Denver Nuggets (11-10) vs. Atlanta Hawks (13-11)
December 8, 2024 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Atlanta Hawks -3.5; Over/Under: +236.5
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The Denver Nuggets and Atlanta Hawks meet Sunday in NBA action at the State Farm Arena. Here’s an Atlanta Hawks vs Denver Nuggets Prediction. This article will include an Atlanta Hawks vs Denver Nuggets Pick.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets lost to the Cavs and Wizards, and they play the Clippers, Kings, and Trail Blazers next. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 117.9 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 116.8 points on 47 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 29.9 points and 13.4 rebounds, while Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 19 points and 7.2 rebounds. Jamal Murray is the third double-digit scorer and Christian Braun is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.4 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Lakers and Bucks, and they play the Knicks, Spurs, and Grizzlies next. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 116.7 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 118.4 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 20.7 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Jalen Johnson is averaging 20.1 points and 9.9 rebounds. De’Andre Hunter is the third double-digit scorer, and Dyson Daniels is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 38.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Nuggets have lost each of their last nine games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Hawks.
- The Hawks have won each of their last six games.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Eleven of the Hawks’ last 12 games as home favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
- Nine of the Nuggets’ last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hawks rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (38.5%).
- The Hawks rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (16.2).
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for assists per game this season (30.3).
- The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (30.0).
Atlanta Hawks vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
The Denver Nuggets in the underdog role is always attractive given the talent and the fact they have the best player in the world. The problem is the Nuggets are on the end of a back-to-back and just lost to the Wizards. You, three of your friends, and myself could beat the Wizards. The Atlanta Hawks have won 6 straight games, and most of those wins have come against playoff-caliber teams. Just for losing to the Wizards, the Nuggets have to be faded at least for a game. Give me the Hawks.
