The Cavaliers are coming into this game with a 26-4 record this season and they have been the best team in the league this season by far. They have won their last 5 straight games and their defense has been great in these as they have held opponents to 101 points or less in 3 of their last 4 games. Most of their losses have come on the road this season, but they have still won 2 of their last 3 games on the road and are 9-3 in road games this season. They are going up against a Nuggets team that is 16-12 this season, but they have not been playing well in their recent games. They are coming off of a 10 point loss to the Suns in their last game and the Suns were missing Devin Booker in that game as well. They have also taken some questionable losses in December, losing to teams like the Wizards and the Trail Blazers who are 2 of the worst teams in the league and needing OT to beat the Pelicans by 2 points as well. They have been better at home this season at 8-4 and they have won their last 3 straight games there, but they have been very inconsistent against stronger opponents and will also be missing a starter in this game as well. The Nuggets also played on Christmas Day in Phoenix while the Cavaliers have been off since Monday so they are the more rested team and they are going to get up for this game against a quality opponent. The Cavaliers will cover the spread in this game.