Denver Nuggets

Denver Nuggets

Dec 5, 2024

Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers
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Denver Nuggets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Preview, & Odds – 12/5/2024

  • Date: December 5, 2024
  • Venue: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse


Betting Odds

Spread:Denver Nuggets 4 (-110), Cleveland Cavaliers -4 (-110)
Over/Under:237
Moneyline:Denver Nuggets 150, Cleveland Cavaliers -175


Denver Nuggets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Win Probabilities

Implied Win %:Projected Win %:
Denver Nuggets - 39%Denver Nuggets - 37%
Cleveland Cavaliers - 61%Cleveland Cavaliers - 63%

Implied Win % in sports betting represent the probability of an outcome as suggested by the betting odds. It's a way for bettors to gauge the likelihood of an event occurring based on the odds offered by sportsbooks.

Projected Win %, also known as projected win probability, is an estimate by ATS.io to determine the likelihood that a team will win a game or event. This projection is often based on various factors such as team performance, statistics, and historical data.

Denver Nuggets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Denver Nuggets, carrying an 11-8 record, face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers, who boast a 19-3 record, in a Thursday night showdown at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Tip-off is set for 7:00 PM ET. The Cavaliers are favored at home, with a spread of -4.0, reflecting their strong start to the season. Their recent form is impressive, having secured victories in 17 of their last 20 games. The Nuggets, meanwhile, have been solid, winning 9 of their last 15 matches, including a recent victory over the Golden State Warriors, 119-115.

From a betting perspective, the Cavaliers hold a moneyline of -175, translating to an implied win probability of 61%. The Nuggets, with a moneyline of +150, have an implied win probability of 39%. Despite the odds being in Cleveland's favor, Denver has shown resilience and could pose a challenge.

Player prop markets have drawn attention, particularly focusing on Aaron Gordon's performance. The most popular bet has been on his combined points and rebounds, which is set at over 18.5 (-110). Bettors believe this line is undervalued, making it an intriguing option for those looking to wager.

Both teams are coming off decisive wins; the Cavaliers dismantled the Washington Wizards 118-87, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive tenacity. The Nuggets, on the other hand, edged out the Warriors in a high-scoring affair, suggesting they can keep pace with Cleveland's high-octane offense.

This matchup is set to be a compelling contest between two teams playing at a high level. With the Cavaliers' strong home-court advantage and Denver's recent form, fans and bettors alike can anticipate an exciting game filled with intriguing storylines and potential betting opportunities.


Denver Nuggets vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction

Final Score: Denver Nuggets 120.24 vs Cleveland Cavaliers 124.96

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Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

+3.5/-108
37% DEN
-3.5/-112
63% CLE

Moneyline Pick Consensus

+146
13% DEN
-171
87% CLE

Total Pick Consensus

233.0/-108
25% UN
233.0/-112
75% OV

Stats

  • Team Stats Per Game
  • Team Stats Per 100 Poss
  • Four Factors
  • Analytics

Offense/Defense

DEN
Team Stats Per Game
CLE
26
Games
29
44.5
FG
40.1
89.7
FGA
88.3
.497
FG%
.454
11.6
3Pt-FG
13.4
30.6
3Pt-FGA
36.3
.379
3Pt%
.369
32.9
2Pt-FG
26.7
59.1
2Pt-FGA
52.0
.557
2Pt%
.512
19.2
FT
16.6
25.5
FTA
20.9
.752
FT%
.792
11.0
ORB
10.6
34.2
DRB
32.8
45.2
TRB
43.3
31.1
AST
24.9
9.0
STL
7.7
4.7
BLK
4.6
15.0
TOV
15.9
18.5
PF
19.0
119.9
PTS
110.1

