The Cleveland Cavaliers (32-21) aim to extend their three-game winning streak as they face the Denver Nuggets (34-19) in a cross-conference clash. Cleveland’s balanced attack (119.4 PPG, 5th in NBA) meets Denver’s potent offense (120.1 PPG, 3rd), but injuries could tilt the scales. The Cavaliers seek to sweep the season series after a 113-108 home win on January 2, while the Nuggets look to leverage home-court advantage amid a mixed recent run.
Venue and Time
- Location: Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado
- Time: 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PST)
- TV: FDSOH, ALT
Recent Team Forms
Cleveland is surging with an 8-2 record in their last 10, averaging 120.1 PPG while holding opponents to 108.4 (net +11.7), fueled by efficient shooting (49.2% FG). Denver has gone 5-5 in their last 10, scoring 120.4 PPG but allowing 121.2 (net -0.8), with a strong home performance (14-10).
| Team | Last 5 Games | Key Results |
| Cavaliers | W @ SAC (132-126), W @ LAC (124-91), W @ POR (130-111), L vs OKC (104-136), W @ PHI (117-115) | Dominated rebounds (46.8 RPG in streak); Mitchell averaging 32.4 PPG |
| Nuggets | W @ CHI (136-120), L @ NYK (127-134 OT), L @ DET (121-124), L vs OKC (111-121), W vs LAC (122-109) | Jokic triple-doubles in wins; allowing 125+ in three losses |
Injury Report
- Cavaliers:
- Evan Mobley (C): Out (left calf strain)—missing sixth straight
- Max Strus (G/F): Out (left foot Jones fracture)—out until mid-February
- Dean Wade (F): Questionable (left ankle sprain)
- Jaylon Tyson (F): Questionable (left ankle sprain)
- Emanuel Miller (F): Out (G League)
- Nuggets:
- Nikola Jokic (C): Probable (left ankle sprain)
- Christian Braun (G): Probable (left ankle sprain)
- Jamal Murray (G): Questionable (left hip inflammation)
- Peyton Watson (F): Out (right hamstring strain)
- Aaron Gordon (F): Out (right hamstring strain)
- Spencer Jones (F): Out (concussion protocol)
- Tamar Bates (G): Out (left foot surgery)
- Curtis Jones (G): Out (G League)
Key Player Matchups
Injuries shift focus to guards and makeshift bigs. Cleveland’s efficiency (49.2% FG, 4th) challenges Denver’s defense (113.2 PPG allowed, 12th).
- Donovan Mitchell (CLE) vs. Jamal Murray (DEN, if available): Mitchell (28.7 PPG, 6.4 APG) drives Cleveland’s offense
Murray (22.1 PPG) counters but may be limited
- Jarrett Allen (CLE) vs. Nikola Jokic (DEN): Allen (17.6 PPG, 11.4 RPG) anchors the paint
Jokic (27.2 PPG, 13.1 RPG, 10.4 APG) is a triple-double machine if he plays
- Georges Niang (CLE) vs. Michael Porter Jr. (DEN): Niang steps up sans Mobley (14.2 PPG). Porter (19.8 PPG, 37.1% 3P) exploits spacing
- Other Notables: Craig Porter Jr. (CLE) vs. Christian Braun (DEN); Caris LeVert (CLE) vs. Julian Strawther (DEN).
Expected Lineups (subject to injuries):
- Cavaliers: Porter Jr. (PG), Mitchell (SG), Okoro (SF), Niang (PF), Allen (C)
- Nuggets: Murray (PG, if plays), Braun (SG), Porter Jr. (SF), Strawther (PF), Jokic (C)
Series History
Denver leads the all-time series 54-47 over 101 games. Cleveland has won the last three, including 113-108 on January 2, 2026. Recent games trend over (6-4 O/U in last 10), with Cleveland 6-4 ATS in the series.
Betting Trends
- Cavaliers Trends: 6-4 ATS in last 10; 21-32 ATS overall; 15-11 ATS on road; 25-28 O/U
- Nuggets Trends: 3-2 ATS in last 5; 31-22 ATS overall; 19-10 ATS at home; 34-19 O/U
Game Odds
Cleveland Cavaliers 240.5
Denver Nuggets – 1.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, February 8, 2026
