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

The Cleveland Cavaliers (19-16) will host the Denver Nuggets (23-10) after victories in three straight home games. The Cavaliers play the Nuggets in a game that Cleveland is currently a substantial favorite by 13.5 points. The over/under is 239.5 points for the game.

Here is everything you need to know 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, TV Channel & Odds

• 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 (+ 13.5)
O/U Pick: Over (239.5)
Score Prediction: -Nuggets 121 - Cavaliers 120

Cavaliers vs. Nuggets Betting Insights

• The Cavaliers have played 15 games with over 239.5 points scored, their current matchup's total, this year.
• This year, 22 of the Nuggets' 33 total matchups have gone over 239.5 total points scored.
• These teams average 244.7 points per game combined, 5.2 more than the total of 239.5.
• Opponents of the two teams average a combined 4.4 fewer points per game (235.1) than this game's total of 239.5 points.
• Cleveland has won 17, or 58.6%, of the 29 contests in which it was the favorite this year.
• Denver has been an underdog in five games this season and has come away with the win three times (60%) in those contests.
• Cleveland has won both of its last two head-to-head matchups against Denver.
• The Cavaliers also hold a 2-0 edge against the spread when taking on the Nuggets.

Cavaliers Recent Trends

• The Cavaliers have gone 5-5 over their last 10 contests, with a 4-6 record against the spread in that span.
• Cleveland's average total over the last 10 games is 0.1 points fewer than the 239.5 total given for this matchup.
• The Cavaliers are 13-22-0 against the spread this season.
• This season, Cleveland has just one against the spread win in three games as a favorite of 13.5 points or more.
• Cavaliers games this year have hit the over on 17 of 33 set point totals.
• The Cavaliers record 119.6 points per game, just 1.6 more points than the 118.0 the Nuggets give up.
• Cleveland has a 9-8 record against the spread and a 13-4 record overall when scoring more than 118.0 points.
• This season, the Cavaliers have a 46.4% shooting percentage from the field, which is 0.7% lower than the 47.1% of shots the Nuggets' opponents have made.
• The Cavaliers have done a better job covering the spread in road games (6-9-0) than they have at home (7-13-0).
• When it comes to over/unders, Cleveland hits the over less consistently when playing at home, as it has eclipsed the total eight times in 20 opportunities this season (40%). In road games, it has hit the over nine times in 15 opportunities (60%).
• When playing at home, the Cavaliers have won more often as a moneyline favorite, producing a record of 12-7 (.632). In away games, they are 5-5 (.500) as a moneyline favorite.

Cavaliers Recent Stats

Cavaliers Leaders

• Donovan Mitchell posts 29.7 points, 4.6 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 1.5 steals and 0.3 blocks.
• Evan Mobley puts up 18.2 points, 9.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 0.9 steals and 1.7 blocks (fifth in NBA).
• Jaylon Tyson averages 13.5 points, 5.5 boards and 1.9 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.6 blocks.
• De'Andre Hunter posts 14.7 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 0.7 steals and 0.2 blocks.
• Jarrett Allen puts up 13.9 points, 7.6 boards and 2.0 assists per game. Defensively he averages 1.0 steal and 0.8 blocks.

Cavaliers Player Props

Nuggets Recent Trends

• The Nuggets have gone 6-4 over their past 10 games, with a 6-4 record against the spread during that span.
• Denver and its opponents have combined to score an average of 238.5 combined points over its last 10 games, 1.0 less than the 239.5 over/under in this matchup.
• In the Nuggets' 33 games this year, they have 19 wins against the spread.
• Nuggets games this year have gone over the total in 22 of 33 opportunities (66.7%).
• The Nuggets score 8.0 more points per game (125.1) than the Cavaliers give up to opponents (117.1).
• Denver is 16-11 against the spread and 19-8 overall when it scores more than 117.1 points.
• The Nuggets have shot at a 51.1% clip from the field this season, 4.7 percentage points above the 46.4% shooting opponents of the Cavaliers have averaged.
• In 2025-26 against the spread, the Nuggets have a better winning percentage at home (.600, 9-6-0 record) than away (.556, 10-8-0).
• Both at home (10 of 15) and away (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

• On a per-game basis, Jamal Murray gets the Nuggets 25.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 6.9 assists. He also averages 1.0 steal and 0.3 blocked shots.
• The Nuggets are receiving 11.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game from Peyton Watson this season.
• Tim Hardaway Jr. is averaging 13.1 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game. He is sinking 45.5% of his shots from the field and 40.6% from 3-point range, with 2.7 triples per game.
• Bruce Brown gets the Nuggets 7.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists per contest while averaging 0.9 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
• Jalen Pickett is averaging 3.5 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. He is sinking 41.4% of his shots from the field.

Nuggets Player Props

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