Cavaliers vs. Nuggets — Jokic vs. Mitchell in Mile High

Betting Lines

• Spread: Cavaliers -1.5
• Over/Under: 237.5
• Moneyline: Cavs -112 | Nuggets -108

Oddsmakers expect a high-scoring, tightly contested game.

Resume Check

Cavaliers

• Record: 32–21
• Points Per Game: 119.7
• Defense: Physical and disciplined
• Recent Form: Hot streak

Nuggets

• Record: 34–19
• Points Per Game: 120.4
• Home Court: Strong advantage
• Experience: Championship core

Players to Watch

Cleveland

• Donovan Mitchell (28.9 PPG) – Elite scorer.
• Evan Mobley (8.8 RPG) – Defensive anchor.
• Darius Garland (18.0 PPG) – Playmaking threat.

Denver

• Nikola Jokic (28.9 PPG, 12.2 RPG, 10.7 APG) – MVP force.
• Jamal Murray (26.0 PPG) – Shot creator.
• Aaron Gordon (17.7 PPG) – Two-way presence.

How Cleveland Wins

Cleveland wins by pushing pace and letting Mitchell dictate offense. When he attacks early and Mobley dominates defensively, the Cavs become extremely tough.

They must also limit Jokic’s playmaking. Doubling selectively and forcing others to score is key.

How Denver Wins

Denver’s blueprint starts and ends with Jokic. When he controls tempo and creates open looks, Denver’s offense becomes unstoppable.

Murray’s perimeter shooting and Gordon’s athleticism give Denver multiple scoring options. If they defend transition and win the rebounding battle, they will protect home court.

Prediction: With Nikola Jokic controlling the tempo and Jamal Murray heating up at home, Denver’s offense proves too much down the stretch. The Nuggets pull away in the fourth quarter and protect Ball Arena.

Nuggets 126, Cavaliers 115.