If you’re looking for Hawks vs. Nuggets predictions, you’ve come to the right place. The Nuggets are on the move to take on the Hawks on Monday, Dec 11 at 7:30 ET. At present, the total is set at 241, and the Nuggets are favored by 2.5 on the road. Keep reading to get our Hawks vs. Nuggets player props and predictions.
Hawks vs. Nuggets Odds
- Spread: Nuggets -2.5
- Total 241
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Game Info
- Date: Monday, Dec 11
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: State Farm Arena, Atlanta GA
- TV: BSSE
Nuggets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Nuggets have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 1-3-1 vs. the spread.
- Across their three previous road games, Denver has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 112 points per game.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Nuggets have a straight up record of 3-2, while going 2-2-1 against the spread.
Hawks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Hawks have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 0-5 vs. the spread.
- Although Atlanta has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 3-7. The team averaged 120 points per game in these games.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Atlanta has an ATS mark of 0-3 while going 0-3 straight up.
Taking a Look at the Nuggets Chances in Atlanta
Heading into their game against the Hawks, the Nuggets are 14-9 overall and are looking to snap their three game losing skid. In Western Conference games, the Nuggets are 12-7 compared to 2-2 in non-conference games.
Compared to their season average of 113.6 points per game, the Nuggets struggled in their previous game. Against the Rockets, the Nuggets scored 106 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 42.2%. Offensively, the Nuggets have a season long field goal percentage of 48%, which is 4th in the league In terms of three-pointers, they are 17th in percentage and 23rd in three-pointers made.
At present, the Nuggets’ defense is ranked 8th, allowing 110.6 points per game.
Inside the arc, the Nuggets defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 52.3% and 36.4% from three-point territory.
Will the Hawks Come Through as Home Underdogs?
Coming into today’s game, the Hawks are 9-12 overall and are 1-4 in their last five games. In the Southeast division, they are in 3rd place and are 10th in the Eastern Conference.
In their recent matchup, the Hawks offense ended with 114 points against the 76ers. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 39.4% and made 13 threes. One area that the Hawks offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 6th in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 46%.
Looking at the Hawks defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 122.5 points per game (27th).
In the terms of takeaways, Hawks are causing 13.7 turnovers per game, ranking 19th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 24th in rejections, averaging 4.4 blocked shots each game.
Hawks vs. Nuggets Player Prop
When looking at a player prop for this game, Trae Young has a points prop of 28.5 with both the over and under paying out at -115. Our projections have Trae Young finishing with a stat line of 22 points, 3 and 10 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 28.5.
- The Prop: Trae Young Under 28.5 Points (-115)
Hawks vs. Nuggets Predictions
Coming in as the underdogs at +2.5, we have the Hawks as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 241, and our model predicts the Nuggets and Hawks to score a combined 222 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Hawks +2.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook