The Cleveland Cavaliers (19-16) are heavily favored (by 13.5 points) to extend a three-game home win streak when they host the Denver Nuggets (23-10) on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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Cavaliers vs. Nuggets Predictions for Friday
Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final score of Nuggets 121, Cavaliers 120.
- Moneyline Pick: Nuggets (+593)
- Total Pick: Over 239 (computer predicts 239.9 points)
- Pick ATS: Nuggets (+13.5)
Recent Cavaliers vs. Nuggets Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2024 | Cavaliers | -2.5 | 236.5 | -152 | +127 | 149-135 CLE |
| 12/5/2024 | Cavaliers | -4 | 233.5 | -172 | +145 | 126-114 CLE |
Cavaliers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Cleveland has a 13-22-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Cavaliers are 1-2 against the spread when favored by 13.5 points or more this season.
- Cleveland's games have gone over the point total in 17 out of 33 opportunities (51.5%).
- This season, the Cavaliers have been favored 29 times and won 17, or 58.6%, of those games.
- Cleveland has played as a favorite of -885 or more twice this season and won both games.
Nuggets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Denver is 19-14-0 against the spread this year.
- Denver has hit the over in 22 of its 33 games with a set total (66.7%).
- The Nuggets have won 60% of the games this season they were the moneyline underdog (3-2).
- Denver has yet to play as a moneyline underdog of +593 or longer.
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Cavaliers vs. Nuggets Injury Report
Cavaliers
Cavaliers:
Max Strus: Out (Foot),
De'Andre Hunter: Questionable (Illness),
Sam Merrill: Questionable (Ankle),
Larry Nance Jr.: Out (Calf)
Nuggets
Nuggets:
Nikola Jokic: Out (Knee),
Jamal Murray: Probable (Ankle),
Julian Strawther: Probable (Illness),
Jonas Valančiūnas: Out (Calf),
Christian Braun: Out (Ankle),
Aaron Gordon: Out (Hamstring),
Cameron Johnson: Out (Knee),
Tamar Bates: Out (Foot)
Cavaliers vs. Nuggets Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSOH, ALT, and Amazon Prime Video
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio
- Arena: Rocket Arena
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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