Nuggets vs. Cavaliers NBA Odds Prediction, Spread, Tip Off Time, Best Bets for March 31

Nuggets vs. Cavaliers Game Info

• Date: Sunday, March 31, 2024
• Time: 3:30 PM ET
• Venue: Ball Arena -- Denver, Colorado
• Coverage: NBA TV, ALT, and BSOH

The Cleveland Cavaliers (45-29) are 5-point underdogs as they attempt to end a three-game road slide when they take on the Denver Nuggets (51-23) on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at Ball Arena. The contest airs at 3:30 PM ET on NBA TV, ALT, and BSOH. The matchup's over/under is set at 216.

Nuggets vs. Cavaliers Odds & Spread

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Nuggets vs. Cavaliers Prediction & Pick

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Prediction: Nuggets win (62.9%)

Nuggets vs. Cavaliers Betting Trends

• The Nuggets have covered the spread 33 times this season (33-39-2).
• The Cavaliers are 36-36-2 against the spread this year.
• Nuggets games have gone over the total 30 times this season.
• Cavaliers games this year have gone over the total in 35 of 74 opportunities (47.3%).
• Against the spread, Denver has performed better at home, covering 18 times in 37 home games, and 15 times in 37 road games.
• When playing at home, the Nuggets exceed the over/under 43.2% of the time (16 of 37 games). They've hit the over in 37.8% of games on the road (14 of 37 contests).
• In 2023-24 against the spread, Cleveland has a lower winning percentage at home (.474, 18-19-1 record) than on the road (.500, 18-17-1).
• Cavaliers games have finished above the over/under more frequently at home (21 times out of 38) than on the road (14 of 36) this season.

Nuggets Leaders

• Nikola Jokic averages 26.1 points, 12.2 rebounds and 8.9 assists, shooting 57.9% from the floor and 34.5% from beyond the arc, with 1 made treys per contest.
• Michael Porter Jr.'s numbers on the season are 16.6 points, 7 boards and 1.5 assists per contest, shooting 48.7% from the floor and 40.1% from beyond the arc, with an average of 2.7 made 3-pointers.
• Jamal Murray is averaging 20.9 points, 6.7 assists and 4.1 boards.
• Aaron Gordon's numbers on the season are 13.9 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game, shooting 55.2% from the field.
• Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is averaging 9.8 points, 2.4 boards and 2.4 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.4 steals (ninth in league) and 0.5 blocked shots.

Cavaliers Leaders

• Jarrett Allen averages 16.3 points, 10.7 boards and 2.7 assists. He is also draining 63.1% of his shots from the floor (third in NBA).
• The Cavaliers are receiving 27.1 points, 5.3 boards and 6.1 assists per game from Donovan Mitchell.
• Caris LeVert averages 13.6 points, 4 boards and 5.3 assists. He is sinking 40.7% of his shots from the field and 31.1% from beyond the arc, with 1.6 triples per game.
• The Cavaliers receive 12.4 points per game from Max Strus, plus 4.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists.
• Darius Garland averages 18.3 points, 2.6 rebounds and 6.6 assists. He is draining 45.1% of his shots from the floor and 37.1% from 3-point range, with 2.3 treys per game.

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