The Denver Nuggets (23-11) and Brooklyn Nets (10-22) meet Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Nuggets vs. Nets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 season series: Nuggets won 2-0
The Nuggets lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-108 Friday, failing to cover as a 1.5-point road favorite with the Under (246.5) cashing. With C Nikola Jokic sidelined for the next few weeks, G Jamal Murray stepped up and scored 34 points. Denver has lost 3 of its last 4 games, going 1-3 against the spread (ATS) in that stretch. It is 18-16 ATS on the season.
The Nets were destroyed 119-99 by the Washington Wizards Friday, failing to cover as a 3-point road underdog as the Under (224) hit. Brooklyn did end with 7 players in double figures, led by C Day’Ron Sharpe, who had 14 points and 9 boards. The Nets have lost 3 straight and have failed to cover as an underdog in each. They are 14-18 ATS.
Nuggets at Nets odds
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Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Nets +118 (bet $100 to win $130)Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets -2.5 (-110) | Nets +2.5 (-110)Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Nuggets at Nets key injuries
Nuggets
G Christian Braun (ankle) questionableF Aaron Gordon (hamstring) questionableF Cameron Johnson (knee) outC Nikola Jokic (knee) outG Jamal Murray (ankle) probableC Jonas Valanciunas (calf) out
Nets
C Nic Claxton (personal) outF Haywood Highsmith (knee) outF Michael Porter Jr. (illness) probable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Nuggets at Nets picks and predictionsPrediction
Nuggets 116, Nets 110
PASS.
The Nuggets (-145) are short many key players, but they still have a championship pedigree and should win. However, they are too expensive to take, making the moneyline one to avoid.
BET NUGGETS -2.5 (-110).
There seemed to be some hope in Brooklyn, especially to end December, but all that vanished with a 20-point road loss to the Wizards. The Nets have lost their last 3 games by 20, 24, and 13 points, having failed to cover in each.
The Nuggets have been short Jokic for 2 games and have a 3-point road win over the Toronto Raptors and a 5-point road loss over the Cavaliers in the span, both impressive results. Denver has scored at least 123 points in 5 of its last 7 games.
Expect Denver to take care of business and back NUGGETS -2.5 (-110).
BET OVER 224.5 (-110).
The Nuggets have gone 4-2 O/U in their last 6 games, and despite being short Jokic, Murray has shown he can captain this offense successfully. Denver is 22-12 O/U on the season.
The Nets have gone Over in 3 of their last 5 games and have allowed at least 119 points in 3 straight. With Porter Jr. likely making his return, the Nets’ offense should find some life.
Take OVER 224.5 (-110).
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