Cavaliers vs Nuggets NBA Predictions, Odds, Props & Picks (12/27)

On Friday, NBA betting enthusiasts will be treated to a potential Finals preview when the Cleveland Cavaliers (26-4) and Denver Nuggets (16-12) collide at Ball Arena. From the latest Cavaliers vs. Nuggets odds to the best NBA bets in the Mile High City, this game-day preview has everything you need to know before the action begins.

Can Cleveland extend its win streak again? Or will Denver find a way to slow down the Eastern Conference juggernauts?

Let’s dive into tonight’s Cavaliers vs. Nuggets NBA predictions, odds, and picks!

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NBA Betting: Cavaliers vs Nuggets Preview (12/27)

Cavaliers vs Nuggets Betting Information

• Matchup: Cleveland Cavaliers (26-4, 9-3 Away) vs. Denver Nuggets (16-12, 8-4 Home)
• Venue & Location: Ball Arena (Denver, CO)
• Date: Friday, Dec. 27, 2024
• Game Time: 9 p.m. ET
• How to Watch Cavaliers vs. Nuggets: FanDuel Sports Network Ohio, KTVD, Altitude

Cavaliers vs Nuggets NBA Betting Odds

All NBA odds are courtesy of BetOnline as of Friday, Dec. 27 at 10:20 a.m. ET. Odds from other sportsbooks may also be mentioned in this article.

Cavaliers vs Nuggets Spread

• Cleveland Cavaliers -2.5 (+100)
• Denver Nuggets +2.5 (-120)

Nuggets vs Cavaliers Over/Under

• Over 237 Points (-110)
• Under 237 Points (-110)

Cavaliers vs Nuggets Moneyline

• Cleveland Cavaliers -130
• Denver Nuggets +110

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Cavaliers vs Nuggets NBA Betting Trends

• Cleveland is 6-1 straight up in its last seven games played on Friday.
• Denver is 8-2 straight up in its last 10 home games.
• Cleveland is 2-4 ATS in its last six road games vs. Denver.
• Denver is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games played in December.
• The total hit the Over in five of Cleveland’s last six road games.
• The total hit the Over in each of Denver’s last six games vs. Cleveland.

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Cavaliers vs Nuggets NBA Predictions & Picks (12/27)

If you asked several NBA fans about a potential Finals matchup, few would be surprised if it comes down to the Cavaliers and Nuggets in June. After all, Cleveland currently holds the third-best NBA Championship odds (+900) on BetOnline while Denver isn’t much further back in sixth (+1600).

These title contenders already collided at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse at the beginning of December, resulting in a 126-114 home win for the Cavaliers. The Nuggets didn’t have any answers for the backcourt duo of Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland, who combined for 52 points while shooting 9-of-20 (45.0%) from the three-point line.

With that victory, the Cavs have now won two of their last three encounters with the Nuggets. Having said that, both of those victories occurred in Cleveland. The Cavaliers haven’t won at Ball Arena since Oct. 25, 2021, going 0-2 SU with a minus-21.0 average scoring margin in two trips to Denver since then.

Momentum is on the visitors’ side, though, as the Cavaliers are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games — which includes a five-game win streak following Monday’s 124-113 victory over the Utah Jazz.

The Cavaliers continue to be one of the NBA’s best teams as January approaches. 

Although the Nuggets are an impressive 5-2 SU in their last seven games, they’re coming off Christmas Day’s 110-100 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Not only did Denver lose the game, but it also lost veteran Aaron Gordon to a calf injury, resulting in his already being ruled out for tonight’s action. The good news is that Michael Malone’s team should have Jamal Murray (ankle) available in the Mile High City.

As for the Cavaliers, Dean Wade (knee/questionable) is the only one of their players whose status is up in the air.

After beating the Nuggets by 12 points earlier this month, I see the Cavaliers winning again tonight. They’re in contention to be the NBA’s best team this season and have already proven that they can beat Denver as long as they shut down everyone who isn’t Nikola Jokic. Cleveland’s impressive defensive play — especially on the perimeter — gives it the chance to beat any team, even on the road.

With that in mind, let’s take the Cavaliers to cover the spread, which is something they’ve done eight times in 12 road games so far (66.7%).

Cavaliers vs. Nuggets NBA Prediction: CLE wins

Best Cavaliers vs. Nuggets NBA Bet: CLE -2.5 (+100)

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Best Cavaliers vs Nuggets NBA Player Prop Bet (12/27)

Tonight, I’m going with Darius Garland o19.5 total points (-114 on SportsBetting) for the best Cavaliers vs. Nuggets player prop pick.

In his last 20 games, Garland is averaging a solid 20.7 PPG on .480/.432/.920 splits while playing 30.4 minutes per evening. The former Vanderbilt product finished with the Over on this prop 12 times (60.0%) during that stretch, which includes tallying 23-plus points in his two latest outings. That includes when he dropped 24 points against the Nuggets just over three weeks ago.

In fact, the Over is now 5-1 in Garland’s last six meetings with the Nuggets (20.5 PPG). Considering how Denver is giving up the 10th-most points to point guards this season, rolling with the Over again is the right call.

Best Cavaliers vs. Nuggets Player Prop Bet: Darius Garland o19.5 Total Points  (-114)

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