Nuggets vs. Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Feb. 9

Nuggets vs. Cavaliers Game Info

• Date: Monday, February 9, 2026
• Time: 9 p.m. ET
• Venue: Ball Arena -- Denver, Colorado
• Coverage: FDSOH and ALT

The Cleveland Cavaliers (32-21) are just 1.5-point favorites as they attempt to extend a three-game road winning streak when they take on the Denver Nuggets (34-19) on Monday, February 9, 2026 at Ball Arena. The matchup airs at 9 p.m. ET on FDSOH and ALT. The matchup has an over/under of 234.5.

Nuggets vs. Cavaliers Odds & Spread

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Nuggets vs. Cavaliers Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Nuggets win (55.8%)

Nuggets vs. Cavaliers Betting Trends

• The Cavaliers are 22-31-0 against the spread this season.
• In the Nuggets' 53 games this season, they have 31 wins against the spread.
• Cavaliers games have gone over the total 25 times this season.
• Nuggets games this year have gone over the total in 34 of 53 opportunities (64.2%).
• Cleveland sports a worse record against the spread when playing at home (10-18-0) than it does in road games (12-13-0).
• The Cavaliers have eclipsed the over/under in 11 of 28 home games (39.3%). They've done better in away games, eclipsing the total in 14 of 25 matchups (56%).
• Against the spread, Denver has had better results away (19-10-0) than at home (12-12-0).
• In terms of the over/under, Nuggets games have finished over less frequently at home (15 of 24, 62.5%) than away (19 of 29, 65.5%).

Cavaliers Leaders

• Donovan Mitchell's numbers on the season are 28.9 points, 4.6 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game, shooting 48.5% from the field and 37.9% from downtown, with an average of 3.7 made treys (second in league).
• James Harden averages 25.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 8.1 assists.
• Jarrett Allen averages 14.3 points, 8.1 rebounds and 2 assists.
• Jaylon Tyson is averaging 14 points, 2.4 assists and 5.5 boards.
• Dennis Schroder is averaging 12.6 points, 5.3 assists and 3 rebounds.

Nuggets Leaders

• Nikola Jokic averages 28.9 points, 12.2 rebounds and 10.7 assists. He is also draining 59.4% of his shots from the floor (ninth in league) and 42.5% from 3-point range, with 2.1 triples per contest.
• The Nuggets are receiving 26 points, 4.3 boards and 7.5 assists per game from Jamal Murray.
• Tim Hardaway Jr.'s numbers on the season are 14 points, 2.7 boards and 1.4 assists per game. He is sinking 44.8% of his shots from the field and 40.5% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.8 treys.
• Bruce Brown averages 7.6 points, 4 rebounds and 2.2 assists. He is draining 46.7% of his shots from the floor.
• Jonas Valanciunas averages 9 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists. He is sinking 57.8% of his shots from the field.

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