The Nuggets will play the Cavaliers on Thursday, December 5th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 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 Denver Nuggets and the Cleveland Cavaliers set for Thursday, December 5th, 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 Denver Nuggets currently have a 91.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Cleveland Cavaliers is 98.33. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Denver Nuggets - The Denver Nuggets currently have a 5-4 record as an away team. That standing puts them 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Cleveland Cavaliers - The Cleveland Cavaliers start this matchup with a 12-1 record as a home team. They now rank 1st in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Denver Nuggets currently rank 5th (118.1) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Cleveland Cavaliers stand at 1st averaging 121.8 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 116.3 points against the Denver Nuggets, ranking them 7th in the league. The Cleveland Cavaliers currently rank 20th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 111.3 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Denver Nuggets have notched a 3-2 Western Northwest Division division record, while the Cleveland Cavaliers possess a 5-0 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Denver Nuggets have a 11-8 overall record, while the Cleveland Cavaliers have a 19-3 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, landlubbers! The Denver Nuggets be takin' on the Cleveland Cavaliers...Prepare for a rowdy crowd in the Cavaliers' arena, ready to battle...The Nuggets stand at 11-8 overall, while the Cavaliers boast a 19-3 record...Denver has a 3-2 division record, but Cleveland remains undefeated...A high-scoring affair be expected, with the Nuggets averagin' 118.1 points...See you courtside at today's game, where the action be fierce...Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets...Look at this game's prop bets below and place yer wagers...(Get ready for an epic showdown on the hardwood, me hearties!)
Best Nuggets at Cavaliers 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 -4.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Denver Nuggets are +4.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 234.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 234.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are the -185 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Denver Nuggets are the +150 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Nuggets
Cavaliers
12/05/24 7:10pm EST | +4.5 -110-4.5 -110 |
Underdog Denver Nuggets - Denver Nuggets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +4.5 Denver Nuggets underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Cleveland Cavaliers - Cleveland Cavaliers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -4.5 Cleveland Cavaliers favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Denver Nuggets at Cleveland Cavaliers Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Nuggets
Cavaliers
Game to Overtime
12/05/24 7:10pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Cavaliers
Team Total Points
DEN at CLE 12/05/24 7:10pm EST | 119.5 o -110119.5 u -115Bet |
Nuggets
Team Total Points
DEN at CLE 12/05/24 7:10pm EST | 115.5 o -110115.5 u -115Bet |
Aaron Gordon
Points Scored
DEN at CLE 12/05/24 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o -13511.5 u +100Bet |
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Caris LeVert
Points Scored
DEN at CLE 12/05/24 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -125Bet |
Christian Braun
Points Scored
DEN at CLE 12/05/24 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12012.5 u -110Bet |
Darius Garland
Points Scored
DEN at CLE 12/05/24 7:10pm EST | 19.5 o -10519.5 u -125Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points Scored
DEN at CLE 12/05/24 7:10pm EST | 26.5 o -11026.5 u -120Bet |
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Evan Mobley
Points Scored
DEN at CLE 12/05/24 7:10pm EST | 16.5 o -14516.5 u +110Bet |
Georges Niang
Points Scored
DEN at CLE 12/05/24 7:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1158.5 u -115Bet |
Isaac Okoro
Points Scored
DEN at CLE 12/05/24 7:10pm EST | 7.5 o +1057.5 u -145Bet |
Jamal Murray
Points Scored
DEN at CLE 12/05/24 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11518.5 u -115Bet |
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Jarrett Allen
Points Scored
DEN at CLE 12/05/24 7:10pm EST | 13.5 o -12513.5 u -105Bet |
Julian Strawther
Points Scored
DEN at CLE 12/05/24 7:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1156.5 u -120Bet |
Michael Porter Jr
Points Scored
DEN at CLE 12/05/24 7:10pm EST | 15.5 o -15515.5 u +115Bet |
Nikola Jokic
Points Scored
DEN at CLE 12/05/24 7:10pm EST | 28.5 o +10528.5 u -140Bet |
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Peyton Watson
Points Scored
DEN at CLE 12/05/24 7:10pm EST | 5.5 o -1405.5 u +105Bet |
Russell Westbrook
Points Scored
DEN at CLE 12/05/24 7:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1309.5 u -105Bet |
Aaron Gordon
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at CLE 12/05/24 7:10pm EST | 21.5 o -12521.5 u -105Bet |
Caris LeVert
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at CLE 12/05/24 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o -10518.5 u -125Bet |
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Christian Braun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at CLE 12/05/24 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11518.5 u -120Bet |
Darius Garland
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at CLE 12/05/24 7:10pm EST | 28.5 o -12028.5 u -110Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at CLE 12/05/24 7:10pm EST | 35.5 o -12035.5 u -110Bet |
Evan Mobley
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at CLE 12/05/24 7:10pm EST | 29.5 o -11529.5 u -115Bet |
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Georges Niang
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at CLE 12/05/24 7:10pm EST | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -130Bet |
Isaac Okoro
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at CLE 12/05/24 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11511.5 u -115Bet |
Jamal Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at CLE 12/05/24 7:10pm EST | 28.5 o -12028.5 u -115Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at CLE 12/05/24 7:10pm EST | 25.5 o -12025.5 u -115Bet |
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Michael Porter Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at CLE 12/05/24 7:10pm EST | 23.5 o -12523.5 u -105Bet |
Nikola Jokic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at CLE 12/05/24 7:10pm EST | 49.5 o -11549.5 u -120Bet |
Peyton Watson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at CLE 12/05/24 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Cleveland Cavaliers | 29 | 4 | 0.879 | 0.0 | 17-1 | 12-3 | 6-0 | 20-4 | 122.4 | 110.5 | +11.9 | W8 | 9-1 |
| Denver Nuggets | 19 | 13 | 0.594 | +9.5 | 10-5 | 9-8 | 4-3 | 12-9 | 121.1 | 117.6 | +3.5 | W3 | 7-3 |
Denver Nuggets & Cleveland Cavaliers 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.
Denver Nuggets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Nuggets | +1600 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Cavaliers | +1000 Bet |
Denver Nuggets & Cleveland Cavaliers 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 Denver Nuggets vs Cleveland Cavaliers 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 Thursday, December 5th, 2024 at 7:10 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 Denver Nuggets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Denver Nuggets vs Cleveland Cavaliers 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.