This is too high of a total with Cleveland involved. The Cavaliers rank No. 3 defensively in fewest points allowed. Denver is minus its top scorer and go-to-guy Danilo Gallinari.

The Cavaliers should be particularly motivated to clamp down on defense after giving up an embarrassing 122 points to Miami in their last game.

The under is 6-1-1 the past eight times these teams have met.