The Cavaliers will play the Nuggets on Friday, December 27th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Denver Nuggets set for Friday, December 27th, 2024. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently have a 99.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Denver Nuggets is 93.33. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Cleveland Cavaliers - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently have a 9-3 record as an away team. That standing puts them 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Denver Nuggets - The Denver Nuggets start this matchup with a 8-4 record as a home team. They now rank 7th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently rank 2nd (121.8) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Denver Nuggets stand at 3rd averaging 119.1 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 110.2 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers, ranking them 20th in the league. The Denver Nuggets currently rank 8th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 116.1 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Cleveland Cavaliers have notched a 6-0 Eastern Central Division division record, while the Denver Nuggets possess a 3-3 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Cleveland Cavaliers have a 26-4 overall record, while the Denver Nuggets have a 16-12 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye hotheads! The Cleveland Cavaliers be sailing into Denver...prepare for a raucous crowd in the Nuggets' home arena...Cavaliers boast a 26-4 record, Nuggets lagging at 16-12 overall...Cavaliers undefeated in the Eastern Central Division, Nuggets sitting at 3-3...Cavaliers averaging 121.8 points per game, Nuggets close behind at 119.1...see you courtside at today's game, be ready for a battle...be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets...look at this game's prop bets below to add to the excitement...may the best team plunder the victory in this fierce matchup!
Best Cavaliers at Nuggets Odds
| Underdog Denver Nuggets | Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers |
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| Underdog Denver Nuggets | Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Cleveland Cavaliers are -2.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Denver Nuggets are +2.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 236.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 236.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are the -155 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Denver Nuggets are the +125 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Cavaliers
Nuggets
12/27/24 9:10pm EST | -2.5 -115+2.5 -105 |
Underdog Denver Nuggets - Denver Nuggets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +2.5 Denver Nuggets underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers - Cleveland Cavaliers bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -2.5 Cleveland Cavaliers favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Cleveland Cavaliers at Denver Nuggets Prop Bets
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Cavaliers
Nuggets
Game to Overtime
12/27/24 9:10pm EST | Yes +1100No -3000Bet |
Cavaliers
Team Total Points
CLE at DEN 12/27/24 9:10pm EST | 119.5 o -115119.5 u -110Bet |
Nuggets
Team Total Points
CLE at DEN 12/27/24 9:10pm EST | 116.5 o -120116.5 u -105Bet |
Caris LeVert
Points Scored
CLE at DEN 12/27/24 9:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1209.5 u -110Bet |
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Christian Braun
Points Scored
CLE at DEN 12/27/24 9:10pm EST | 12.5 o +10012.5 u -135Bet |
Darius Garland
Points Scored
CLE at DEN 12/27/24 9:10pm EST | 19.5 o -12519.5 u -105Bet |
DeAndre Jordan
Points Scored
CLE at DEN 12/27/24 9:10pm EST | 2.5 o -1252.5 u -105Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points Scored
CLE at DEN 12/27/24 9:10pm EST | 23.5 o -12023.5 u -110Bet |
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Evan Mobley
Points Scored
CLE at DEN 12/27/24 9:10pm EST | 17.5 o -11517.5 u -115Bet |
Georges Niang
Points Scored
CLE at DEN 12/27/24 9:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1307.5 u -105Bet |
Jamal Murray
Points Scored
CLE at DEN 12/27/24 9:10pm EST | 20.5 o -11020.5 u -120Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points Scored
CLE at DEN 12/27/24 9:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11512.5 u -115Bet |
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Julian Strawther
Points Scored
CLE at DEN 12/27/24 9:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1207.5 u -110Bet |
Michael Porter Jr
Points Scored
CLE at DEN 12/27/24 9:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12017.5 u -110Bet |
Nikola Jokic
Points Scored
CLE at DEN 12/27/24 9:10pm EST | 27.5 o -10527.5 u -125Bet |
Peyton Watson
Points Scored
CLE at DEN 12/27/24 9:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1108.5 u -120Bet |
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Russell Westbrook
Points Scored
CLE at DEN 12/27/24 9:10pm EST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -125Bet |
Caris LeVert
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at DEN 12/27/24 9:10pm EST | 15.5 o -11515.5 u -115Bet |
Christian Braun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at DEN 12/27/24 9:10pm EST | 18.5 o -12518.5 u -110Bet |
Darius Garland
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at DEN 12/27/24 9:10pm EST | 28.5 o -12528.5 u -105Bet |
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Donovan Mitchell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at DEN 12/27/24 9:10pm EST | 33.5 o -11033.5 u -120Bet |
Evan Mobley
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at DEN 12/27/24 9:10pm EST | 29.5 o -11029.5 u -120Bet |
Georges Niang
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at DEN 12/27/24 9:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
Jamal Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at DEN 12/27/24 9:10pm EST | 30.5 o -12030.5 u -110Bet |
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Jarrett Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at DEN 12/27/24 9:10pm EST | 24.5 o -11024.5 u -120Bet |
Michael Porter Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at DEN 12/27/24 9:10pm EST | 26.5 o -12526.5 u -105Bet |
Nikola Jokic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at DEN 12/27/24 9:10pm EST | 48.5 o -13548.5 u +100Bet |
Peyton Watson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at DEN 12/27/24 9:10pm EST | 14.5 o -11514.5 u -115Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Cleveland Cavaliers | 36 | 6 | 0.857 | 0.0 | 21-2 | 15-4 | 7-1 | 23-5 | 122.0 | 111.6 | +10.4 | W2 | 8-2 |
| Denver Nuggets | 26 | 16 | 0.619 | +10.0 | 12-8 | 14-8 | 4-3 | 16-11 | 120.1 | 115.5 | +4.6 | W2 | 7-3 |
Cleveland Cavaliers & Denver Nuggets Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Cleveland Cavaliers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Cavaliers | +700 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Nuggets | +1200 Bet |
Cleveland Cavaliers & Denver Nuggets Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
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How to Bet on the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, December 27th, 2024 at 9:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.