Cleveland Cavaliers vs Denver Nuggets Final Score & Over/Under Result — Feb 9, 2026

Donovan Mitchell's 32 points and 10 assists lifted Cleveland past Denver in a defensive grind that undercut pregame expectations. The Cavaliers' 119-117 victory marked their second straight win over the Nuggets this season—they'd topped Denver 113-108 on January 2nd—and continued their offensive dominance over the last 10 games, during which they've averaged 118.2 points per contest.

The first half unfolded methodically, with the teams combining for just 113 points across 56 in Q1 and 57 in Q2. Denver's defense tightened late, but Cleveland's balance—Jarrett Allen chipped in 22 points and 13 rebounds, while James Harden added 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists—gave the visitors an edge. The third quarter became the game's pivot: both teams unleashed 66 combined points, Cleveland's 33 matching Denver's output to maintain control. Nikola Jokić (22 points, 14 rebounds, 11 assists) and Denver's supporting cast of Julian Strawther (20 points) and Christian Braun (20 points) kept the hosts within striking distance, but the fourth quarter became a tight affair. A combined 57 points in Q4 saw Cleveland hold on for the two-point victory.

The market total of 242.5 proved optimistic. Despite Cleveland's recent scoring punch, the teams' combined 236 points fell 6.5 short, and DAGGER's pregame call to play under cashed cleanly.