Cavaliers vs Nuggets Game Breakdown
Cavaliers
26W-4L
December 27, 2024
10:00PM EST
Odds: 235.5 o/u
Nuggets
16W-12L
Get ready to amp up your fantasy rosters, folks, because tonight’s NBA playoff showdown at Ball Arena is not one to miss! The red-hot Cleveland Cavaliers, cruising with an impressive 26 wins, are set to clash with the Denver Nuggets, who are eager to bounce back from a recent stumble. With the clock ticking down to a 10:00 PM EST tipoff, the stakes are sky-high and the betting lines are buzzing. While the Cavs look to cement their dominance in the East, the Nuggets are itching to climb up the Western ranks. After a slew of first-round blowouts, this game promises to dial up the intensity. So, will the Cavaliers continue their cavalier march, or will the Nuggets unearth some gold in their playoff quest? Let’s find out!
Game Breakdown
Game Time: December 27, 2024 10:00PM EST
Location: Ball Arena, Denver
Vegas Odds
| CLE ML | DEN ML | Over/Under | Line | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | -130 | +110 | 236.0 | -2.0/2.0 |
| Recent | -125 | -105 | 235.5 | -2.5/2.5 |
| Difference | +5 | -215 | -0.5 | – |
Team Performance
55.6% Win Probability
44.4% Win Probability
Previous Matchups
| Date | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final | O/U | ATS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/05/24 | Denver Nuggets DEN | 27 | 35 | 25 | 27 | 00 | 114 | Over | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers CLE | 37 | 29 | 36 | 24 | 00 | 126 | |||
| 03/31/24 | Cleveland Cavaliers CLE | 26 | 30 | 21 | 24 | 00 | 101 | Under | |
| Denver Nuggets DEN | 30 | 35 | 36 | 29 | 00 | 130 | |||
| 11/19/23 | Denver Nuggets DEN | 27 | 31 | 17 | 34 | 00 | 109 | Under | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers CLE | 29 | 34 | 23 | 24 | 00 | 110 | |||
| 02/23/23 | Denver Nuggets DEN | 31 | 25 | 33 | 26 | 00 | 115 | Under | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers CLE | 26 | 31 | 34 | 18 | 00 | 109 | |||
| 01/06/23 | Cleveland Cavaliers CLE | 28 | 30 | 24 | 26 | 00 | 108 | Under | |
| Denver Nuggets DEN | 26 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 00 | 121 | |||
| 03/18/22 | Denver Nuggets DEN | 29 | 34 | 24 | 20 | 90 | 116 | Under | |
| Cleveland Cavaliers CLE | 31 | 21 | 26 | 29 | 120 | 119 | |||
| 10/25/21 | Cleveland Cavaliers CLE | 29 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 00 | 99 | Under | |
| Denver Nuggets DEN | 24 | 22 | 24 | 17 | 00 | 87 |
Cavaliers Vs Over/Under
Nuggets Vs Over/Under
Cavaliers Recent Games
| Date | vsOpp | Result | Reb | Ast | Tov | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21 | @ PHI | 126-99W | 49 | 31 | 13 | 90 |
| 12/20 | @ MIL | 124-101W | 48 | 30 | 15 | 91 |
| 12/13 | @ WAS | 115-105W | 50 | 27 | 11 | 91 |
| 12/08 | vs MIA | 113-122L | 36 | 25 | 9 | 86 |
| 12/07 | vs CHA | 116-102W | 47 | 28 | 11 | 84 |
| 12/05 | @ DEN | 126-114W | 47 | 32 | 15 | 94 |
| 12/03 | @ WAS | 118-87W | 45 | 31 | 11 | 89 |
| 12/01 | @ BOS | 115-111W | 44 | 22 | 17 | 80 |
| 11/29 | vs ATL | 101-117L | 40 | 21 | 13 | 93 |
| 11/24 | @ TOR | 122-108W | 49 | 27 | 13 | 97 |
Nuggets Recent Games
| Date | vsOpp | Result | Reb | Ast | Tov | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/25 | vs PHX | 100-110L | 46 | 20 | 16 | 78 |
| 12/22 | vs NOP | 132-129W | 54 | 34 | 22 | 97 |
| 12/19 | vs POR | 124-126L | 40 | 35 | 11 | 87 |
| 12/13 | @ LAC | 120-98W | 46 | 23 | 21 | 77 |
| 12/08 | vs ATL | 141-111W | 43 | 43 | 18 | 89 |
| 12/07 | vs WAS | 113-122L | 48 | 34 | 15 | 94 |
| 12/05 | vs CLE | 114-126L | 49 | 25 | 15 | 96 |
| 12/03 | @ GSW | 119-115W | 38 | 32 | 15 | 79 |
| 12/01 | vs LAC | 122-126L | 39 | 37 | 14 | 88 |
| 11/25 | @ NYK | 118-145L | 33 | 23 | 11 | 92 |
Starting Lineups
| Cleveland Cavaliers | Proj | L5 | L15 | S% | S/DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.0 | 26.1 | 32.3 | 100% | 32.8 | |
| 33.0 | 37.0 | 34.7 | 100% | 35.1 | |
| 41.0 | 36.5 | 42.7 | 100% | 43.1 | |
|
Evan Mobley
PF
|
37.0 | 40.6 | 37.8 | 100% | 38.1 |
|
Dean Wade
SF
|
17.0 | 22.4 | 15.4 | 47% | 18.2 |
| Denver Nuggets | Proj | L5 | L15 | S% | S/DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.0 | 24.5 | 23.3 | 77% | 26.8 | |
| 63.0 | 56.5 | 63.8 | 100% | 64.1 | |
|
Jamal Murray
PG
|
39.0 | 40.1 | 36.0 | 100% | 36.3 |
| 32.0 | 30.1 | 31.0 | 100% | 31.4 | |
| 18.0 | 15.7 | 14.3 | 37% | 23.2 |
Cavaliers Notable Injuries
- Isaac Okoro (SF/PF): Avg: 8.1pts, 2.6reb, 1.7ast, 25.0 minutes. Last game: 12/13/24. Impact: 2.6
Nuggets Notable Injuries
- Aaron Gordon (PF): Avg: 13.9pts, 6.6reb, 3.7ast, 32.1 minutes. Last game: 12/25/24. Impact: 4.3
- Jalen Pickett (PG/SG): Avg: 1.6pts, 0.6reb, 0.9ast, 4.9 minutes. Last game: 12/13/24. Impact: 0.9
Top Player Props
This article, published more than 6 hours prior to game time, focuses exclusively on Over prop bets due to the propensity for NBA teams to make last-minute injury adjustments. For the most current prop bets, including any updates closer to tip-off, please refer to the link provided below the table.
| Stat | Over % | Opposing Defense/Game | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Team | Prop | Line | Proj | Diff | L5 | L10 | L15 | L30 | Opp | Stat | Rank |
| Jarrett Allen | CLE | Pts | 11.5 | 12.2 | +0.7 | 20% | 20% | 33% | 33% | DEN | -1.6 | #8 |
| Nikola Jokic | DEN | Pts | 27.5 | 28.2 | +0.7 | 40% | 50% | 60% | 60% | CLE | -0.6 | #14 |
| Donovan Mitchell | CLE | Reb | 3.5 | 4.5 | +1.0 | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | DEN | -0.0 | #17 |
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | Reb | 4.5 | 5.2 | +0.7 | 40% | 30% | 33% | 33% | CLE | +0.1 | #17 |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | Ast | 2.5 | 2.9 | +0.4 | 60% | 60% | 47% | 47% | DEN | +0.1 | #18 |
| Christian Braun | DEN | Ast | 1.5 | 1.8 | +0.3 | 60% | 60% | 67% | 67% | CLE | -0.1 | #15 |
| Peyton Watson | DEN | 3Pt | 0.5 | 0.7 | +0.2 | 20% | 40% | 60% | 60% | CLE | -0.8 | #1 |
Cavaliers Defense vs
| Position | Pts | Reb | Ast | Overall | vs NBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | #14 | #16 | #11 | #13 | -1.0% |
| PF | #14 | #17 | #17 | #16 | -0.6% |
| PG | #15 | #17 | #3 | #10 | -4.1% |
| SF | #19 | #25 | #15 | #19 | 2.8% |
| SG | #7 | #1 | #15 | #3 | -10.5% |
Nuggets Defense vs
| Position | Pts | Reb | Ast | Overall | vs NBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | #8 | #22 | #18 | #12 | -1.9% |
| PF | #19 | #6 | #23 | #21 | 3.6% |
| PG | #16 | #3 | #22 | #22 | 2.8% |
| SF | #22 | #11 | #27 | #24 | 6.1% |
| SG | #29 | #17 | #30 | #29 | 11.9% |
Team Comparison
Recent Trends
- Julian Strawther (SG/SF): 3 Game Minutes avg dropped 40.7% to 15.8, 26.7 min average previous 3 games.
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