The Denver Nuggets (11-8) travel to face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers (19-3) on Thursday, December 5th. This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland and televised on NBA. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.
Nuggets vs Cavaliers
The Nuggets Are Coming Off A Win
With a 119-115 win over the Warriors on Tuesday, the Nuggets improved to 11-8 for the season. Denver was favored by 5 points but didn’t cover the spread, and the game’s total of 234 points fell just short of the 236.5 O/U line.
A key moment came when Denver went on a 12-0 run, flipping the score from 54-44 to 56-54. They entered the 4th quarter leading 90-85 and held off the Warriors, who edged them 30-29 in the final frame.
The Cavaliers Are Coming Off A Win
The Cavaliers improved to 19-3 this season with a dominant 118-87 win over the Wizards on Tuesday. Cleveland, favored by -16.5 points, covered the spread at home. The game’s total points of 205 fell well short of the 234.5 O/U line.
Cleveland jumped out to a 35-20 lead after the 1st quarter and extended their lead with a 10-0 run, going from 40-28 to 50-28. After leading 86-67 heading into the 4th quarter, they closed out the game strong, outscoring Washington 32-20 in the final period.
Nuggets Offense Breakdown
Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets to a win over the Warriors, scoring 38 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. He was especially effective in the 4th quarter, scoring 15 points. Jokic shot 58.3% from the field and hit 3 threes at a 75% rate.
As a team, Denver shot 50.6% from the field and 45.8% from three, making 11 threes. Michael Porter Jr. added 22 points, while Aaron Gordon contributed 15 points, hitting 3 threes at 75%.
Cavaliers Offense Breakdown
Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell each scored 19 points to lead the Cavaliers to a win over the Wizards on Tuesday. Mobley added 10 rebounds, while Mitchell hit 4 threes, shooting 50% from deep.
The Cavs connected on 16 threes as a team, shooting 34.8% from beyond the arc and 48.3% overall. Sam Merrill also hit 4 threes, finishing with 14 points and 6 assists.
Nuggets Team Defense
Defensively, the Nuggets gave up 115 points to the Warriors but managed to secure the win. Denver allowed 31 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, giving up just 26. The Warriors scored 28 in the 3rd and 30 in the 4th.
Denver held Golden State to 46% shooting, including 31% from three, where the Warriors hit 12 threes. The Nuggets sent the Warriors to the line 21 times, where they made 15 free throws. Denver finished with 9 steals and 5 blocks.
Cavaliers Team Defense
Defensively, the Nuggets allowed 115 points but still managed to secure the win over the Warriors. Denver gave up 31 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up in the 2nd, allowing just 26. They allowed 28 points in the 3rd and 30 in the 4th.
The Nuggets held the Warriors to 31% shooting from three, with Golden State making 12 threes. Denver sent the Warriors to the line 21 times, where they made 15 free throws. The Nuggets also recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks in the game.
Nuggets vs Cavaliers Trends
- Across their ten previous road games, Denver has an ATS mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 113 points per game.
- Across the Cavaliers last three home games, the team averaged 110 points per game while allowing 114. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Nuggets have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 8-2.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Cavaliers have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
Nuggets vs Cavaliers Prediction
We’re calling a win for the Cavaliers, with a final score of 129-121, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Cavaliers at -3.5.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 237.5 and our model has the Nuggets and Cavaliers finishing with a combined 250 points. Our pick is to take the over.
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Last updated:December 6, 2024 Cavaliers, Nuggets