LiontipsCleveland vs. Denver. NBA Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Cleveland has won two of its last four games. In the game on December 4, the Cavaliers defeated Washington 118-87 on their home court. Evan Mobley made the biggest contribution to the victory, having recorded a double-double (19 points, ten rebounds, two assists). Donovan Mitchell recorded 19 points. Sam Merrill and Georges Niang scored 14 each. Kenny Atkinson team (19 wins and three losses) occupies first place in the Eastern Conference standings.
Disqualifications and injuries
Starting five player Max Stras has been in the team infirmary since the last playoffs, unable to heal an ankle injury. His recovery time is unknown.
Interesting facts for betting
Cleveland averages 106 points against Denver (statistics for the last ten games).
Estimated composition
Darius Garland - Donovan Mitchell - Isaac Okoro - Evan Mobley - Jarrett Allen .
Current form
Denver has won its last two games out of three. In the December 4 meeting, the Nuggets beat Golden State 119-115 on their home court. Nikola Jokic made the biggest contribution to the victory, recording a double-double (38 points, ten rebounds, six assists). Michael Porter scored 22 points. Aaron Gordon scored 15 points, Jamal Murray - 12. Mike Malone team (11 wins and eight losses) occupies eighth place in the West.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Nuggets went to Ohio with a fighting squad, with only a few deep replacement players in the team infirmary.
Interesting facts for betting
Denver averages 110 points against Cleveland (statistics for the last ten games).
The approximate amount is
Jamal Murray - Christian Brown - Michael Porter - Aaron Gordon - Nikola Jokic.
Trends
Bet Total rebounds Jokic under 11.5
Jokic averages 10.4 rebounds per game.
1.87Murray Total Assists Under 8.5
Murray averages 6.7 assists per game
1.88Tip and bets
Cleveland approaches the game with the Nuggets as a clear favorite. However, according to bookmakers' analysts, the visiting team will also have good chances of success. And that true. The Cavaliers have significantly improved their game this season after Atkinson replaced J.B. Bickerstaff as coach and are rightfully confidently leading the championship. But the Nuggets are definitely not going to give up the game without a fight.
Our prediction is Denver victory with a handicap of (+4.5) points including overtime at 1.81
Bet on total
"Cleveland" and "Denver" do not show very high efficiency in personal meetings. The average indicator for the last ten games is 216 points. Everything goes to the fact that this time both teams will not be able to please fans with an attacking and spectacular game.
Our prediction is under 235.5 points including overtime at 2.05
First quarter bet
Cleveland will no doubt do everything possible to achieve another victory on the back of their victory over the Warriors. Atkinson team will show from the first minutes that they are not going to upset their fans and will confidently take the lead in the score.
Our prediction is a Cleveland win in the first quarter at 1.73
