Denver Nuggets (16-12) vs Cleveland Cavaliers (26-4)
Game Info: Friday, December 27, 2024 at 9:00 pm (Ball Arena)
Betting Odds: Denver Nuggets +2.5 / Cleveland Cavaliers -2.5 --- Over/Under: 236 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Denver Nuggets meet Friday in NBA action at the Ball Arena. Here’s a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction. This article will include a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets Pick.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Jazz and 76ers, and they play the Warriors, Lakers, and Mavericks next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 121.5 points on 50.4 percent shooting and allowing 110.9 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 23.3 points and 4.6 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 20.4 points and 6.4 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 10 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 39.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets beat the Pelicans, split with the Suns, and they play the Pistons, Jazz, and Hawks next. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 119.1 points on 49.6 percent shooting and allowing 116.1 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 30.7 points and 12.6 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 18.8 points and 4.2 rebounds. Michael Porter Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Christian Braun is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 37.6 percent from beyond the arc and 75.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last seven night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Nuggets have lost each of their last three home games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Cavaliers.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as underdogs against Central Division opponents following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Cavaliers' last six games against Western Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the last six games between the Cavaliers and Nuggets has gone OVER the total points line.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
The Denver Nuggets have shown flashes here and there, and you almost never get them as a home dog. In fact, this will be the sixth time since January 1, 2023, that they've been a home dog. That's nearly two full years, folks. With that said, the Cleveland Cavaliers are 26-4 SU and 21-9 ATS on the season. No team has won more games or covered more numbers than the Cavs this season. Until those things change, you're probably wise to keep riding with the Cavs, a team that's cashing tickets at a high percentage.
Randy’s Pick Cleveland Cavaliers -2.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
