Cavaliers vs. Nuggets Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 2

The Cleveland Cavaliers (19-16) hope to extend a three-game home winning stretch when hosting the Denver Nuggets (23-10) on January 2, 2026. The Cavaliers and the Nuggets meet in a game with no set line.

Take a look at everything you need to know about the Cavaliers-Nuggets game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Cavaliers vs. Nuggets Game Information and TV Channel

• When: Friday, January 2, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio
• TV: FDSOH, ALT, and Amazon Prime Video
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Cavaliers vs. Nuggets Prediction

ATS Pick: Nuggets (+ )
O/U Pick: Under ()
Score Prediction: -Nuggets 121 - Cavaliers 120

Cavaliers Recent Trends

• The Cavaliers have a 4-6 record against the spread while finishing 5-5 overall in their past 10 games.
• The Cavaliers have played 35 games, with 13 wins against the spread.
• Cavaliers games this year have gone over the total in 17 out of 33 opportunities (51.5%).
• The 119.6 points per game the Cavaliers average are just 1.6 more points than the Nuggets allow (118.0).
• Cleveland has a 9-8 record against the spread and a 13-4 record overall when scoring more than 118.0 points.
• The Cavaliers make 46.4% of their shots from the field this season, which is 0.7 percentage points lower than the Nuggets have allowed to their opponents (47.1%).
• Against the spread, the Cavaliers have fared worse at home, covering seven times in 20 home games, and six times in 15 road games.
• Cleveland has eclipsed the over/under in eight of 20 home games (40%). It has done better on the road, topping the total in nine of 15 matchups (60%).
• The Cavaliers have played better as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, sporting a home record of 12-7, compared to going 5-5 in road games.

Cavaliers Recent Stats

Cavaliers Leaders

• Donovan Mitchell posts 29.7 points, 4.6 rebounds and 5.5 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 1.5 steals and 0.3 blocks.
• Evan Mobley puts up 18.2 points, 9.0 boards and 4.0 assists per contest, shooting 50.1% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc with 1.3 made 3-pointers per contest.
• Jaylon Tyson posts 13.5 points, 1.9 assists and 5.5 rebounds per game.
• De'Andre Hunter puts up 14.7 points, 4.2 boards and 2.1 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 0.7 steals and 0.2 blocks.
• Jarrett Allen posts 13.9 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game. Defensively he averages 1.0 steal and 0.8 blocks.

Nuggets Recent Trends

• The Nuggets have a 6-4 record against the spread while going 6-4 overall over their past 10 games.
• In the Nuggets' 33 games this season, they have 19 wins against the spread.
• Nuggets games this year have hit the over 66.7% of the time (22 out of 33 games with a set point total).
• The Nuggets' 125.1 points per game are 8.0 more points than the 117.1 the Cavaliers give up.
• When it scores more than 117.1 points, Denver is 16-11 against the spread and 19-8 overall.
• The Nuggets' 51.1% shooting percentage from the field this season is 4.7 percentage points higher than the Cavaliers have given up to their opponents (46.4%).
• The Nuggets have been better against the spread at home (9-6-0) than away (10-8-0) this year.
• Both at home (10 of 15) and on the road (12 of 18), Denver's games have gone over (in terms of the over/under) 66.7% of the time.
• The Nuggets, when moneyline favorites, have won a lower percentage of games at home (9-4) than on the road (11-4) this year.

Nuggets Recent Stats

Nuggets Leaders

• Jamal Murray puts up 25.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 6.9 assists per game for the Nuggets.
• On a per-game basis, Peyton Watson gives the Nuggets 11.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists. He also averages 1.0 steal and 1.0 block.
• Tim Hardaway Jr. gives the Nuggets 13.1 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest while putting up 0.5 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
• Bruce Brown gives the Nuggets 7.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists per contest while posting 0.9 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
• Jonas Valanciunas is putting up 8.5 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest. He is draining 59.3% of his shots from the field.

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