Denver Nuggets (11-8) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (19-3)
December 5, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Cleveland Cavaliers -3.5; Over/Under: +235.5
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The Denver Nuggets and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Thursday in NBA action at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Here’s a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction. This article will include a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets Pick.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets lost to the Clippers, beat the Warriors, and they play the Wizards, Hawks, and Clippers next. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 118.1 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 116.4 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 30.1 points and 13 rebounds, while Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 18.7 points and 7.2 rebounds. Jamal Murray is the third double-digit scorer and Christian Braun is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 39.2 percent from beyond the arc and 76.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Celtics and Wizards, and they play the Hornets, Heat, and Wizards next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 121.9 points on 50.9 percent shooting and allowing 111.4 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 24.3 points and 4.1 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 20.3 points and 6.7 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 10.3 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 40.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 10 games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Nuggets have lost each of their last four games following a win.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last seven games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Nuggets’ last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Cavaliers’ last eight home games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
The Denver Nuggets and the points are always worth a look, but they’ve been hit or miss all season, and it’s hard to trust them on the road against good teams. The Cleveland Cavaliers are not only 19-3 SU on the season, but they’re 16-6 ATS. It doesn’t get much better than what the Cavs have done up to this point. At home, where the Cavs are 12-1 SU, it’s damn near impossible to turn down the small number. Stepping in front of the Cavs isn’t an option. Give me the Cavaliers.
