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Donovan Mitchell-led Cleveland Cavaliers are scheduled to host defending champions Denver Nuggets for the first time this season at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sunday. In the 2023-24 NBA regular season standings, the Cavaliers are placed eighth in the Eastern Conference with a 6-6 record while the Nuggets have managed the top spot in the Western Conference with nine wins in 12 matches.
The Nuggets lost their last game against Zion Williamson's New Orleans Pelicans while the Cavaliers are currently on a two-game winning streak. Cleveland lost three of their five home games while Denver won two of their five road games so far this season.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets: Match Prediction
Head-To-Head:
- The Denver Nuggets dominated the Cleveland Cavaliers with two wins last season in their two regular season fixtures.
- In their last 10 NBA regular season matches, the Nuggets dominated the Cavaliers with six victories.
- The Nuggets are currently on a two-game winning streak against the Cavaliers in the regular season.
Top Players:
- The Cavaliers feature Donovan Mitchell, Caris LeVert, Jarrett Allen, Darius Garland, Emoni Bates, and Evan Mobley as their star players.
- The Nuggets feature Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, Michael Porter Jr, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope as their star players.
Average Quarter score: (Cavaliers 108-116 Nuggets)
- 1st quarter: 26-32
- 2nd quarter: 25-29
- 3rd quarter: 28-27
- 4th quarter: 29-28
Nuggets at Cavaliers: Betting Odds
Against The Spread (ATS): 4.5 points (Nuggets -4.5)
Over/Under (OU): 215.5 (Over)
Prediction: Cavaliers 108-116 Nuggets
Money Line:
- The Nuggets have -190 odds to pick up the win, while the Cavaliers are listed at +155 to claim victory.
- This season, the Cavaliers lost three of the seven games as the favorites while the Nuggets haven't played a game as the underdogs.
- This season, the Cavaliers won two of the five games as the underdogs while the Nuggets lost three of the 12 games as the favorites.
Against The Spread:
- In the NBA 2023-24 regular season, the Cavaliers are averaging 110.3 points per game while the Nuggets are averaging 114.1 points per game.
- From their opponents this season, the Cavaliers are averaging 0.9 points less per game, and the Nuggets are averaging 7.1 points more per game.
Over/Under:
- For the Nuggets, Nikola Jokic is leading the squad this season with 29.7 points per game followed by Michael Porter Jr. with 16.4 points per game. Apart from them, Jamal Murray is averaging 16.3 ppg while Aaron Gordon is scoring 14.3 ppg.
- For the Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell is leading the squad this season with 29.2 points per game followed by Darius Garland with 18.7 points per game. Apart from them, Caris LeVert is averaging 18 ppg while Evan Mobley is scoring 16.7 ppg.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets: How to Watch
When and where will the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets, NBA 2023-24 regular season match take place?
The NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Denver Nuggets will take place on November 20 at 04:30 a.m. IST (November 19, 07:00 p.m. ET) at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Where to watch the live telecast of the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets, NBA 2023-24 regular season match in India and the US?
The live telecast of the NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Denver Nuggets will be available on Sports 18 in India and on TNT and NBA TV in the US.
Where to watch the live stream of the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets, NBA 2023-24 regular season match in India and the US?
The NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Denver Nuggets can be streamed live on Jio Cinema, and NBA.com on a subscription basis in India, and on ESPN and ABC in the US.
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