The Nuggets are all set to face off against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday, Dec 14. Today’s game is slated to tip off at 9:00 ET and will be shown on ALT. Denver enters this contest as 9.5-point favorites, and the over/under total stands at 231. Can the Nets come out on top as the favorite? Our Nuggets vs. Nets predictions can be found below.
Nuggets vs. Nets Odds
- Spread: Nuggets -9.5
- Total 231
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, Dec 14
- Time: 9:00 ET
- Location: Ball Arena, Denver CO
- TV: ALT
Nets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Nets have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Nets have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 7-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 118 points per game in this stretch.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Nets have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
Nuggets Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Nuggets have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 1-3-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games at home, the Nuggets have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 111 points per game in this stretch.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Denver has an ATS mark of 4-5-1 while going 6-4 straight up.
Can the Nets Grab a Win on the Road?
With a record of 13-10, the Nets are above .500 as they prepare to take on the Nuggets. At home, the Nets are 8-5 compared to their 5-5 record on the road this season.
The Nets offense is coming off a game in which they scored 116 points vs. the Suns. Overall their field goal percentage was 46.1% while connecting on 15 threes. Leading the team in scoring was Cam Thomas with 24 points. Mikal Bridges also added 21 points for the Nets.
On defense, Nets is currently around the league average in points allowed, giving up an average of 113.9 points per game.
Brooklyn’s defense is currently forcing 12.3 turnovers per game, which is 6th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 12th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.6 rejections per game.
Does Denver Have What it Takes at Home?
As they prepare for today’s game, the Nuggets have won two straight and have an overall record of 16-9. When facing Western Conference teams, the Nuggets are 12-7 and have gone 4-2 in non-conference games.
In their previous game, the Nuggets’ offense finished with 114 points, which is right in line with their current average of 114.2 points per contest. Reggie Jackson led the team in scoring, putting up 25 points. Additionally, Michael Porter Jr. contributed 17 points for the Nuggets.
So far this season, the Nuggets defense has been performing well, ranking 8th in the NBA at 110.9 points allowed per contest.
So far this season, the Nuggets’ defense has struggled with fouls, averaging 22nd in fouls per contest. On average, opponents are getting to the line 23.4 times per game vs. Denver.
Nuggets vs. Nets Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Mikal Bridges and his points prop of 22.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -127 while the under is at -108. According to our projections, Mikal Bridges is expected to record 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists. Regarding his points prop, we recommend taking the under at 22.5.
- The Prop: Mikal Bridges Under 22.5 Points (-108)
Nuggets vs. Nets Predictions
As the underdogs with a spread of +9.5, we recommend going with the Nets on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 231, and our model projects the Nets and Nuggets to reach a combined total of 220 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Nets +9.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook