Brooklyn Nets vs. Denver Nuggets: Odds, Picks, and Predictions

The Brooklyn Nets are set to face the Denver Nuggets on Thursday at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. The game will tip off at 9 p.m. ET. As the teams prepare to clash, let’s delve into the current odds and expert predictions surrounding this matchup.

Brooklyn Nets vs. Denver Nuggets: Recent Performance

The Nets enter this game with a record of 12 wins and 33 losses. Their recent form has been disappointing, losing six consecutive games and 11 of their past 12 outings. In their last game, Brooklyn fell to the Phoenix Suns, 106-102, but managed to cover the spread as an 8-point underdog.

The Nuggets stand at 31 wins and 16 losses and are looking to bounce back after a narrow defeat to the Detroit Pistons, ending in a 109-107 score. Despite the loss, Denver covered the spread as a 7-point underdog.

Season Series Overview

This matchup marks the second meeting between these teams this season. The Nets took the first game, securing a 127-115 win at Barclays Center on January 4. During that contest, Michael Porter Jr. led the Nuggets with 27 points and 11 rebounds, while Noah Clowney had a breakout performance for the Nets with 22 points.

Odds and Betting Lines

• Moneyline: Nets +240 | Nuggets -300
• Spread: Nets +7.5 (-110) | Nuggets -7.5 (-110)
• Over/Under: 209.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Injury Report

Both teams are dealing with key injuries that could impact the game’s outcome:

• Nets:
  • Noah Clowney (back) – out
  • Egor Demin (foot) – out
  • Haywood Highsmith (knee) – out
  • Terance Mann (back) – questionable
  • Cam Thomas (hamstring) – out
  • Ziaire Williams (calf) – out
• Nuggets:
  • Tamar Bates (foot) – out
  • Christian Braun (ankle) – out
  • Aaron Gordon (hamstring) – out
  • Cam Johnson (knee) – out
  • Nikola Jokic (knee) – out
  • Jamal Murray (hamstring) – probable
  • Jonas Valanciunas (calf) – probable

Expert Predictions

The experts predict a close contest, favoring the Nuggets to win 113-108. However, with the uncertainties surrounding their lineup, especially the absence of Nikola Jokic and other key players, backing the Nuggets could be risky. Thus, the recommended strategy is to bet on the Nets at +7.5.

Furthermore, the point total of 209.5 seems low. The Nets have consistently hit the over in several of their recent games, making the over a viable option as well.

Stay tuned for more insights and updates as the game approaches!