Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Nets versus the Nuggets? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ALT. The game will be played at Ball Arena in Denver, CO. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 228.5 points, and the Nuggets are favored at FanDuel to win at home vs. the Nets.
Brooklyn Nets Preview
Today, the Nets are entering the action with an overall record of 13-10 and have achieved a 2-1 record over their last three games. In their 23 games, the Nets have achieved a 11-8 record in games against Eastern Conference teams, and they have a 2-2 record in non-conference play.
Against the spread, Brooklyn have an above .500 record vs. the spread sitting at 17-5 ATS. During this season, Brooklyn has a 8-1 record against the spread as favorites and 9-4 as underdogs.
The Nets offense is coming off a game where they scored 116 points against the Suns. They posted a field goal percentage of 46.1% and connected on 15 threes. Leading the Nets in scoring vs. the Suns was Cam Thomas with his 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.
Denver Nuggets Preview
Looking at the Nuggets’ previous ten games, they are 6-4 and face the Nets with an overall mark of 16-9. In road games, the Nuggets have a 7-8 record this season, in contrast to their 9-1 record when playing at home.
Against the spread, the Nuggets have covered in two straight games and have an overall ATS record of 10-14. In their last two games as underdogs, the Nuggets have faced ATS losses, and they have a 9-12 record against the spread as favorites.
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. Leading the team in scoring is Nikola Jokic, who is averaging 27.2 heading into today’s matchup. Additionally, Michael Porter Jr. also maintains a PPG average of 17 heading into game.
The Nuggets’ defense is presently ranked 8th in the league, allowing an average of 110.9 points per contest.
Most recently, the Nuggets’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 106 points to the Bulls.
Last season, the Nets and Nuggets did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Nuggets have the leg up at 2-1. The Nuggets also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 226 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1. The last three times, the Nets have matched up against the Nuggets on the road, they are 2-1 vs. the spread.
How to Bet Nuggets vs. Nets in New York
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +9.5, the Nets is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout. As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 228.5, and our model projects the Nets and Nuggets to reach a combined total of 219 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
- SportsBettingNY ATS Prediction: Nets +9.5
- SportsBettingNY OU Prediction: Under 228.5