The Denver Nuggets (23-10) and Cleveland Cavaliers (19-16) will face off in the NBA on Friday night. Tipoff from Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video.
The Cavaliers are 13.5-point favorites over the Nuggets on the spread, with the over/under set at 240 total points. Cleveland is a -850 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Denver is +550 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Nuggets vs. Cavaliers predictions and NBA picks for Friday, January 2.
Nuggets vs Cavaliers Picks, Prediction
- Nuggets vs Cavaliers prediction: Jalen Pickett Under 8.5 Points (-115)
My Cavaliers vs. Nuggets best bet is on Jalen Pickett under 8.5 points, with the best price currently available at bet365. However, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Nuggets vs Cavaliers Odds for Friday, Jan. 2
| Nuggets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+13.5 -110 | 240 -110o / -110u | +550 |
| Cavaliers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-13.5 -110 | 240 -110o / -110u | -850 |
Denver Nuggets vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Preview
Action PRO projects Nuggets guard Jalen Pickett for 5.92 points in this game, an amazing 33.2% edge against the market when compared to his 8.5 line.
Pickett has gone under this line in four of his past five games, and in seven of his last 10.
Although his minutes went up in December, and the Nuggets are dealing with a lot of injuries, Pickett averaged just 4.5 points last month and has 3.5 points per game this season.
We are fading him in tonight's matchup against the Cavs.
Nuggets vs Cavaliers Best Bet
- Jalen Pickett Under 8.5 Points (-115)
Nuggets vs Cavaliers Betting Trends
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