The Cavaliers will play the Nuggets on Monday, February 9th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Denver Nuggets will tip-off on Monday, February 9th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Cleveland Cavaliers come to this game with a 95.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Denver Nuggets, is currently 95.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Cleveland Cavaliers - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently have a 15-10 away team record. They now rank 5th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Denver Nuggets - The Denver Nuggets come to the floor sporting a 14-10 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 7th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently rank 4th (119.6) for average points scored per game. The Denver Nuggets stand 1st, averaging 120.4 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 115.9 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers, ranking them 13th in the league. Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets currently rank 12th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 116.3 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Cleveland Cavaliers currently have a 7-3 Eastern Central Division division record. Their opponent, the Denver Nuggets, come to the game with a 4-2 Western Northwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Cleveland Cavaliers have a 32-21 overall record, while the Denver Nuggets have a 34-19 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, mateys! The Cleveland Cavaliers be sailin' into Denver... The Nuggets' venue be buzzin' with excitement for this clash of titans... Cavaliers stand at 32-21 while Nuggets be at 34-19 overall... Cleveland leads the Eastern Central with a 7-3 record... Denver holds a 4-2 record in the Western Northwest... Cavaliers average 119.6 points, with Nuggets at 120.4 points per game... Remember to review each team's performance stats... Our preferred sportsbooks offer top point spreads, totals, and moneylines... We have a great sampling of prop bets for this fierce battle... Get ready for a showdown on the hardwood like no other... May the best team emerge victorious in this epic showdown!
Best Cavaliers at Nuggets Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Denver Nuggets are -2.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Cleveland Cavaliers are +2.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 241.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 241.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Denver Nuggets are the -140 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Cleveland Cavaliers are the +115 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
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Cavaliers
Nuggets
2/09/26 9:10pm EST | +2.5 -110-2.5 -110 |
Underdog Cleveland Cavaliers - Cleveland Cavaliers bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +2.5 Cleveland Cavaliers underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Denver Nuggets - Denver Nuggets bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -2.5 Denver Nuggets favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Cleveland Cavaliers at Denver Nuggets Prop Bets
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Cavaliers
Nuggets
Game to Overtime
2/09/26 9:10pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Cavaliers
Team Total Points
CLE at DEN 2/09/26 9:10pm EST | 120.5 o -110120.5 u -118Bet |
Nuggets
Team Total Points
CLE at DEN 2/09/26 9:10pm EST | 121.5 o -115121.5 u -110Bet |
Cameron Johnson
Points Scored
CLE at DEN 2/09/26 9:10pm EST | 10.5 o -13510.5 u +100Bet |
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Christian Braun
Points Scored
CLE at DEN 2/09/26 9:10pm EST | 10.5 o -11010.5 u -120Bet |
Dean Wade
Points Scored
CLE at DEN 2/09/26 9:10pm EST | 5.5 o +1005.5 u -135Bet |
Dennis Schroder
Points Scored
CLE at DEN 2/09/26 9:10pm EST | 8.5 o +1058.5 u -140Bet |
Donovan Mitchell
Points Scored
CLE at DEN 2/09/26 9:10pm EST | 26.5 o -12526.5 u -105Bet |
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Jamal Murray
Points Scored
CLE at DEN 2/09/26 9:10pm EST | 25.5 o -10525.5 u -130Bet |
James Harden
Points Scored
CLE at DEN 2/09/26 9:10pm EST | 20.5 o -12020.5 u -110Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points Scored
CLE at DEN 2/09/26 9:10pm EST | 15.5 o -10515.5 u -125Bet |
Jaylon Tyson
Points Scored
CLE at DEN 2/09/26 9:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12512.5 u -105Bet |
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Jonas Valanciunas
Points Scored
CLE at DEN 2/09/26 9:10pm EST | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -120Bet |
Julian Strawther
Points Scored
CLE at DEN 2/09/26 9:10pm EST | 10.5 o -14010.5 u +105Bet |
Keon Ellis
Points Scored
CLE at DEN 2/09/26 9:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1154.5 u -115Bet |
Nikola Jokic
Points Scored
CLE at DEN 2/09/26 9:10pm EST | 27.5 o -12027.5 u -110Bet |
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Sam Merrill
Points Scored
CLE at DEN 2/09/26 9:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1209.5 u -110Bet |
Tim Hardaway Jr
Points Scored
CLE at DEN 2/09/26 9:10pm EST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -130Bet |
Christian Braun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at DEN 2/09/26 9:10pm EST | 17.5 o +10017.5 u -130Bet |
Dean Wade
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at DEN 2/09/26 9:10pm EST | 10.5 o +10010.5 u -135Bet |
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Donovan Mitchell
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at DEN 2/09/26 9:10pm EST | 36.5 u -12036.5 o -110Bet |
Jamal Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at DEN 2/09/26 9:10pm EST | 37.5 u -12537.5 o -105Bet |
Jarrett Allen
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at DEN 2/09/26 9:10pm EST | 26.5 o -13026.5 u -105Bet |
Nikola Jokic
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at DEN 2/09/26 9:10pm EST | 50.5 o -11550.5 u -115Bet |
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Sam Merrill
Points, Rebounds & Assists
CLE at DEN 2/09/26 9:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11513.5 u -115Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Cleveland Cavaliers | 44 | 27 | 0.620 | +12.0 | 22-13 | 22-14 | 10-5 | 28-17 | 119.0 | 114.7 | +4.3 | W3 | 7-3 |
| Denver Nuggets | 44 | 28 | 0.611 | +12.5 | 21-13 | 23-15 | 7-5 | 26-16 | 120.8 | 116.4 | +4.4 | W2 | 6-4 |
Cleveland Cavaliers & Denver Nuggets Futures Odds
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Cleveland Cavaliers Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Cavaliers | +1200 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Nuggets | +1100 Bet |
Cleveland Cavaliers & Denver Nuggets Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets NBA Game
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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