Denver Nuggets at Atlanta Hawks odds, picks and predictions

Seth Orlemann | Staff Writer

The Denver Nuggets (14-9) visit the Atlanta Hawks (9-12) on Monday night. Tip from State Farm Arena is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Nuggets vs. Hawks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; teams split 2 games last season

The Nuggets have lost 3 straight games after falling 114-106 against the Houston Rockets on Friday and failing to cover as 9.5-point home favorites. C Nikola Jokic scored a team-high 23 points on 9-of-26 shooting while adding 16 rebounds. G Jamal Murray added 21 points and F Michael Porter Jr. scored 20.

The Hawks have dropped 3 in a row after falling 125-114 on Friday against the Philadelphia 76ers as 8.5-point road underdogs. F De'Andre Hunter scored a team-high 24 points on 9-of-18 shooting and 4-of-7 from 3. C Clint Capela netted a double-double with 15 points and 16 rebounds.

Nuggets at Hawks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 10:03 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Hawks +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets -2.5 (-110) | Hawks +2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 241.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Nuggets at Hawks key injuries

Nuggets

G Jamal Murray (ankle) probable

Hawks

F De'Andre Hunter (quad) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Nuggets at Hawks picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 125, Hawks 119

Moneyline

PASS.

There are better odds on the Nuggets spread than on the moneyline.

Against the spread

BET NUGGETS -2.5 (-110).

The Hawks are just 3-6 while playing at home this season and just 5-16 ATS, including 1-3 ATS in their last 4 home games. With Hunter being questionable, the Hawks will not have enough firepower to keep up with Denver.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 241.5 (-110).

The Hawks have a 13-8 Over record and have hit the Over in 3 of their last 4 home games while the Nuggets have a 3-2 Over record in their last 5 games. Atlanta ranks 5th in the league in offensive rating while Denver ranks 9th. On the flip side, Atlanta ranks 26th in defensive rating.

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