Atlanta Hawks
Denver Nuggets
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Hawks vs Nuggets

The Atlanta Hawks battle the Denver Nuggets in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Going Over the Total Points Makes Sense

We’re confident that Over 236.5 is the value play at -108. We’re expecting the Hawks and the Nuggets to rack up the points, so we’ll have a bet on the totals.

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Nuggets Are 9 From 10 on the Head-to-Head

Atlanta Hawks have lost back-to-back on the road. In their previous game, it was a 117-100 home win over New Orleans Pelicans at State Farm Arena. Zaccharie Risacher led the way with 25 points, while Jalen Johnson added 19 and Nickeil Alexander-Walker chipped in 17.

Denver Nuggets have triumphed in back-to-back games. The latest of these was on the road where Boston Celtics were beaten 114-110 at TD Garden. Peyton Watson racked up 30 points, Jamal Murray 22 points and 17 assists, while Tim Hardaway Jr. bagged 14 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Nuggets beat the Hawks in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 134-133 scoreline at State Farm Arena. The Nuggets have six straight wins against the Hawks. They’ve also claimed 9 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Nuggets logo Nuggets 25 12 0.676 124.1 118.1 6 10-5 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 2W
Hawks logo Hawks 18 21 0.462 118.4 119.4 -1 7-11 11-10 4-3 10-15 3-7 1W
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Atlanta Hawks – Last 10 Games

3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. The Hawks are averaging 120.9 points, 41.9 rebounds, 32.7 assists, 9.3 steals and 4.3 blocks while shooting 47.5% from the field and 74.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 122.5 points and 47.6 rebounds per matchup.

Jalen Johnson is averaging 21.8 points, 8.7 rebounds and 7.9 assists, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker averages 3.2 (35.2%) 3-pointers made.

Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games

The Nuggets have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 122.4 points, 40.4 rebounds, 28.8 assists, 6.2 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.9% from the field and 81.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 123.2 points and 45.7 rebounds.

Jamal Murray is averaging 24.1 points and 8.9 assists, while Nikola Jokic has an average of 6.2 rebounds and Tim Hardaway Jr. 3.7 (41.6%) 3-pointers made.

Atlanta Hawks vs Denver Nuggets Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Atlanta Hawks vs Denver Nuggets betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to player prop picks and best bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

The teams are certainly capable of exceeding the set points total line which leads us to predict Over 236.5 as a value pick at -108 for this NBA contest.

Our NBA handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key Hawks vs Nuggets stats:

  • The 236.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Hawks games on the road.
  • The 236.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Hawks games.
  • The 236.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Nuggets games at home.
  • The 236.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Nuggets games at home.
  • The 236.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Nuggets games at home.
  • The 236.5 line has been covered in the last 5 games between these teams.

Over 236.5 Probability

If you go by the top NBA sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.8% chance of landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Peyton Watson Over 16.5 Points -102 BetMGM logo

Peyton Watson (Nuggets) has totaled an average of 24.4 points in the past 5 games. We think this is the pick of the prop bets, with odds of -102 available when it comes to backing him on Player Points.

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Nickeil Alexander-Walker Over 3.5 Rebounds +104 BetMGM logo

Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks) has had Over 3.5 rebounds in 5 straight road games. We think this could be a telling statistic and we’ll wager him to cover the line which is available at odds of +104.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 232.5
Spread Nuggets +1.5
Player Points Peyton Watson Over 17.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Over 232.5, followed by Nuggets +1.5 on the spread and Peyton Watson (Nuggets) to score Over 17.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Hawks Hawks logo 118 - 123 Nuggets logo Nuggets

The Nuggets are capable of landing a victory and we’re going for a correct score line of 123-118 at huge odds. There’s a big return that can be achieved with this wager.

Atlanta Hawks vs Denver Nuggets Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Anticipating a Close Contest

You can back Denver Nuggets at +108 to win against Atlanta Hawks, with the latter trading at -127. According to the top NBA sportsbooks, the home team have an implied probability of 48%.

The current spread is 1.5 and total points is 232.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you're keen on Over 232.5, this selection is available at -106.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Jamal Murray Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Jamal Murray is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -120 that he gets Over 25.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -110.

Player Points
Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 25.5
-120
Under 25.5
-110
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Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 24.5
-104
Under 24.5
-128
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks)
Over 21.5
-115
Under 21.5
-115
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Peyton Watson (Nuggets)
Over 17.5
-120
Under 17.5
-112
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Player Assists
Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 9.5
+114
Under 9.5
-149
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Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 8.5
-147
Under 8.5
+110
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Dyson Daniels (Hawks)
Over 6.5
+108
Under 6.5
-143
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Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks)
Over 3.5
+138
Under 3.5
-185
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Player Rebounds
Jalen Johnson (Hawks)
Over 10.5
-100
Under 10.5
-133
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Onyeka Okongwu (Hawks)
Over 8.5
+108
Under 8.5
-143
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Dyson Daniels (Hawks)
Over 6.5
-104
Under 6.5
-128
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Peyton Watson (Nuggets)
Over 5.5
-135
Under 5.5
+102
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Nuggets Have Dominated Recent Head-to-Head Matchups at Ball Arena

The Nuggets have five wins and five losses in the last 10 games at home, putting up 125.60 points per matchup and giving up 123.30.

The Hawks own a 3-7 mark in their past 10 road games, posting 118.20 points per contest while yielding 124.70.

The Nuggets beat the Hawks 139-120 when the teams last met at Ball Arena. In the last 8 head-to-head matchups at Ball Arena, the Nuggets have notched six victories, while the Hawks have recorded two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O236.5 U236.5
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Home Stats 5-5 248.90 125.60 123.30 8 2
Atlanta Hawks logo Atlanta Hawks Away Stats 3-7 242.90 118.20 124.70 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O236.5 = Games Over 236.5 Points
  • U236.5 = Games Under 236.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Atlanta Hawks logo Atlanta Hawks Stats
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Stats
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Atlanta Hawks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jalen Johnson 35 35.5 824 291 23.5 8.3 1.6 10.3 0.5 1.3
Dyson Daniels 38 34.24 446 230 11.7 6.1 0.2 6.5 0.5 1.9
Nickeil Alexander-Walker 37 32.9 756 123 20.4 3.3 3.0 3.5 0.6 1.0

Denver Nuggets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jamal Murray 35 35.46 886 262 25.3 7.5 3.4 4.7 0.3 1.0
Nikola Jokic 32 34.56 948 351 29.6 11.0 2.1 12.1 0.8 1.4
Cameron Johnson 28 30.61 327 66 11.7 2.4 1.9 3.5 0.3 0.6

Injuries & Suspensions

Atlanta Hawks Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Atlanta Hawks Lineups

07 Jan NBA
Pelicans 100-117 Hawks
05 Jan NBA
Hawks 100-118 Raptors
03 Jan NBA
Hawks 117-134 Raptors
02 Jan NBA
Hawks 111-99 Knicks
31 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 102-126 Hawks
29 Dec NBA
Hawks 129-140 Thunder
27 Dec NBA
Knicks 128-125 Hawks
26 Dec NBA
Heat 126-111 Hawks
23 Dec NBA
Bulls 126-123 Hawks
21 Dec NBA
Bulls 152-150 Hawks

Previous Denver Nuggets Lineups

07 Jan NBA
Nuggets 114-110 Celtics
05 Jan NBA
Nuggets 125-124 76ers
04 Jan NBA
Nuggets 115-127 Nets
02 Jan NBA
Nuggets 108-113 Cavaliers
31 Dec NBA
Nuggets 106-103 Raptors
29 Dec NBA
Nuggets 123-147 Heat
27 Dec NBA
Nuggets 126-127 Magic
25 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 138-142 Nuggets
23 Dec NBA
Nuggets 130-131 Mavericks
22 Dec NBA
Jazz 112-135 Nuggets

