Denver Nuggets

Denver Nuggets

Dec 5, 2024

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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
66
Games
65
45.7
FG
41.0
90.2
FGA
90.4
.507
FG%
.453
12.2
3Pt-FG
13.2
31.8
3Pt-FGA
36.8
.382
3Pt%
.357
33.5
2Pt-FG
27.8
58.4
2Pt-FGA
53.6
.574
2Pt%
.519
17.5
FT
16.3
22.6
FTA
21.0
.774
FT%
.775
11.2
ORB
11.2
34.6
DRB
31.9
45.8
TRB
43.1
31.0
AST
25.5
8.1
STL
7.6
4.7
BLK
4.5
14.1
TOV
14.6
17.6
PF
18.8
121.1
PTS
111.4

Defense/Offense

DEN
Team Stats Per Game
CLE
66
Games
65
43.2
FG
44.6
93.0
FGA
90.4
.465
FG%
.494
14.0
3Pt-FG
16.1
38.5
3Pt-FGA
41.2
.364
3Pt%
.390
29.2
2Pt-FG
28.5
54.5
2Pt-FGA
49.2
.536
2Pt%
.580
16.2
FT
17.4
20.6
FTA
22.0
.784
FT%
.791
11.6
ORB
10.9
30.8
DRB
34.5
42.4
TRB
45.4
29.1
AST
28.4
8.8
STL
8.2
5.3
BLK
4.4
13.1
TOV
13.1
18.8
PF
18.3
116.6
PTS
122.7

Offense/Defense

DEN
Four Factors
CLE
.574
eFG%
.526
12.3
TOV%
12.8
26.7
RB%
75.5
.194
FT/FGA
.180

Defense/Offense

DEN
Four Factors
CLE
.540
eFG%
.583
11.4
TOV%
11.6
74.9
RB%
25.5
.174
FT/FGA
.193

Offense/Defense

DEN
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
CLE
66
Games
65
45.3
FG
40.9
89.5
FGA
90.3
.507
FG%
.453
12.1
3Pt-FG
13.1
31.6
3Pt-FGA
36.8
.382
3Pt%
.357
33.3
2Pt-FG
27.8
57.9
2Pt-FGA
53.5
.574
2Pt%
.519
17.4
FT
16.3
22.5
FTA
21.0
.774
FT%
.775
11.2
ORB
11.2
34.3
DRB
31.8
45.4
TRB
43.0
30.8
AST
25.5
8.0
STL
7.6
4.7
BLK
4.5
14.0
TOV
14.6
17.5
PF
18.8
120.1
PTS
111.3

Defense/Offense

DEN
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
CLE
66
Games
65
42.9
FG
44.5
92.3
FGA
90.2
.465
FG%
.494
13.9
3Pt-FG
16.1
38.2
3Pt-FGA
41.1
.364
3Pt%
.390
29.0
2Pt-FG
28.5
54.1
2Pt-FGA
49.1
.536
2Pt%
.580
16.0
FT
17.4
20.4
FTA
22.0
.784
FT%
.791
11.5
ORB
10.9
30.6
DRB
34.5
42.1
TRB
45.4
28.9
AST
28.4
8.7
STL
8.2
5.2
BLK
4.4
13.0
TOV
13.1
18.7
PF
18.3
115.7
PTS
122.5

DEN
Analytics
CLE
41
Pythag Wins
52
25
Pythag Losses
13
4.45
Margin Of Victory
11.28
120.1
O Rtg
122.5
115.7
D Rtg
111.3
100.0
Pace
100.0
.251
FTr
.243
.353
3PAr
.456
.604
TS%
.613

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)

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