The Atlanta Hawks (27-26) make the 4th stop in a 5-game road trip against the Denver Nuggets (36-16) Saturday. Tip-off from Ball Arena is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Hawks vs. Nuggets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Hawks have come alive offensively, scoring 113 or more points in each of the past 5 outings, cashing the Over in 4 of those contests. Atlanta has won the past 2 stops on the trip in Utah and Phoenix, while covering each of the first 3 games on the road so far.
The Nuggets have won each of the past 2 outings, too, covering as a 7-point favorite in each of those contests. The Over is also 3-0 in the past 3 games, as Denver has filled up the basket with 119 or more points during each outing in the stretch.
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Hawks at Nuggets odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 11:30 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Hawks +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Nuggets -240 (bet $240 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Hawks +5.5 (-102) | Nuggets -5.5 (-118)
- Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Hawks at Nuggets key injuries
Hawks
- None
Nuggets
- F Aaron Gordon (hamstring) questionable
- C Nikola Jokic (hamstring) questionable
- F Jack White (hip) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Hawks at Nuggets picks and predictions
Prediction
Hawks 124, Nuggets 119
Moneyline
The HAWKS (+200) are worth a roll of the dice for a chance to double up your initial wager. The reason is due to the injury report, as Atlanta is healthy, while Denver has major question marks with Gordon and Jokic uncertain to play.
The Nuggets have a back-to-back set this weekend, and they’re unlikely to push its key injured players. Jokic has played through tightness in his left hamstring across the past 3 outings. If he cannot go, Zeke Nnaji would likely the start, with DeAndre Jordan resurfacing. That isn’t likely to scare the Hawks. Meanwhile, Gordon missed Thursday’s game after sustaining an ankle injury Tuesday.
Jokic leads the team with 25.0 PPG and 11.1 RPG, while also posting 1.4 SPG with a 63.2% field-goal percentage. If he cannot go, Atlanta is a huge value.
Against the spread
HAWKS +5.5 (-102) is a slam-dunk play, whether or not Gordon and/or Jokic play or not.
Atlanta has covered in 4 in a row on the road, while going 5-1 ATS in the past 6 games against teams with a winning overall record.
While the Nuggets -5.5 (-118) have fared well against the number lately, too, the injury report makes playing Denver a huge concern.
Over/Under
OVER 233.5 (-112) is a high number, but it’s worth the roll of the dice.
The Over is 8-2 in the past 10 games overall for the Hawks, while cashing in 4 of the past 5 road games. The Over is 5-0 in the past 5 against winning teams, too.
While Jokic and/or Gordon sitting would negatively affect Denver’s ability to put up points, Atlanta would also face much less resistance, and its offensive production would increase dramatically.
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