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 24 13 0.649 119.7 115 4.7 16-4 8-9 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 23 13 0.639 117.6 110.6 7 11-6 12-7 5-4 16-8 8-2 1L
Raptors 23 15 0.605 114 111.9 2.1 12-8 11-7 3-6 20-10 6-4 3W
76ers 20 15 0.571 117.6 116.2 1.4 10-9 10-6 7-3 15-12 6-4 1W
Nets 11 23 0.324 109.3 114 -4.7 5-14 6-9 3-7 8-16 5-5 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 28 9 0.757 118.5 111.6 6.9 15-3 13-6 7-3 20-6 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 21 18 0.538 119.3 117.1 2.2 13-9 8-9 7-3 14-13 6-4 1L
Bulls 17 20 0.459 117.1 121.2 -4.1 10-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 3L
Bucks 16 21 0.432 113.3 115.6 -2.3 9-9 7-12 5-4 13-14 5-5 1L
Pacers 7 31 0.184 110.8 119.5 -8.7 5-15 2-16 2-7 5-19 1-9 1W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 21 17 0.553 116.6 115.2 1.4 12-6 9-11 5-4 15-13 5-5 1W
Heat 20 17 0.541 120.1 117.4 2.7 13-6 7-11 3-3 12-10 5-5 1L
Hawks 18 21 0.462 118.4 119.4 -1 7-11 11-10 4-3 10-15 3-7 1W
Hornets 13 25 0.342 115.4 117.2 -1.8 7-12 6-13 4-4 11-18 4-6 2L
Wizards 10 26 0.278 113.5 124.2 -10.7 6-12 4-14 2-4 7-18 5-5 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 31 7 0.816 121.4 108.1 13.3 18-3 13-4 7-2 25-6 6-4 1W
Nuggets 25 12 0.676 124.1 118.1 6 10-5 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 2W
Timberwolves 25 13 0.658 119.9 114.3 5.6 14-6 11-7 4-4 13-10 7-3 4W
Trail Blazers 18 20 0.474 116.5 119.1 -2.6 9-9 9-11 4-4 15-13 6-4 4W
Jazz 13 24 0.351 119.6 126.7 -7.1 9-11 4-13 0-8 8-18 3-7 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 23 12 0.657 116.3 116.6 -0.3 10-6 13-6 4-4 18-9 5-5 1L
Suns 22 15 0.595 114.8 112.4 2.4 12-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 7-3 1W
Warriors 20 18 0.526 115 113.6 1.4 12-5 8-13 4-3 13-12 7-3 1W
Clippers 13 23 0.361 112.1 114.4 -2.3 9-9 4-14 4-4 10-14 7-3 1L
Kings 8 29 0.216 109.9 121.6 -11.7 5-13 3-16 1-6 6-23 2-8 6L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 26 11 0.703 119 113.3 5.7 13-5 13-6 7-1 15-9 6-4 1W
Rockets 22 12 0.647 118.9 110.7 8.2 11-2 11-10 2-4 12-11 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 16 21 0.432 115.2 116.6 -1.4 8-10 8-11 5-3 14-12 3-7 1L
Mavericks 14 24 0.368 113.1 116.9 -3.8 10-10 4-14 3-6 8-17 3-7 1L
Pelicans 8 31 0.205 114.5 122.7 -8.2 6-17 2-14 3-6 4-23 1-9 9L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 28 9 0.757 118.5 111.6 6.9 15-3 13-6 7-3 20-6 7-3 3W
Knicks 24 13 0.649 119.7 115 4.7 16-4 8-9 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 23 13 0.639 117.6 110.6 7 11-6 12-7 5-4 16-8 8-2 1L
Raptors 23 15 0.605 114 111.9 2.1 12-8 11-7 3-6 20-10 6-4 3W
76ers 20 15 0.571 117.6 116.2 1.4 10-9 10-6 7-3 15-12 6-4 1W
Magic 21 17 0.553 116.6 115.2 1.4 12-6 9-11 5-4 15-13 5-5 1W
Heat 20 17 0.541 120.1 117.4 2.7 13-6 7-11 3-3 12-10 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 21 18 0.538 119.3 117.1 2.2 13-9 8-9 7-3 14-13 6-4 1L
Hawks 18 21 0.462 118.4 119.4 -1 7-11 11-10 4-3 10-15 3-7 1W
Bulls 17 20 0.459 117.1 121.2 -4.1 10-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 3L
Bucks 16 21 0.432 113.3 115.6 -2.3 9-9 7-12 5-4 13-14 5-5 1L
Hornets 13 25 0.342 115.4 117.2 -1.8 7-12 6-13 4-4 11-18 4-6 2L
Nets 11 23 0.324 109.3 114 -4.7 5-14 6-9 3-7 8-16 5-5 1L
