Hawks vs. Nuggets Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – December 8

Published 7:18 am Sunday, December 8, 2024

The Atlanta Hawks (13-11) are favored (-3.5) to continue a six-game win streak when they host the Denver Nuggets (11-10) at 6:00 PM ET on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at State Farm Arena. The contest airs on ALT and FDSSE.

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Hawks vs. Nuggets Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Sunday, December 8, 2024
  • Time: 6:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ALT and FDSSE
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Location: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Venue: State Farm Arena

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Hawks vs. Nuggets Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    Nuggets 118 – Hawks 117

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Spread & Total Prediction for Hawks vs. Nuggets

  • Pick ATS: Nuggets (+ 3.5)
  • Computer Predicted Spread: Nuggets (-0.9)
  • Pick OU:

    Under (241.5)

  • Computer Predicted Total: 235.5
  • The Hawks (10-14-0 ATS) have covered the spread 41.7% of the time, 8.4% more often than the Nuggets (7-14-0) this year.
  • Atlanta covers the spread when it is a 3.5-point favorite or more 22.2% of the time. That’s less often than Denver covers as an underdog of 3.5 or more (66.7%).
  • Atlanta and its opponents have combined to go over the point total in 66.7% of its games this season (16 of 24), the same percentage as Denver and its opponents (14 of 21).
  • As a moneyline favorite this season, the Hawks are 6-6, while the Nuggets are 3-3 as moneyline underdogs.

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Hawks Performance Insights

  • The Hawks rank eighth in the NBA with 117.3 points per game, but their defense has been less effective, allowing 119 points per game (third-worst in league).
  • Atlanta is allowing 44.4 boards per game this season (19th-ranked in NBA), but it has provided a lift by grabbing 46 rebounds per contest (fifth-best).
  • The Hawks have been piling up assists in 2024-25, ranking second-best in the NBA with 30.2 assists per game.
  • Atlanta is averaging 15.6 turnovers per game this season (25th-ranked in NBA), and it has forced 15.9 turnovers per contest (fourth-best).
  • The Hawks are draining 12.5 treys per game (19th-ranked in league). They have a 34.6% shooting percentage (21st-ranked) from downtown.

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Nuggets Performance Insights

  • In 2024-25, the Nuggets are seventh in the league on offense (117.6 points scored per game) and 24th defensively (117 points conceded).
  • On the glass, Denver is 11th in the league in rebounds (44.6 per game). It is 19th in rebounds conceded (44.4 per game).
  • At 30.3 assists per game, the Nuggets are best in the NBA.
  • In 2024-25, Denver is 13th in the NBA in turnovers committed (13.7 per game) and 14th in turnovers forced (14.3).
  • With 11.7 made 3-pointers per game and shooting 38% from beyond the arc, the Nuggets are 24th and seventh in the league, respectively, in those categories.

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