Final Score: Nuggets 108 - Cavaliers 113
Friday, January 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
Nuggets @ Cavaliers
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Nuggets | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 54 | 46 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 107.0 | 106.0 |
| Last meeting | 135 | 149 |
| Stat | Nuggets | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 33 | 35 |
| Avg points scored | 125.1 | 119.6 |
| Avg points conceded | 118.0 | 117.1 |
| Win percentage | 70% | 54% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 72% | 60% |
Recent Results
Nuggets
@ Toronto Raptors
Dec 31, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 209
106-103
@ Miami Heat
Dec 29, 2025 · Margin: -24 · Total: 270
123-147
@ Orlando Magic
Dec 27, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 253
126-127
vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Dec 25, 2025 · Margin: +4 · Total: 280
142-138
@ Dallas Mavericks
Dec 23, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 261
130-131
vs Utah Jazz
Dec 22, 2025 · Margin: +23 · Total: 247
135-112
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 20, 2025 · Margin: -14 · Total: 216
101-115
vs Orlando Magic
Dec 18, 2025 · Margin: +11 · Total: 241
126-115
vs Houston Rockets
Dec 15, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 253
128-125
@ Sacramento Kings
Dec 11, 2025 · Margin: +31 · Total: 241
136-105
Cavaliers
vs Phoenix Suns
Dec 31, 2025 · Margin: +16 · Total: 242
129-113
@ San Antonio Spurs
Dec 29, 2025 · Margin: +12 · Total: 214
113-101
@ Houston Rockets
Dec 27, 2025 · Margin: -17 · Total: 217
100-117
@ New York Knicks
Dec 25, 2025 · Margin: -2 · Total: 250
124-126
vs New Orleans Pelicans
Dec 23, 2025 · Margin: +23 · Total: 259
141-118
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 22, 2025 · Margin: +7 · Total: 271
139-132
vs Chicago Bulls
Dec 19, 2025 · Margin: -11 · Total: 261
125-136
@ Chicago Bulls
Dec 17, 2025 · Margin: -16 · Total: 238
111-127
vs Charlotte Hornets
Dec 14, 2025 · Margin: -8 · Total: 230
111-119
@ Washington Wizards
Dec 12, 2025 · Margin: +4 · Total: 256
130-126