Denver Nuggets at Atlanta Hawks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Denver Nuggets at Atlanta Hawks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Denver Nuggets (14-7) square off against the Atlanta Hawks (12-10) Friday at State Farm Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. Hawks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Nuggets defeated the Houston Rockets 120-100 Wednesday to cover as 11-point favorites at home. Denver is on a 4-game win streak and has won 5 of its last 6 overall.

The Hawks took down the Orlando Magic 125-108 Wednesday as they covered as 6.5-point road favorites. The win over Orlando ended a 3-game losing skid.

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Nuggets at Hawks odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:05 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Hawks +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets -2.5 (-115) | Hawks +2.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Nuggets at Hawks key injuries

Nuggets

  • G Jamal Murray (quad) probable
  • F Michael Porter Jr. (heel) out

Hawks

  • G Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) questionable
  • C Clint Capela (foot) questionable
  • F John Collins (ankle) out
  • F De’Andre Hunter (hip) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Nuggets at Hawks picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 119, Hawks 114

Moneyline

The Hawks have struggled recently, so NUGGETS (-140) is where I’m leaning in this game. Atlanta has lost 6 of its last 10 games and despite being 7-4 at home this season, it’s lost 2 of its last 4 home contests.

Against the spread

Even though Denver has beaten struggling teams on its win streak, NUGGETS -2.5 (-115) is an intriguing bet. C Nikola Jokic should have no issues having success against a hobbled frontcourt of the Hawks Friday.

The Nuggets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games and are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings with the Hawks.

Over/Under

OVER 231.5 (-115) appears to be the ideal wager. While the Hawks have the 20th-best offensive rating, the Nuggets own the 3rd-best offensive rating in the NBA.

The Hawks are 4-0 to the Over in their last 4 games against a team with a winning record. Also, the Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings between the Nuggets and the Hawks.

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Denver Nuggets at Atlanta Hawks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Denver Nuggets at Atlanta Hawks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Denver Nuggets (14-14) visit the Atlanta Hawks (14-14) Friday. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Nuggets vs. Hawks odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

While the Nuggets are just 5-5 straight-up and 5-5 against the spread over their last 10 games, the Over has gone 9-1. For the season, the Nuggets are one of the worst covering teams at 12-16.

Atlanta is right there with them at 12-16, both having entered this season with higher expectations than a .500 team. The Hawks rank fourth in points per game (111.4 PPG). Both teams are at or above .500 on the Over.

Nuggets at Hawks odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:12 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Nuggets +145 (bet $100 to win $155) | Hawks -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets +4.5 (-115) | Hawks -4.5 (-107)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Nuggets at Hawks key injuries

Nuggets

  • PF JaMychal Green (ankle) out
  • PG Markus Howard (knee) out
  • SF Michael Porter Jr. (back) out

Hawks

  • SG Bogdan Bogdanovic (ankle) out
  • SF De’Andre Hunter (wrist) out

Nuggets at Hawks odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Hawks 115, Nuggets 109

Money line

PASS.

These teams are relatively even matched, and I’m not a big fan of -180 for Atlanta here. The Nuggets are just 6-9 on the road, so they haven’t been great outside of the Mile High city. I’d look to the spread for value.

Against the spread

“LEAN” HAWKS -4.5 (-107) as the better side of the spread.

Atlanta is 8-6 at home and 6-8 on the road. Similarly, the Nuggets are better at home and worse on the road. Also, the Nuggets are down two of their best players in Bogdanovic and Hunter.

The Nuggets allow opponents to shoot 47% from the field, one of the worst rates in the league. The Hawks, on the other hand, rank 9th in field-goal percentage and have the second-fewest turnovers per game.

They’re a well-coached team that executes at a high rate offensively. I’d back them to get the win at home and cover the spread against a Nuggets team far too reliant on MVP C Nikola Jokic.

Over/Under

BET OVER 222.5 (-110) as both teams have absolutely dynamic offenses.

The Hawks are averaging over 111 points per game. That type of scoring is hard to find, and the Hawks have it in All-Star PG Trae Young. However, they’re also inferior defensively, ranking 20th in opponents’ shooting.

The Nuggets rank in the bottom half of the league in opponents’ 3-point shooting rate. The Hawks should be able to pour it in from deep, which is their strength.

Considering Denver has topped 110 in 4 of its last 5, I’d bank on more points in this one.

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Denver Nuggets at Atlanta Hawks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Denver Nuggets at Atlanta Hawks NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Denver Nuggets (16-13) wrap up their four-game Eastern Conference road trip against the Atlanta Hawks (12-17) Sunday night. Tip-off is at 7:30 p.m. ET in State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Below, we analyze the Nuggets-Hawks NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Nuggets at Hawks: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:15 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Nuggets -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Hawks +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Nuggets -2.5 (-115) | Hawks +2.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under: 231.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Nuggets at Hawks: Key injuries

Nuggets

  • PF JaMychal Green (shoulder) out
  • SG Gary Harris (thigh) out
  • PF Paul Millsap (knee) out
  • P.J. Dozier (hamstring) out

Hawks

  • SG Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) out
  • SF De’Andre Hunter (knee) out
  • PG Rajon Rondo (back) out
  • Kris Dunn (ankle) out

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Nuggets at Hawks: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Nuggets 121, Hawks 114

Money line (ML)

The Hawks have lost five of six and eight of ten overall. Denver has won four of their last six games. However, they have lost five of their last six games on the road.

Atlanta hasn’t been good at home, though, having lost six of their last seven at State Farm Arena. Denver has been reliable as a road favorite, going 7-3 in such games.

Take the NUGGETS (-150).

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Against the spread (ATS)

Neither Atlanta nor Denver are reliable against the spread overall. The Nuggets are 13-16 ATS and the Hawks are 14-15 ATS, although the Nuggets do beat the spread by an average of 0.6 points. Denver has covered the spread in six of 10 road games as the favorite. Atlanta is 2-4 ATS as a home dog.

Take the NUGGETS -2.5 (-115).

Over/Under (O/U)

Denver is extremely reliable with the total. The Nuggets have the third-highest Over percentage in the league at 69%. They score a lot and give up a lot of points. Whether you look at the numbers on the road or as the favorite, they go Over more than 66% of the time.

Take OVER 232.5 (-110). 

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