A Plus Picks NBA Betting Predictions: Nuggets vs Cavs Over Pick

If you're a fan of high-scoring games, you're in for a treat when the Denver Nuggets and Cleveland Cavaliers meet on Thursday, February 23. A Plus Picks is here to give you expert analysis and predict the over pick for the game. You can place your bet through the Kingpin.pro iOS and Android app.

Why the Over Will Hit

Denver has been on a roll lately, scoring an average of 117.08 points in their last 10 games. Cleveland isn't too far behind with an average of 111.75 points per game. The total has gone over in seven of Denver's last 10 games, while Cleveland has seen the over hit in five of their last six games played on a Thursday.

Jamal Murray's probable return should give Denver an extra boost on offense, while Cleveland's Cedi Osman's probable return may also contribute to the scoring. These factors suggest that both teams will be firing on all cylinders and that the over is the most likely outcome.

Why the Over May Not Hit

Denver's Aaron Gordon and Zeke Nnaji are downgraded to out, and Cleveland's Ricky Rubio is out for Thursday's game. While these injuries may weaken the defenses, they could also lead to a decrease in scoring, especially if the replacements struggle to find their rhythm.

Betting Trends

Denver is 4-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last five games, while Cleveland is 6-2 ATS in their last eight games. The total has gone over in six of Denver's last nine games against the Central Division, while the over has hit in five of Cleveland's last six games played on a Thursday.

Public Betting Data

As of this writing, 58% of the betting public is picking the over for Thursday's game.

Prediction

A Plus Picks expects a high-scoring game with both teams scoring over 110 points each. With Murray's probable return, Denver's potent offense, and Cleveland's solid scoring, we predict that the over will hit.

Pick: Over 221.5

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