The Cleveland Cavaliers hope to extend a three-game winning streak when they visit Ball Arena and the Denver Nuggets.
With both groups missing their best defenders, my Cavaliers vs. Nuggets predictions and NBA picks expect a high-scoring affair in the Mile High City tonight.
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Cavaliers vs Nuggets prediction
Cavaliers vs Nuggets best bet: Over 237.5 (-110)
The Denver Nuggets have been a reliable Over machine this season, cashing at a 64% rate. That trend gets stronger at Ball Arena, especially with Aaron Gordon sidelined.
His absence removes Denver’s best defensive stopper and often turns games into faster, offense-first matchups. Denver is 15-9 to the Over at home, mostly without him.
On the other side, the Cleveland Cavaliers are missing Evan Mobley, the backbone of their defense. Since adding James Harden, their offense has leaned more aggressively.
The Cavs pushed the pace in Harden’s debut and scored 130 points. With Mobley out, expect more scoring responsibility for Donovan Mitchell and Harden, which makes the Over the preferred side.
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Cavaliers vs Nuggets same-game parlay
Jarrett Allen has scored 17+ points in three of his last five games and meets a Nuggets defense allowing over 42 ppg in the paint.
Allen’s big scoring night should lead to a Cavs victory. Harden’s versatility will hurt the Nuggets, and I’ll back Cleveland to win straight up.
Cavaliers vs Nuggets SGP
Jarrett Allen Over 15.5 points
Our “from downtown” SGP: Jarrett, Jaylon, and Jamal!
Jaylon Tyson has scored 13+ points in four of his last five games, while Jamal Murray has scored at least 26 points in three straight contests.
Cavaliers vs Nuggets SGP
Jarrett Allen Over 15.5 points
Jaylon Tyson Over 12.5 points
Jamal Murray Over 25.5 points
Cavaliers vs Nuggets odds
Spread: Cavaliers -1 | Nuggets +1
Moneyline: Cavaliers -115 | Nuggets -105
Over/Under: Over 237.5 | Under 237.5
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Cavaliers vs Nuggets betting trend to know
The Nuggets have only cashed the Under in 13 of their last 40 games for -16.70 units and a -38% ROI. Find more NBA betting trends for Cavaliers vs. Nuggets.
How to watch Cavaliers vs Nuggets
Location
Ball Arena, Denver, CO
Date
Monday, February 9, 2026
Tip-off
9:00 p.m. ET
TV
FDSN-Ohio, ALT
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