Cavaliers vs. Nuggets Prediction, Odds, Picks – Jan. 2

The Cleveland Cavaliers (19-16) look to extend a three-game home winning run when hosting the Denver Nuggets (23-10) on January 2, 2026. Cleveland and Denver are in a matchup Friday with no set line.

Take a look at everything you need to know to know about the Cavaliers-Nuggets game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Cavaliers vs. Nuggets Game Information and TV Channel

• When: Friday, January 2, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio
• TV: FDSOH, ALT, and Amazon Prime Video
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Cavaliers vs. Nuggets Prediction

ATS Pick: Nuggets (+ )
O/U Pick: Under ()
Score Prediction: Nuggets 121 – Cavaliers 120

Cavaliers Recent Trends

• The Cavaliers have a 4-6 record against the spread while finishing 5-5 overall over their past 10 games.
• In the Cavaliers’ 35 games this season, they have 13 wins against the spread.
• Cavaliers games this year have gone over the point total 51.5% of the time (17 out of 33 games with a set point total).
• The 119.6 points per game the Cavaliers put up are just 1.6 more points than the Nuggets allow (118.0).
• Cleveland is 9-8 against the spread and 13-4 overall when scoring more than 118.0 points.
• The Cavaliers are shooting 46.4% from the field this season, 0.7 percentage points lower than the 47.1% the Nuggets allow to opponents.
• The Cavaliers have done a better job covering the spread in away games (6-9-0) than they have in home games (7-13-0).
• In home games, Cleveland eclipses the total 40% of the time (eight of 20 games). It hits the over more consistently in away games, going over the total in 60% of games (nine of 15).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Cavaliers have taken 12 of 19 games when playing at home, good for a .632 winning percentage. They have won five of 10 games away from home (.500) as a moneyline favorite.

Cavaliers Recent Stats

Cavaliers Leaders

• Donovan Mitchell puts up 29.7 points, 4.6 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.5 steals and 0.3 blocks.
• Evan Mobley averages 18.2 points, 9.0 boards and 4.0 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 0.9 steals and 1.7 blocks (fifth in NBA).
• Jaylon Tyson averages 13.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, shooting 52.2% from the field and 45.4% from downtown (seventh in league) with 2.0 made 3-pointers per contest.
• De’Andre Hunter averages 14.7 points, 2.1 assists and 4.2 boards.
• Jarrett Allen averages 13.9 points, 2.0 assists and 7.6 rebounds.

Nuggets Recent Trends

• The Nuggets are 6-4 against the spread and 6-4 overall in their past 10 contests.
• Against the spread, the Nuggets are 19-14-0 this season.
• Nuggets games this season have eclipsed the over/under 22 times in 33 opportunities (66.7%).
• The Nuggets put up an average of 125.1 points per game, 8.0 more points than the 117.1 the Cavaliers allow to opponents.
• Denver is 16-11 against the spread and 19-8 overall when it scores more than 117.1 points.
• The Nuggets are shooting 51.1% from the field, 4.7% higher than the 46.4% the Cavaliers’ opponents have shot this season.
• Against the spread, the Nuggets have been better at home (9-6-0) than on the road (10-8-0).
• Denver’s games have gone above the over/under 66.7% of the time both at home (10 of 15) and away (12 of 18) this year.
• As moneyline favorites, the Nuggets have won a lower percentage of games at home (9-4) than on the road (11-4).

Nuggets Recent Stats

Nuggets Leaders

• Jamal Murray is averaging 25.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 6.9 assists per game. He’s also draining 48.2% of his shots from the field and 45.3% from beyond the arc (eighth in NBA), with 3.4 triples per contest (sixth in league).
• Peyton Watson is putting up 11.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game. He’s making 50.8% of his shots from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc, with 1.1 triples per contest.
• The Nuggets are getting 13.1 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game from Tim Hardaway Jr. this year.
• The Nuggets are getting 7.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game from Bruce Brown this season.
• The Nuggets are getting 8.5 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game from Jonas Valanciunas this year.

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