Nuggets vs. Cavaliers Player Props | NBA Prop Picks & Best Bets for Friday (Jan. 2)
I'm offering my best Nuggets vs. Cavaliers player props as Denver looks to stay afloat without three-time MVP Nikola Jokic. My NBA best bets include backing Donovan Mitchell on his home floor and two separate plays on Jamal Murray.
Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET from Rocket Arena in Cleveland (Prime Video), with the Cavaliers a 13.5-point betting favorite.
🏀 Nuggets vs. Cavaliers player prop picks
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| Player | Prop bet | Best odds | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell, SG, Cavaliers | Over 29.5 points | -104 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Jamal Murray, PG, Nuggets | Under 34.5 points + assists | -106 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Jamal Murray, PG, Nuggets | Over 2.5 3-pointers made | -160 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐ |
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Donovan Mitchell Over 29.5 points (-104) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Donovan Mitchell is having a career-best scoring season, including averaging Over 30 points per game at home this season.
This profiles as a favorable matchup for him against a Denver team that ranks 20th in defensive rating.
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Jamal Murray Under 34.5 points + assists (-106) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jamal Murray will have the defensive attention without Nikola Jokic on the floor.
Though that means more usage and shots for the Canadian, Murray has gone Under this combo total in three straight games. He shot just 33% from the field in the first contest following Jokic's injury.
Jamal Murray Over 2.5 3-pointers made (-160) ⭐⭐⭐
While I'm fading Murray's points + assists combo prop, I actually love his chances of hitting at least three 3-pointers against Cleveland.
The Cavaliers rank third-worst in 3-point shooting percentage against (37.7%), while Murray is averaging 3.4 makes from long range this season. The only thing preventing from this being more than a three-star play is the -160 odds we're being offered at FanDuel.
Our Shane Thurston offers his best plays for Friday's entire slate in his NBA player props today.
🚀 Best Nuggets vs. Cavaliers SGP bets
💵 Nuggets vs. Cavaliers same-game parlay
- Donovan Mitchell Over 29.5 points (-104) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Jamal Murray Under 34.5 points + assists (-106) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Jamal Murray Over 2.5 3-pointers made (-160) ⭐⭐⭐
Best odds: +519 via FanDuel ($10 to win $51.96)
📺 How to watch Nuggets vs. Cavaliers
- Date: Friday, Jan. 2
- Tipoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Rocket Arena (Cleveland)
- TV: Prime Video
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