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The Denver Nuggets (11-10) and Atlanta Hawks (13-11) meet Sunday at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Nuggets vs. Hawks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Nuggets won 2-0 in 2023-24
The Nuggets suffered an embarrassing 122-113 loss at the Washington Wizards Saturday as an 11.5-point favorite while the total (235) pushed at most shops. It spoiled an amazing effort by Nikola Jokic, who went for 56 points on 22-of-38 shooting, while adding 16 rebounds, 8 assists and a steal with 3 triples. Russell Westbrook also had 7 points with 12 assists and 10 rebounds.
The Hawks have been red-hot lately. Atlanta won its sixth consecutive game Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers 134-132 in OT, although it missed covering as a 4-point favorite as the Over (234.5) hit. Atlanta is 4-2 against the spread (ATS) during the win streak, which includes a home-and-home sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers Nov. 27-29.
Nuggets at Hawks odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 7:39 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Nuggets +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Hawks -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Nuggets +3.5 (-105) | Hawks -3.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 241.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Nuggets at Hawks key injuries
Nuggets
(not yet submitted – below was for Saturday’s game)
- F Vlatko Cancar (knee) out
- F Aaron Gordon (calf) questionable
- G Jamal Murray (hamstring) questionable
- F Dario Saric (ankle) questionable
Hawks
- G Jalen Johnson (shoulder) questionable
- G Trae Young (Achilles) probable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Nuggets at Hawks picks and predictions
Prediction
Hawks 125, Nuggets 118
Moneyline
The Hawks (-175) are just a little too expensive for a straight up bet. While the Nuggets (+145) aren’t playing very well lately, and they’re coming off an embarrassing loss in Washington, they still are very dangerous and capable of winning this one outright. It’s too much risk for not enough reward to back Atlanta straight up.
PASS.
Against the spread
The HAWKS -3.5 (-115) are worth backing at home Sunday, as the Nuggets +3.5 (-105) are reeling, and playing on no rest.
Denver has failed to cover the past 4 games, while going 3-8 ATS in the previous 11 outings dating back to Nov. 15. In addition, the Nuggets are 0-3 ATS in the past 3 tries against Eastern Conference teams, while going 1-6 ATS in 7 games this season.
Over/Under
OVER 241.5 (-110) is a super high number, so be very careful.
However, the Over is 13-5-1 for the Nuggets in the past 19 games, while going 6-0-1 in 7 meetings with Eastern Conference opponents this season.
The Hawks have scored 117 or more points in 7 of the past 8 games, and the Over is 5-3 in the span. The Over is also 4-0 in 4 home games against Western Conference foes this season.
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