Defense/Offense

DEN
Team Stats Per Game
CLE
26
Games
29
43.8
FG
44.7
93.8
FGA
88.6
.467
FG%
.505
13.9
3Pt-FG
15.9
39.1
3Pt-FGA
39.4
.356
3Pt%
.405
29.9
2Pt-FG
28.8
54.7
2Pt-FGA
49.2
.547
2Pt%
.585
15.7
FT
16.3
20.7
FTA
21.1
.762
FT%
.775
12.0
ORB
9.5
31.8
DRB
34.1
43.8
TRB
43.7
29.8
AST
28.4
9.3
STL
9.1
6.0
BLK
4.5
14.8
TOV
13.4
21.2
PF
18.1
117.3
PTS
121.7

Offense/Defense

DEN
Four Factors
CLE
.561
eFG%
.529
12.9
TOV%
14.0
25.7
RB%
76.3
.214
FT/FGA
.187

Defense/Offense

DEN
Four Factors
CLE
.541
eFG%
.595
12.5
TOV%
12.0
74.1
RB%
22.5
.168
FT/FGA
.185

Offense/Defense

DEN
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
CLE
26
Games
29
43.3
FG
40.0
87.3
FGA
88.2
.497
FG%
.454
11.3
3Pt-FG
13.4
29.8
3Pt-FGA
36.3
.379
3Pt%
.369
32.0
2Pt-FG
26.6
57.5
2Pt-FGA
52.0
.557
2Pt%
.512
18.7
FT
16.5
24.9
FTA
20.9
.752
FT%
.792
10.7
ORB
10.6
33.2
DRB
32.7
43.9
TRB
43.3
30.3
AST
24.8
8.8
STL
7.7
4.6
BLK
4.6
14.6
TOV
15.9
18.0
PF
19.0
116.7
PTS
110.0

Defense/Offense

DEN
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
CLE
26
Games
29
42.7
FG
44.7
91.3
FGA
88.5
.467
FG%
.505
13.6
3Pt-FG
15.9
38.1
3Pt-FGA
39.3
.356
3Pt%
.405
29.1
2Pt-FG
28.8
53.3
2Pt-FGA
49.1
.547
2Pt%
.585
15.3
FT
16.3
20.1
FTA
21.1
.762
FT%
.775
11.6
ORB
9.5
31.0
DRB
34.1
42.6
TRB
43.6
29.0
AST
28.3
9.1
STL
9.1
5.8
BLK
4.5
14.4
TOV
13.4
20.6
PF
18.1
114.2
PTS
121.6

DEN
Analytics
CLE
15
Pythag Wins
23
11
Pythag Losses
6
2.54
Margin Of Victory
11.62
116.7
O Rtg
121.6
114.2
D Rtg
110.0
101.5
Pace
100.1
.285
FTr
.238
.341
3PAr
.445
.594
TS%
.622

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
DEN CLE
DEN CLE
Consensus
+4.0 (-106)
-4.0 (-110)
+3.5 (-106)
-3.5 (-112)
+3.5 (-108)
-3.5 (-110)
+3.5 (-108)
-3.5 (-112)
+4.0 (-115)
-4.0 (-110)
+4.0 (-115)
-4.0 (-105)
+3.5 (-107)
-3.5 (-114)
+4.0 (-107)
-4.0 (-114)
+3.5 (-110)
-3.5 (-110)
+3.5 (-110)
-3.5 (-110)
+3.5 (-110)
-3.5 (-110)
+4.5 (-110)
-4.5 (-110)
Open
Current
Book
DEN CLE
DEN CLE
Consensus
+145
-170
+146
-171
+140
-166
+142
-170
+150
-178
+144
-172
+143
-175
+150
-180
+140
-165
+148
-175
+135
-160
+145
-175
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
235.5 (-110)
235.5 (-110)
233.0 (-113)
233.0 (-108)
235.5 (-110)
235.5 (-110)
232.5 (-112)
232.5 (-108)
235.5 (-110)
235.5 (-110)
232.0 (-112)
232.0 (-108)
235.0 (-112)
235.0 (-109)
233.0 (-113)
233.0 (-108)
235.5 (-110)
235.5 (-110)
233.0 (-110)
233.0 (-110)
234.5 (-115)
234.5 (-105)
232.5 (-110)
232.5 (-110)