Nuggets vs. Cavaliers Prediction and Odds (Nuggets Ready to Strike Gold)
By Joe Summers
The 42-28 Denver Nuggets bring a two-game winning streak into Cleveland tonight as they take on the 39-30 Cavaliers at 7:30 PM EST.
Nikola Jokic is locked into an MVP battle with Joel Embiid and needs every dominant game he can get to secure his second-straight award. Cleveland has lost three of four and are trying to find a groove after a mid-season slump.
Cleveland beat the Nuggets back in October, 99-87, but a lot has changed since then and these are drastically different teams now.
Can Denver continue their torrid pace and earn a road victory or will the Cavaliers hold firm at home?
Let's check out the odds over at WynnBET to find some value in this Nuggets vs Cavaliers matchup:
Nuggets vs Cavaliers Odds, Spread and Total
Spread
- Nuggets -2.5 (-110)
- Cavaliers +2.5 (-110)
Moneyline:
- Nuggets -145
- Cavaliers +120
Total:
- 225 (Over -110/Under -110)
Nuggets vs Cavaliers Prediction and Pick
Denver has been sensational on the road, winning seven straight and covering the spread in 11 of their last 13. Cleveland, meanwhile, has lost eight of nine as a home underdog and I think they'll struggle to contain Jokic.
The Nuggets have a significant advantage in the metrics of late. They're sixth in the NBA in net rating over the previous 15 games with a top-10 offense and defense, while the Cavaliers are 21st in net rating with a bottom-10 offense.
I absolutely love this spot for Denver. They're two games back of the 4-seed in the Western Conference and want to do everything they can to avoid the juggernauts at the top of the standings.
I'll side with the best player, the better team, and the squad that's been money on the road. Give me the Nuggets to roll in my favorite NBA play of the day.
Pick: Nuggets -2.5 (-110)
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