Wizards 10 26 0.278 113.5 124.2 -10.7 6-12 4-14 2-4 7-18 5-5 1L
Pacers 7 31 0.184 110.8 119.5 -8.7 5-15 2-16 2-7 5-19 1-9 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 31 7 0.816 121.4 108.1 13.3 18-3 13-4 7-2 25-6 6-4 1W
Spurs 26 11 0.703 119 113.3 5.7 13-5 13-6 7-1 15-9 6-4 1W
Nuggets 25 12 0.676 124.1 118.1 6 10-5 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 2W
Timberwolves 25 13 0.658 119.9 114.3 5.6 14-6 11-7 4-4 13-10 7-3 4W
Lakers 23 12 0.657 116.3 116.6 -0.3 10-6 13-6 4-4 18-9 5-5 1L
Rockets 22 12 0.647 118.9 110.7 8.2 11-2 11-10 2-4 12-11 6-4 1L
Suns 22 15 0.595 114.8 112.4 2.4 12-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 7-3 1W
Warriors 20 18 0.526 115 113.6 1.4 12-5 8-13 4-3 13-12 7-3 1W
Trail Blazers 18 20 0.474 116.5 119.1 -2.6 9-9 9-11 4-4 15-13 6-4 4W
Grizzlies 16 21 0.432 115.2 116.6 -1.4 8-10 8-11 5-3 14-12 3-7 1L
Mavericks 14 24 0.368 113.1 116.9 -3.8 10-10 4-14 3-6 8-17 3-7 1L
Clippers 13 23 0.361 112.1 114.4 -2.3 9-9 4-14 4-4 10-14 7-3 1L
Jazz 13 24 0.351 119.6 126.7 -7.1 9-11 4-13 0-8 8-18 3-7 1W
Kings 8 29 0.216 109.9 121.6 -11.7 5-13 3-16 1-6 6-23 2-8 6L
Pelicans 8 31 0.205 114.5 122.7 -8.2 6-17 2-14 3-6 4-23 1-9 9L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 31 7 0.816 121.4 108.1 13.3 18-3 13-4 7-2 25-6 6-4 1W
Pistons 28 9 0.757 118.5 111.6 6.9 15-3 13-6 7-3 20-6 7-3 3W
Spurs 26 11 0.703 119 113.3 5.7 13-5 13-6 7-1 15-9 6-4 1W
Nuggets 25 12 0.676 124.1 118.1 6 10-5 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 2W
Timberwolves 25 13 0.658 119.9 114.3 5.6 14-6 11-7 4-4 13-10 7-3 4W
Lakers 23 12 0.657 116.3 116.6 -0.3 10-6 13-6 4-4 18-9 5-5 1L
Knicks 24 13 0.649 119.7 115 4.7 16-4 8-9 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Rockets 22 12 0.647 118.9 110.7 8.2 11-2 11-10 2-4 12-11 6-4 1L
Celtics 23 13 0.639 117.6 110.6 7 11-6 12-7 5-4 16-8 8-2 1L
Raptors 23 15 0.605 114 111.9 2.1 12-8 11-7 3-6 20-10 6-4 3W
Suns 22 15 0.595 114.8 112.4 2.4 12-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 7-3 1W
76ers 20 15 0.571 117.6 116.2 1.4 10-9 10-6 7-3 15-12 6-4 1W
Magic 21 17 0.553 116.6 115.2 1.4 12-6 9-11 5-4 15-13 5-5 1W
Heat 20 17 0.541 120.1 117.4 2.7 13-6 7-11 3-3 12-10 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 21 18 0.538 119.3 117.1 2.2 13-9 8-9 7-3 14-13 6-4 1L
Warriors 20 18 0.526 115 113.6 1.4 12-5 8-13 4-3 13-12 7-3 1W
Trail Blazers 18 20 0.474 116.5 119.1 -2.6 9-9 9-11 4-4 15-13 6-4 4W
Hawks 18 21 0.462 118.4 119.4 -1 7-11 11-10 4-3 10-15 3-7 1W
Bulls 17 20 0.459 117.1 121.2 -4.1 10-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 3L
Grizzlies 16 21 0.432 115.2 116.6 -1.4 8-10 8-11 5-3 14-12 3-7 1L
Bucks 16 21 0.432 113.3 115.6 -2.3 9-9 7-12 5-4 13-14 5-5 1L
Mavericks 14 24 0.368 113.1 116.9 -3.8 10-10 4-14 3-6 8-17 3-7 1L
Clippers 13 23 0.361 112.1 114.4 -2.3 9-9 4-14 4-4 10-14 7-3 1L
Jazz 13 24 0.351 119.6 126.7 -7.1 9-11 4-13 0-8 8-18 3-7 1W
Hornets 13 25 0.342 115.4 117.2 -1.8 7-12 6-13 4-4 11-18 4-6 2L
Nets 11 23 0.324 109.3 114 -4.7 5-14 6-9 3-7 8-16 5-5 1L
Wizards 10 26 0.278 113.5 124.2 -10.7 6-12 4-14 2-4 7-18 5-5 1L
Kings 8 29 0.216 109.9 121.6 -11.7 5-13 3-16 1-6 6-23 2-8 6L
Pelicans 8 31 0.205 114.5 122.7 -8.2 6-17 2-14 3-6 4-23 1-9 9L
Pacers 7 31 0.184 110.8 119.5 -8.7 5-15 2-16 2-7 5-19 1-9 1W
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak