The Nets are gearing up for a showdown against the Denver Nuggets on Friday, Dec 22. Today’s game is scheduled to start at 7:30 ET and will be broadcast on NBA. Denver comes into this matchup as 4.5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 231.5. Will the Nuggets manage to secure a win as the favorite? Below, you’ll find our Nets vs. Nuggets player props and predictions.
Nets vs. Nuggets Odds
- Spread: Nuggets -4.5
- Total 231.5
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Dec 22
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn NY
- TV: NBA
Nuggets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Nuggets have an over/under record of 0-4-1 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Across their last three road contests, Denver has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-0. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 118 points per game.
- Denver has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
Nets Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Nets have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last three games at home, the Nets have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 109 points per game in these contests.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Nets have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-4.
Will Denver Make it Happen on the Road?
In non-conference play, the Nuggets have gone 6-2 and are 13-8 against Western Conference teams. Overall, the Nuggets are 19-10 and have a 4-1 record in their last five games.
The Nuggets offense is coming off a game where they scored 113 points against the Raptors. They posted a field goal percentage of 50% and connected on 12 threes. Nuggets has been good on the offensive glass this season, pulling down 11.6 offensive rebounds per game. Their three-point percentage this season is 37% while ranking 27th in terms of pace.
This season, the Nuggets defense has been impressive, holding the 4 position in the league while permitting an average of 110.3 points per contest.
Most recently, the Nuggets’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 104 points to the Raptors.
Taking a Look at the Nets Chances at Home
Heading into their matchup with the Nuggets, the Nets are 13-14 overall and are looking to snap their four game losing streak. In road games, the Nets are 5-8 this season compared to their 8-6 record at home.
Coming off their recent game, the Nets offense tallied 102 points in a matchup against the Knicks. Their field goal percentage for the game was 36.6%, and they made 15 threes. Cam Thomas was the leading scorer for the Nets, putting up 20 points. In addition, Cameron Johnson contributed 20 points.
At this time, the Nets’ defense is positioned 19 in the NBA, permitting 115.3 points per game.
For the season, Brooklyn is ranked 24th in fewest fouls per game. Team’s are averaging 21.0 free-throws per game vs. the Nets and have an overall field goal percentage of 45.8%.
Nets vs. Nuggets Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Nikola Jokic and his points prop of 26.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -130 while the under is at -105. In his matchup vs. the Nets, we are recommending to take the under on Nikola Jokic and his prop of 26.5 points. Our player projection model has him falling short of his prop with a projected 21.
- The Prop: Nikola Jokic Under 26.5 Points (-105)
Nets vs. Nuggets Predictions
For a pick on the point-spread in this Nuggets vs. Nets matchup, our bet is to grab the Nets at +4.5. Even though our projections have the Nuggets winning 109-108, we see the Nets as the play on the point-spread.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 231.5, and our model projects the Nuggets and Nets to reach a combined total of 217 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Nets +4.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook