Nuggets vs. Cavs, 2/23/23 NBA Betting Prediction, Odds & Trends

Nuggets vs. Cavs Prediction & Odds

The best team in the Western Conference will take on the Cavs Thursday night when the Nuggets visit Cleveland at 7:00 p.m. ET. Listed as a rare underdog, are the Nuggets the play tonight?

Game Matchup & Betting Odds

505 Denver Nuggets (+2.5) at 506 Cleveland Cavs (-2.5); o/u 223

7:00 p.m. ET, Thursday, February 23, 2023

Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, Cleveland, OH

Nuggets vs. Cavs Public Betting Information

Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 51% of public bettors are currently backing the Nuggets when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.

Denver Nuggets DFS Spin

Aaron Gordon's status for Thursday's matchup with Cleveland is still up in the air. AG missed Denver's final three games before the All-Star break, and there's no guarantee that the added rest will have him ready for Thursday. Vlatko Cancar and Bruce Brown have been starting with Gordon and Jamal Murray sidelined, but with Murray already saying he'll play Thursday, at least one of those guys will be headed back to a role off the bench. If Gordon remains out, Brown will likely remain the starter.

Cleveland Cavs DFS Spin

Donovan Mitchell posted 33 points, five rebounds, five assists, two steals, a block and four triples in Wednesday’s loss to Philadelphia. While Darius Garland had a bit of a slump over his last three games, Mitchell was on a heater. He averaged 33.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 1.0 steals, 1.0 blocks, 4.0 threes and 21.7 FGA across those three contests, shooting 58.5% from the field, 92.3% from the charity stripe and 41.4% from beyond the arc. Spida had a rough first half, but the Cavs finished strong in Quarters 3 and 4, and he provided yet another 30-point performance. In addition to the elite offense, Mitchell stuffed the stat sheet, as has been the norm lately. He’s ranked 15th in per-game fantasy value heading into the All-Star break, making him one of fantasy’s biggest values based on his preseason ADP outside the second round.

Nuggets vs. Cavs NBA Betting Trends

Over is 10-4 in Nuggets last 14 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600

Under is 5-2-1 in Nuggets last 8 road games

Over is 6-1 in Cavaliers last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600

Under is 9-3 in Cavaliers last 12 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game

Nuggets vs. Cavs NBA Prediction:

The Cavs are 5-2 against the spread in their last seven home games, are 6-2 against the number in their last eight games overall and are 7-1 at the betting window in their last eight games coming off an ATS loss. Cleveland has also covered in 10 of its last 14 games versus a team with a winning percentage above .600 and is 6-1 at the window in its last seven games after allowing 100 points or more in its previous contest.

NBA BETTING PREDICTION: CLEVELAND CAVS -2.5