Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets Overview
- Date: March 31, 2024
- Venue: Ball Arena
- Spread: Cleveland Cavaliers -3 (5.5), Denver Nuggets 3(-5.5)
- Total (Over/Under): 215.5
- Moneyline: Cleveland Cavaliers 180, Denver Nuggets -210
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets Win Probabilities
Implied Win %:
- Cleveland Cavaliers - 35%
- Denver Nuggets - 65%
Projected Win %:
- Cleveland Cavaliers - 57%
- Denver Nuggets - 43%
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets Game Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers (45-29) are set to face off against the Denver Nuggets (51-23) in a Sunday day game. This highly anticipated matchup will tip off at 3:30 PM ET at the Ball Arena in Denver.
The Nuggets, playing on their home court, are considered favorites by the sportsbooks with a spread of -5.5. According to the moneyline, the Nuggets have odds of -210, indicating that they are expected to win the game. On the other hand, the Cavaliers have a moneyline of +180, suggesting a lower probability of winning at 35%.
Both teams have been performing well recently. The Cavaliers have won 32 of their last 50 games, showcasing their strong basketball skills. In their previous game, they secured a victory against the Philadelphia 76ers with a score of 117-114. The Nuggets have also been playing solid basketball, winning 36 of their last 50 games. However, they suffered a defeat in their last outing against the Minnesota Timberwolves, losing 111-98.
For those interested in player prop markets, Donovan Mitchell's points have been a popular betting option for this game. Many bettors believe that the over 21.5 points line is potentially mispriced and offers value, leading to sharp bettors wagering on the over.
As the game approaches, sports bettors and basketball enthusiasts will be eagerly watching this exciting clash between the Cavaliers and the Nuggets. With the Nuggets being the favored team and playing at home, the Cavaliers will need to bring their A-game to secure a victory on the road. Fans will be in for a thrilling matchup filled with high-quality basketball and compelling betting opportunities.
Final Score Prediction: Cleveland Cavaliers 114.98 vs Denver Nuggets 112.56
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
Denver Nuggets
Team Stats Per Game
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
Offense/Defense
| CLE | Team Stats Per 100 Poss | DEN |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | Games | 82 |
| 44.5 | FG | 43.0 |
| 90.6 | FGA | 92.4 |
| .491 | FG% | .466 |
| 15.9 | 3Pt-FG | 14.0 |
| 41.4 | 3Pt-FGA | 38.4 |
| .383 | 3Pt% | .365 |
| 28.6 | 2Pt-FG | 29.0 |
| 49.2 | 2Pt-FGA | 54.0 |
| .581 | 2Pt% | .538 |
| 16.9 | FT | 16.0 |
| 21.8 | FTA | 20.6 |
| .776 | FT% | .777 |
| 11.2 | ORB | 11.7 |
| 34.2 | DRB | 30.5 |
| 45.3 | TRB | 42.2 |
| 28.0 | AST | 28.8 |
| 8.2 | STL | 8.7 |
| 4.3 | BLK | 5.1 |
| 13.2 | TOV | 12.9 |
| 18.1 | PF | 18.9 |
| 121.7 | PTS | 116.0 |
Defense/Offense
| CLE | Team Stats Per 100 Poss | DEN |
|---|---|---|
| 82 | Games | 82 |
| 41.2 | FG | 45.1 |
| 90.7 | FGA | 89.1 |
| .454 | FG% | .506 |
| 13.4 | 3Pt-FG | 11.9 |
| 37.4 | 3Pt-FGA | 31.7 |
| .359 | 3Pt% | .376 |
| 27.7 | 2Pt-FG | 33.2 |
| 53.3 | 2Pt-FGA | 57.4 |
| .520 | 2Pt% | .578 |
| 16.4 | FT | 17.8 |
| 21.1 | FTA | 23.1 |
| .779 | FT% | .770 |
| 11.5 | ORB | 11.1 |
| 31.9 | DRB | 34.3 |
| 43.5 | TRB | 45.4 |
| 25.6 | AST | 30.8 |
| 7.8 | STL | 7.9 |
| 4.4 | BLK | 4.9 |
| 14.5 | TOV | 14.2 |
| 18.9 | PF | 17.5 |
| 112.2 | PTS | 119.9 |
Four Factors
Offense/Defense
| CLE | Four Factors | DEN |
|---|---|---|
| .578 | eFG% | .542 |
| 11.6 | TOV% | 11.3 |
| 25.9 | RB% | 74.6 |
| .187 | FT/FGA | .173 |
Defense/Offense
| CLE | Four Factors | DEN |
|---|---|---|
| .528 | eFG% | .573 |
| 12.6 | TOV% | 12.5 |
| 74.8 | RB% | 26.7 |
| .181 | FT/FGA | .200 |
Analytics
| CLE | Analytics | DEN |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | Pythag Wins | 50 |
| 20 | Pythag Losses | 32 |
| 9.54 | Margin Of Victory | 3.89 |
| 121.7 | O Rtg | 119.9 |
| 112.2 | D Rtg | 116.0 |
| 99.8 | Pace | 99.8 |
| .241 | FTr | .259 |
| .457 | 3PAr | .356 |
| .607 | TS% | .604 |
Betting Trends
| CLE | Betting Trends | DEN |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 1-2-0 |
| 1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
| 114.33 | Avg Score | 107.67 |
| 108 | Avg Opp Score | 106 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 0-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 1-2-0 |
| 0-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
| 95.33 | Avg Score | 107.67 |
| 114.33 | Avg Opp Score | 106 |
| CLE | Betting Trends | DEN |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 2-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
| 1-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-3-0 |
| 103.6 | Avg Score | 110 |
| 109.8 | Avg Opp Score | 105.8 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 1-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
| 1-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-3-0 |
| 99.4 | Avg Score | 112.2 |
| 112.6 | Avg Opp Score | 107.4 |
| CLE | Betting Trends | DEN |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 4-6-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
| 4-6-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-6-0 |
| 106 | Avg Score | 111.2 |
| 108.8 | Avg Opp Score | 106.1 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 4-6-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
| 3-7-0 | ATS W/L/P | 5-5-0 |
| 106.1 | Avg Score | 114.5 |
| 110.7 | Avg Opp Score | 107.7 |
