NBA Odds: Cavaliers-Nuggets prediction, pick, how to watch

Cleveland Cavaliers are 25-14 and second in the Eastern Conference. Denver Nuggets are one of the one-seed teams in Western Conference and are the defending champions.

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Denver Nuggets are on a nine-game winning streak. They beat the Clippers 122-91. The Cavaliers are a formidable opponent.

Cleveland Cavaliers take on the Denver Nuggets.

Mitchell was given a rest day and he scored 20 points on 30% shooting. Jarrett Allen scored 21 points in the Cavs win over the Bulls two games ago. The team will be without Darius Garland, Ricky Rubio, and Dean Wade. The Cavaliers want to establish an advantage inside the paint. If Jarrett can get Nikola Jokic in foul trouble, the team could cover the spread.

Denver will be well-rested after the game against the Clippers. The team will use the altitude to their advantage. Aaron Gordon is playing at an All-Star-type level. Cavaliers' backups may have a tough time defending the play of Jamal Murray and Jokic. They are a team that reached the playoffs in the last couple of years without some of their top contributors. Cavaliers are the underdogs. Denver is the favorite.

Cleveland's top players won't play against the Nuggets. Denver is favored to win.

Cleveland Cavaliers and Denver Nuggets are going to play each other.