| MATCHUP | Cleveland Cavaliers | Denver Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 32-21 | 34-19 |
| Spread | -1.5 100 | +1.5 -120 |
| Moneyline | -108 | -112 |
| Total | Over 239.5 (-105) | Under 239.5 (-115) |
| Where | Ball Arena, Denver, CO | |
| When | Monday, February 9, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | FanDuel SN OH | |
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Denver Nuggets meet Monday 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 Kings and Clippers, and they play the Wizards next. The Cavs have won 15 of their last 20 games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 119.2 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 116.9 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 28.8 points and 5.8 assists, while Evan Mobley is averaging 17.9 points and 4 assists. Jarrett Allen is the third double-digit scorer and Jaylon Tyson is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets lost to the Knicks, beat the Bulls, and they play the Grizzlies next. The Nuggets have won 11 of their last 18 games.
The Denver Nuggets are averaging 120.7 points on 49.6 percent shooting and allowing 116.2 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 29.6 points and 12.2 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 26 points and 4.3 rebounds. Aaron Gordon is the third double-digit scorer, and Peyton Watson is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 39.5 percent from beyond the arc and 81.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won nine of their last 10 Monday games as underdogs.
- The Cavaliers have lost five of their last six road games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in each of their last seven night games against Central Division opponents.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won eight of their last nine games.
- The Nuggets have lost each of their last four games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last nine Monday night games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in six of their last eight games at Ball Arena following a road win.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the last eight games between the Cavaliers and Nuggets have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Cavaliers’ last eight games as favorites against the Nuggets have gone OVER the total points line.
Denver Nuggets Player Facts
- Cameron Johnson ranks 11th amongst qualified players for 3P% (43.4%) this season.
- Jonas Valanciunas ranks 12th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (12.9) this season.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Donovan Mitchell ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.7) this season.
- Dean Wade ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (5.2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (39.6%).
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for true shooting percentage this season (61.5%).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for Q4 points per game this season (30.5).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for H2 points per game this season (61.7).
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets Injury Report
Tamar Bates, Aaron Gordon, Spencer Jones, and Peyton Watson are out for the Nuggets. Jamal Murray is questionable.
The Cavs will be without Max Strus and Evan Mobley. Jaylon Tyson and Dean Wade are questionable.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
The Cavs are playing their best ball of the season, and the addition of Harden does raise their ceiling. I get it. The Nuggets are also still banged up. Still, it’s difficult to turn down the Nuggets at home and soft lines. The Ball Arena is a tough place to play, and the Nuggets will have the best player on the court. This is also a revenge spot for the Nuggets after losing to the Cavs in a tight game last month. Pick em spot, you don’t get these spots often with the Nuggets. Give me Denver at home.