Cavaliers vs Nuggets Prediction and NBA Tips - 3 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 3, 2026, 12:40AM | Published: Jan 2, 2026, 2:01PM
The Cleveland Cavaliers will take on the Denver Nuggets in NBA action at Rocket Arena on Saturday, starting at 11:30am AEDT.
Led by the likes of Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley, the Cavaliers are looking to overcome a Nuggets side that includes Jamal Murray, Peyton Watson and Tim Hardaway.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Cavaliers vs Nuggets game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Cleveland vs Denver NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Cavaliers an 84% chance of winning against the Nuggets at Rocket Arena.
Cavaliers vs Nuggets: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Rocket Arena are shown here:
- Head to Head: Cavaliers $1.12, Nuggets $6.50
- Line: Cavaliers -13.5 ($1.91), Nuggets +13.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 239.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Cavaliers at $1.12 and the Nuggets at $6.50.
The Cavaliers are 13.5-point favourites against the Nuggets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Nuggets (+13.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 239.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Nuggets (+13.5) are predicted to cover the line 57% of the time, while the 239.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Cavaliers vs Nuggets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Denver at $6.50 with Bet365
- Line: Nuggets +13.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 239.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
When you see a 🔥, that means it's one of Stats Insider's best bets of the day across all sports.
These Cavaliers vs Nuggets predictions are based on world-class simulations and wagering experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Cavaliers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Nuggets to win is our recommended option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to being profitable in the long run.
Cavaliers vs Nuggets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Cavaliers vs Nuggets at Rocket Arena this Saturday is the Cavaliers winning 125-113.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Cleveland vs Denver game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Cavaliers vs Nuggets prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Cleveland vs Denver game.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips on every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Cavaliers vs Nuggets: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Cavaliers and Nuggets at Rocket Arena is scheduled to tip off at 11:30am AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets
- Date: Saturday 3 January 2026
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: Rocket Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Cleveland vs Denver predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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