Brooklyn Nets vs Denver Nuggets Matchup

Keep reading to see our Nets vs Nuggets NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Nets face the Nuggets at 13-24.
  • Brooklyn has an effective field goal percentage of 53% (20th).
  • The Nets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Nuggets.
  • The Nuggets are set to host the Nets at 21-15.
  • Defensively, Denver are giving up 116.9 points per game.
  • The Nuggets are coming off a 126-103 win vs. the Nets.

Nets vs Nuggets Prediction

At 9:00 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (13-24) will travel to Denver to take on the Nuggets (21-15) in a non-conference matchup. The Nuggets are currently favored by 15 points and have a moneyline of -1198. The Nets, who have lost three straight, are +738 on the moneyline.

This game will be played at Ball Arena and can be seen on ALT.

Nets vs. Nuggets Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Brooklyn Nets at Denver Nuggets
  • Where: Denver at Ball Arena
  • Date: Friday, January 10th
  • Betting Odds DEN -15, BKN +738 | DEN -1198 O/U 221

Nets Preview: Can the Nets Grab a Win in Denver?

The Nets dropped to 13-24 on the season after a 113-98 home loss to the Pistons on Wednesday. Brooklyn entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 211 points narrowly missed the O/U line of 211.5.

Detroit took control with a 12-0 run, extending their lead from 46-41 to 53-41. The Pistons outscored the Nets 32-21 in the 3rd quarter, putting Brooklyn in a 91-70 hole heading into the 4th. The Nets won the final quarter 28-22 but couldn’t close the gap.

The Nets struggled offensively in their 113-98 loss to the Pistons, shooting just 38.4% from the field. Their three-point shooting was also below average, hitting 33.3% with 13 made threes.

Noah Clowney led the way with 29 points, knocking down 5 threes at a 45.5% clip. He scored 10 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters.

Defensively, the Nets struggled in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, giving up 32 points in each, which contributed to their 113-98 loss to the Pistons. Brooklyn allowed Detroit to shoot 52% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Pistons hit 15 threes at a 40% clip. The Nets sent Detroit to the line 12 times, where they made 8 free throws. Brooklyn finished with 10 steals and 4 blocks.

Nuggets Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Denver?

The Nets fell to 13-24 on the season after a 113-98 home loss to the Pistons on Wednesday. Brooklyn entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game narrowly stayed under the 211.5 line, with a combined 211 points.

A pivotal moment came when the Pistons went on a 12-0 run, extending the score from 46-41 to 53-41. Detroit took control by outscoring Brooklyn 32-21 in the 3rd quarter, and although the Nets won the 4th quarter 28-22, they couldn’t overcome the 91-70 deficit they faced heading into the final period.

The Nuggets shot 55.1% from the field and connected on 17 threes at a 48.6% clip in their 126-103 win over the Clippers. Jamal Murray led the way with 21 points, hitting 4 threes at 66.7% efficiency, and added 9 assists.

Russell Westbrook and Michael Porter Jr. each contributed 19 points, with Porter shooting 66.7% from the floor and making 3 threes at 60%. Westbrook scored 11 of his points in the 3rd quarter, while DeAndre Jordan added 8 of his 12 points in the same period.

The Nuggets' defense shined on Wednesday, holding the Clippers to just 103 points on 37% shooting. Denver started strong, allowing only 19 points in the 1st quarter, and gave up 31 in the 2nd. They tightened up in the 3rd and 4th, allowing 27 and 26 points, respectively.

From beyond the arc, the Nuggets limited the Clippers to 11 threes on 28% shooting. Denver also grabbed 38 defensive rebounds, giving up 9 offensive boards, while adding 7 steals and 3 blocks.

Nets vs Nuggets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Brooklyn has a 2-3 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 106 points per game while allowing 111. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
  • When looking at their past three matchups at home, Denver has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 118 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Nets have a straight up record of 3-7. But, their mark vs the spread was just 4-6.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Denver has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 7-3 straight up.

Nets vs Nuggets Prediction

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