Denver Nuggets Hosting the Atlanta Hawks Odds and Betting Pick
Betting NBA fans will be looking to hit pay dirt for their pick on Friday when the Denver Nuggets try to run the Atlanta Hawks off the court at Pepsi Center in NBA betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Atlanta Hawks betting line opened this morning as 3-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while the total was hovering around 221.5 at Sportsbook and other betting odds shops.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 115-109 victory for the Nuggets. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Atlanta Hawks vs Denver Nuggets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Denver Nuggets currently sport a record of 12-17, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 16-12-1 ATS. The Atlanta Hawks are 14-15 and 13-16 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Nuggets post a 21-8 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Hawks have gone 12-17 against the total number of points scored. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Denver vs Atlanta injuries news.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams with the Denver Nuggets rated this week at No. 13 and the Atlanta Hawks sitting at No. 29.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively the game matches up Denver's No. 7-ranked offense (107.52 PPG) against a Atlanta Hawks defense that ranks No. 16 at 103.93 PPG. The Denver Nuggets have averaged 44.77% from the field per game, less than the Atlanta Hawks have managed so far this NBA season (45.97% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Dennis Schroder scored 21 points in a failed effort to lead the Hawks to victory (they lost 92-84 to Minnesota at Philips Arena on Wednesday).
Denver got 22 points from Will Barton but lost anyway 119-102 against the Clippers on Tuesday at STAPLES Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Atlanta at Minnesota, Monday, December 26th
Denver at Los Angeles, Monday, December 26th