The Denver Nuggets (11-10) travel to face off against the Atlanta Hawks (13-11) on Sunday, December 8th. This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and televised on ALT. The Hawks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Nuggets are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Nuggets. Tip-off is set for 6:00 ET.

Nuggets vs Hawks

The Nuggets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Nuggets fell to 11-10 on the season after a 122-113 road loss to the Wizards on Saturday. Denver, favored by 12 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points barely exceeded the 234.5 O/U line, finishing at 235.

Washington took control early, leading 69-57 at halftime. Denver responded by outscoring the Wizards 36-30 in the third quarter but couldn’t complete the comeback, as they were held to just 20 points in the final period while Washington added 23.

The Hawks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Hawks improved to 13-11 on the season with a 134-132 win over the Lakers on Friday. Atlanta, playing at home, was favored by four points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total of 266 points went well over the pre-game line of 234.5.

Atlanta overcame a 13-0 Lakers run that stretched the score from 67-66 to 79-67. They rallied in the 4th quarter, outscoring L.A. 25-22 to seal the win.

Nuggets Offense Breakdown

Nikola Jokić was dominant in the Nuggets’ 122-113 loss to the Wizards, finishing with 56 points, 16 rebounds, and 8 assists. He shot 57.9% from the field and made 3 three-pointers at a 60% clip. Jokić scored 23 points in the 3rd quarter alone, and Julian Strawther added 7 of his 18 points in the 4th.

As a team, the Nuggets struggled from beyond the arc, making just 5 threes on 20.8% shooting. They shot 48.9% overall from the field. Christian Braun contributed 14 points, and Michael Porter added 11, with 6 of those coming in the 3rd quarter.

Hawks Offense Breakdown

Trae Young’s 31 points and 20 assists helped the Hawks edge the Lakers 134-132, despite shooting just 36% from the field. He hit 5 threes at 38.5%, while De’Andre Hunter also made 5 threes, shooting 71.4% from deep and finishing with 26 points. Bogdan Bogdanovic added 20 points, connecting on 4 threes.

The Hawks hit 17 threes as a team, shooting 42.5% from beyond the arc and 50% overall. Young scored 15 points in the 3rd quarter, and added 7 more in the 4th, while Hunter contributed 8 points in the 3rd and 6 more in the final period.

Nuggets Team Defense

The Nuggets struggled defensively in the first three quarters, giving up 36 points in the 1st and 33 in the 2nd, before tightening up in the 4th, where they allowed just 23 points. Overall, Denver allowed the Wizards to shoot 48% from the field.

Denver also gave up 16 three-pointers, with Washington hitting 39% from deep. The Wizards went to the line 22 times, making 16 free throws. The Nuggets finished with 32 defensive rebounds but allowed 15 offensive boards, while also recording 11 steals and 6 blocks.

Hawks Team Defense

The Nuggets struggled defensively in the first three quarters, allowing 36 points in the 1st and 33 in the 2nd, before giving up 30 in the 3rd. They tightened up in the 4th, holding the Wizards to 23 points, but it wasn’t enough to avoid a 122-113 loss.

Overall, Denver allowed Washington to shoot 48% from the field, including 39% from three-point range, with the Wizards hitting 16 threes. The Nuggets also sent Washington to the line 22 times, where they made 16 free throws. Denver finished with 11 steals and 6 blocks.

Nuggets vs Hawks Trends

• When looking at their past ten road matchups, Denver has an ATS record of 4-6 while averaging 116 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
• Across their last three home contests, Atlanta has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 120 points per game.
• Denver has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 ATS in their last five games.
• Although the Hawks have a strong straight up record in their last three games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 1-2.

Nuggets vs Hawks Prediction

For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Hawks to secure the win, with an expected final score of 138-121. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -3.5.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 240.5, and our model projects the Nuggets and Hawks to reach a combined total of 259 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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