1.67
B. Brown SG
44.10
0.00
3.00
4.00
J. Pickett SG
0.00
9.00
2.00
3.00
C. Jones SG
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
T. Bates PG
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
C. Braun SG
41.70
0.00
0.00
0.00
J. Akinjo PG
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
K. Simpson PG
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
J. Holiday SF
31.40
2.92
1.67
0.33
P. Watson SF
0.00
21.00
4.00
3.00
S. Jones PF
68.40
13.00
6.00
1.00
T. Hardaway Jr. SF
42.20
15.00
2.00
2.00
D. Holmes II PF
0.00
3.00
4.00
6.00
V. Cancar SF
0.00
0.00
0.67
0.00
K. Edwards SF
0.00
0.50
1.50
0.00
J. Strawther SF
28.60
0.00
0.00
0.00
H. Tyson SF
26.90
0.00
0.00
0.00
A. Gordon PF
40.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
C. Johnson PF
50.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
D. Roddy PF
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Z. Nnaji C
100.00
13.00
5.00
0.00
M. Brown C
57.10
4.50
3.00
0.00
N. Jokić C
44.60
0.00
0.00
0.00
J. Valančiūnas C
71.40
0.00
0.00
0.00

INJURY REPORT

NAME
POS
STATUS
INJURY
NOTES
Vlatko Cancar
POS
SF
STATUS
Out
INJURY
Knee
Notes
Cancar has suffered a torn ACL and is expected to miss the 2023-2024 season.
Tamar Bates
POS
PG
STATUS
Out
INJURY
Foot
Notes
Bates is recovering from a left foot fracture and will not take the court for the Nuggets. He is expected to miss at least 12 weeks.
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STARTERS
FG%
PPG
RPG
APG
J. Harden SG
41.00
19.17
5.11
5.50
D. SchrΓΆder PG
38.10
5.53
1.47
2.41
K. Ellis SG
33.30
1.58
1.17
0.25
D. Mitchell SG
45.10
33.00
6.00
5.00
C. Porter Jr. PG
33.30
10.00
5.00
5.00
T. Proctor SG
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
D. Brown II PG
0.00
0.00
1.00
0.00
S. Merrill SG
42.70
0.00
0.00
0.00
M. Strus SG
40.60
0.00
0.00
0.00
E. Mobley PF
53.50
8.00
11.00
4.00
J. Tyson SF
36.20
8.00
5.00
1.00
N. Tomlin PF
66.70
6.00
6.00
0.00
C. Livingston SF
57.10
0.00
0.00
0.00
L. Nance Jr. PF
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
L. Travers SF
25.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
D. Wade PF
46.20
0.00
0.00
0.00
R. Minix SF
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
T. Enaruna SF
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
J. Allen C
63.50
8.00
12.00
3.00
D. Jones C
0.00
0.00
1.00
1.00
T. Bryant C
28.60
0.00
0.00
0.00
O. Sarr C
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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