Nuggets vs. Cavaliers Picks & Best Bets 5th Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Cleveland Cavaliers will host the Denver Nuggets in NBA action on Thursday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, starting at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen are expected to lead the way for the Cavaliers, while the Nuggets have Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter.
We have run 10,000 simulations of Thursday's NBA matchup using state-of-the-art AI technology to reveal the best Nuggets vs. Cavaliers bets, player props and predictions.
Based on these simulations, we predict that the Cavaliers will likely win with a projected final score of 117-113.
To get the maximum value from these predictions, we continuously source the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Nuggets vs. Cavaliers Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Nuggets vs. Cavaliers picks combine the power of AI, stats and analytics to create NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Nuggets vs. Cavaliers Game Information
- Game Date: Thursday, December 5th, 2024
- Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
- Spread: Nuggets +4 / Cavaliers -4
- Moneyline: Nuggets +144 / Cavaliers -165
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 232.5 Points (-110/-108)
Cavaliers -4 @ -105 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Cavaliers have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the Nuggets have a probability of 49%.
- FanDuel Sportsbook offers the best odds for this bet at -105.
Total Points Under 232.5 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 232.5 at DraftKings Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the under at -108.
- Our analysis suggests a slightly higher chance that the total will stay under 232.5 points, which presents greater value compared to betting on the over.
Nuggets vs. Cavaliers Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Denver Nuggets at +144 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Cleveland Cavaliers are available at -165 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Cavaliers are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 63% chance of coming out on top.
Not only are they favored to win, but the Cavaliers also present the best betting value, with the odds of -165 available at BetMGM, presenting an edge of 2.6%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Nuggets vs. Cavaliers
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Thursday's Nuggets vs. Cavaliers game.
Denver Nuggets Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 24 | 12 | 9 | 2 |
| Jamal Murray | 20 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| Michael Porter | 17 | 7 | 2 | 3 |
| Aaron Gordon | 17 | 7 | 5 | 1 |
| Christian Braun | 13 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Aaron Gordon Over 3.5 Assists (+116)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Gordon Over 3.5 Assists | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +116 |
- Our top prop bet for the Nuggets is on Aaron Gordon to record over 3.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 assists, giving us an edge of 13.6% on the +116 odds offered by FanDuel.
Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 26 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Evan Mobley | 19 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Jarrett Allen | 16 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Darius Garland | 15 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
| Caris LeVert | 10 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Darius Garland Under 19.5 Points Scored (-110)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Garland Under 19.5 Points Scored | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | -110 |
- Our best prop bet for the Cavaliers is on Darius Garland to score under 19.5 points.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 15 points, giving us an edge of 6.6% on the -110 odds offered by DraftKings.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Nuggets vs. Cavaliers Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Nuggets vs. Cavaliers trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Russell Westbrook Over 0.5 Total Steals
Russell Westbrook has recorded at least one steal in 19 of his last 23 games (83% of the time). You can put money on him to do it again at odds of -180 (64% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Evan Mobley Over 9.5 Total Rebounds
Evan Mobley has had more than 9.5 rebounds in 10 of his last 16 appearances (62%). You can place a wager on him to record over 9.5 rebounds again at odds of +104 (49%), available at FanDuel.
Donovan Mitchell Over 1.5 Total Steals
Donovan Mitchell has had more than 1.5 steals in 7 of his last 10 games (70%). You can wager on him to record over 1.5 steals again at odds of +125 (44%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Aaron Gordon of the Nuggets to record over 3.5 assists, with a projection of 5 assists marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Cavaliers -4 to cover.
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