Nuggets vs. Hawks Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for January 1

Nuggets vs. Hawks Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2025
• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• Venue: Ball Arena -- Denver, Colorado
• Coverage: ALT and FDSSE

The Atlanta Hawks (18-15) are 6-point underdogs as they try to extend a four-game win streak when they visit the Denver Nuggets (18-13) on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Ball Arena. The contest airs at 9:00 PM ET on ALT and FDSSE. The matchup has an over/under of 247.

Nuggets vs. Hawks Odds & Spread

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Nuggets vs. Hawks Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Nuggets win (76.1%)

Nuggets vs. Hawks Betting Trends

• The Nuggets have covered the spread 13 times over 31 games with a set spread.
• The Hawks have played 33 games, with 15 wins against the spread.
• Nuggets games have gone over the total 21 times out of 33 chances this season.
• Hawks games this year have hit the over 66.7% of the time (22 out of 33 games with a set point total).
• Against the spread, Denver has performed better at home, covering six times in 14 home games, and seven times in 17 road games.
• At home, the Nuggets eclipse the over/under 64.3% of the time (nine of 14 games). They hit the over more often in road games, eclipsing the total in 70.6% of games (12 of 17).
• Atlanta's winning percentage against the spread at home is .412 (7-10-0). Away, it is .500 (8-8-0).
• Hawks games have finished above the over/under 76.5% of the time at home (13 of 17), and 56.2% of the time on the road (nine of 16).

Nuggets Leaders

• Nikola Jokic's numbers on the season are 31 points, 12.9 boards and 9.5 assists per contest, shooting 56.3% from the field and 48.9% from beyond the arc (second in league), with an average of 2.3 made 3-pointers.
• Michael Porter Jr. averages 18.7 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists, shooting 51.9% from the floor and 41.3% from beyond the arc, with 2.5 made treys per contest.
• Jamal Murray is averaging 19.8 points, 4.2 boards and 6.4 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.5 steals and 0.7 blocked shots.
• Russell Westbrook is averaging 12.1 points, 4.5 boards and 6.5 assists.
• Christian Braun is averaging 14.1 points, 2 assists and 4.8 rebounds.

Hawks Leaders

• Per game, Trae Young provides the Hawks 22 points, 3.6 boards and 12.1 assists. He also averages 1.3 steals and 0.2 blocks.
• Per game, Jalen Johnson provides the Hawks 19.9 points, 10.2 boards and 5.4 assists. He also averages 1.5 steals and 1.1 blocks.
• The Hawks are getting 13 points, 5.1 boards and 3.5 assists per game from Dyson Daniels.
• Clint Capela's numbers on the season are 9.6 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. He is draining 58% of his shots from the floor (eighth in league).
• Per game, De'Andre Hunter gives the Hawks 20.6 points, 4.1 boards and 1.3 assists, plus 0.8 steals and 0.1 blocks.

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