The Denver Nuggets (24-11) visit the Atlanta Hawks (8-28) Monday at State Farm Arena for a 7:30 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Nuggets-Hawks odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
The Nuggets lost as a 13-point favorite 128-114 at the Washington Wizards Saturday to fall to 1-2 on a current five-game road trip.
Meanwhile, the Hawks pulled off a stunner, winning at home vs. the Indiana Pacers 116-111 as 7.5-point underdog Saturday. Atlanta has now won two of its last three games, following a 10-game losing streak.
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Nuggets at Hawks: Key injuries
Nuggets
- C Bol Bol (foot) out
Hawks
- SG DeAndre’ Bembry (elbow and hip) probable
- C John Collins (back) questionable
- C Damian Jones (right adductor) probable
- PF Jabari Parker (throat infection) questionable
- SG Evan Turner (hamstring) questionable
- SF Cam Reddish (wrist) questionable
Nuggets at Hawks: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Nuggets 119, Hawks 109
Moneyline (ML)
PASS. The Hawks (+290) have won two of their last three, so it’s possible they’ve found a groove, but I like Nuggets (-385) to win here. I’m just not going to bet the ML as I’m going to focus on the spread.
New to sports betting? A Hawks ML wager profits $2.40 on every $1 bet if they win. A Nuggets ML play requires every $3.13 wagered to profit $1 if they prevail.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The NUGGETS (-7.5, -129) is worth a small play. They had all day Sunday and most of Monday to think about Saturday’s embarrassing 14-point loss at the Wizards. Expect a focused Nuggets squad to take care of business, but it could be close. Denver is 9-7 straight up (SU) on the road, but 6-8-2 ATS in those games. Atlanta is 4-12 SU and 9-7 ATS at home.
Every $1.06 wagered on the Nuggets spread will profit $1 if they win by 8 points or more (Ex: A $10.60 bet profits $10, a $53 wager profits $50 and it will take a $106 bet to profit $100).
Over/Under (O/U)
The OVER 220.5 (-106) is the STRONGEST PLAY. The Nuggets have hit five Overs in a row, averaging 115.8 points per game and allowing 119.8 PPG in those contests. The Hawks scare me a little here as they’ve only averaged 98.0 points in their last five games while giving up 106.2 points per contest. However, I see Denver opening up a big lead midway through and this turning into a track meet.
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