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On January 2, 2026, the Cleveland Cavaliers will host the Denver Nuggets in a highly anticipated NBA matchup. The Cavaliers have shown a solid performance lately, winning 3 of their last 5 games, which highlights their ability to capitalize on home-court advantage and display effective offensive tactics. Their recent form suggests a strong scoring capacity, with a predicted final score of 125 to 111, reflecting their offensive prowess in front of a supportive crowd.
Conversely, the Nuggets have struggled a bit with consistency, securing only 2 victories in their last 5 outings. This inconsistency may hinder their ability to execute their typical fast-paced style, which has previously proven effective. The odds provided by bookmakers reflect this disparity, favoring the Cavaliers at 1.13 for a home win compared to the Nuggets at 6.3 as the away team.
In summary, while the Cavaliers appear to have the advantage heading into this matchup, particularly with their recent form and home support, the Nuggets are always capable of surprising outcomes. As with any sporting event, the dynamics on the day will ultimately determine the result, making this contest one to watch.
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| Cleveland 84.8% |
Denver 15.2% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 125:111
Outrights of NBA Denver Nuggets: 9.27% Cleveland Cavaliers: 4.09%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.12 | 6.25 | |||
| 1.13 | 7.29 | |||
| 1.13 | 6.1 | |||
| 1.13 | 5.86 | |||
| 1.13 | 6 |
Latest Results
| 31.12.25 Cleveland Cavaliers – Phoenix Suns – 129:113 29.12.25 San Antonio Spurs – Cleveland Cavaliers – 101:113 27.12.25 Houston Rockets – Cleveland Cavaliers – 117:100 25.12.25 New York Knicks – Cleveland Cavaliers – 126:124 23.12.25 Cleveland Cavaliers – New Orleans Pelicans – 141:118 |
31.12.25 Toronto Raptors – Denver Nuggets – 103:106 29.12.25 Miami Heat – Denver Nuggets – 147:123 27.12.25 Orlando Magic – Denver Nuggets – 127:126 25.12.25 Denver Nuggets – Minnesota Timberwolves – 142:138 OT 23.12.25 Dallas Mavericks – Denver Nuggets – 131:130 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 27.12.24 Denver Nuggets – Cleveland Cavaliers – 135:149 05.12.24 Cleveland Cavaliers – Denver Nuggets – 126:114 31.03.24 Denver Nuggets – Cleveland Cavaliers – 130:101 19.11.23 Cleveland Cavaliers – Denver Nuggets – 121:109 23.02.23 Cleveland Cavaliers – Denver Nuggets – 109:115 |
Standings
2025/26
Western Conference
| Pl | W | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | Oklahoma City Thunder | 34 | 29 | 5 | 4153:3656 | 0.853 |
| 2 | San Antonio Spurs | 33 | 24 | 9 | 3958:3768 | 0.727 |
| 3 | Denver Nuggets | 33 | 23 | 10 | 4129:3894 | 0.697 |
| 4 | Houston Rockets | 30 | 20 | 10 | 3616:3359 | 0.667 |
| 5 | Los Angeles Lakers | 31 | 20 | 11 | 3622:3635 | 0.645 |
| 6 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 34 | 21 | 13 | 4038:3896 | 0.618 |
| 7 | Phoenix Suns | 33 | 19 | 14 | 3797:3754 | 0.576 |
| 8 | Golden State Warriors | 34 | 18 | 16 | 3930:3857 | 0.529 |
| 9 | Memphis Grizzlies | 33 | 15 | 18 | 3824:3846 | 0.455 |
| 10 | Portland Trail Blazers | 34 | 14 | 20 | 3950:4088 | 0.412 |
| 11 | Utah Jazz | 32 | 12 | 20 | 3854:4068 | 0.375 |
| 12 | Dallas Mavericks | 34 | 12 | 22 | 3867:4002 | 0.353 |
| 13 | Los Angeles Clippers | 32 | 11 | 21 | 3588:3648 | 0.344 |
| 14 | Sacramento Kings | 33 | 8 | 25 | 3664:4037 | 0.242 |
| 15 | New Orleans Pelicans | 35 | 8 | 27 | 4046:4309 | 0.229 |
Eastern Conference
| Pl | W | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | Detroit Pistons | 33 | 25 | 8 | 3931:3718 | 0.758 |
| 2 | New York Knicks | 33 | 23 | 10 | 3998:3783 | 0.697 |
| 3 | Boston Celtics | 32 | 20 | 12 | 3741:3544 | 0.625 |
| 4 | Toronto Raptors | 35 | 20 | 15 | 3984:3938 | 0.571 |
| 5 | Orlando Magic | 34 | 19 | 15 | 3965:3908 | 0.559 |
| 6 | Philadelphia 76ers | 31 | 17 | 14 | 3609:3605 | 0.548 |
| 7 | Miami Heat | 33 | 18 | 15 | 3992:3879 | 0.545 |
| 8 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 35 | 19 | 16 | 4187:4100 | 0.543 |
| 9 | Chicago Bulls | 33 | 16 | 17 | 3919:4036 | 0.485 |
| 10 | Atlanta Hawks | 35 | 16 | 19 | 4174:4204 | 0.457 |
| 11 | Milwaukee Bucks | 34 | 14 | 20 | 3843:3940 | 0.412 |
| 12 | Charlotte Hornets | 33 | 11 | 22 | 3821:3925 | 0.333 |
| 13 | Brooklyn Nets | 30 | 10 | 20 | 3290:3417 | 0.333 |
| 14 | Washington Wizards | 32 | 8 | 24 | 3622:3989 | 0.250 |
| 15 | Indiana Pacers | 34 | 6 | 28 | 3742:4051 | 0.176 |
NBA Outrights
1. Oklahoma City Thunder: 2.03 (42.36%)
2. Denver Nuggets: 9.25 (9.27%)
3. New York Knicks: 12.5 (6.86%)
4. San Antonio Spurs: 13 (6.6%)
5. Houston Rockets: 14.5 (5.92%)
6. Cleveland Cavaliers: 21 (4.09%)
7. Detroit Pistons: 22 (3.9%)
8. Los Angeles Lakers: 23 (3.73%)
9. Boston Celtics: 24.5 (3.5%)
10. Golden State Warriors: 33.5 (2.56%)
11. Minnesota Timberwolves: 33.5 (2.56%)
12. Orlando Magic: 38.5 (2.23%)
13. Philadelphia 76ers: 58.5 (1.47%)
14. Atlanta Hawks: 78.5 (1.09%)
15. Miami Heat: 84 (1.02%)
16. Los Angeles Clippers: 113.5 (0.76%)
17. Toronto Raptors: 151 (0.57%)
18. Milwaukee Bucks: 176 (0.49%)
19. Dallas Mavericks: 501 (0.17%)
20. Phoenix Suns: 626 (0.14%)
21. Chicago Bulls: 751 (0.11%)
22. Memphis Grizzlies: 1001 (0.09%)
23. New Orleans Pelicans: 1001 (0.09%)
24. Portland Trail Blazers: 1126 (0.08%)
25. Charlotte Hornets: 1251 (0.07%)
26. Washington Wizards: 1501 (0.06%)
27. Brooklyn Nets: 1501 (0.06%)
28. Utah Jazz: 1501 (0.06%)
29. Indiana Pacers: 1501 (0.06%)
30. Sacramento Kings: 1501 (0.06%)
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