The Nets return to action in the wake of a 106-96 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers that extended their current straight up losing streak to two games, and dumped them into third place in the standings. The Nuggets arrive in Brooklyn gunning for a third straight victory after opening their current six-game road trip on Tuesday with a 110-105 win in Detroit.

The Nuggets opened as 2.5-point favourites to win on the NBA odds, with a total of 227.0.

Nuggets vs. Nets NBA Betting Odds

Wednesday night’s matchup marks the first of two regular season meetings between these clubs. The Nets have dominated in head-to-head action, winning and covering in five of six dates with Denver. That includes three straight victories on home hardwood.

High scoring has been commonplace in recent clashes. The teams have combined to score an average total of 241 points over their past two dates, extending a steady 9-3 run for the OVER.

While the Nets have regularly paid out against the spread, recent meetings have been close, with Brooklyn claiming victory by six or fewer points in each of their five recent wins.

The class of the East early in the season, the Nets have struggled since being forced to briefly pause their season just before Christmas due to COVID-19. Brooklyn has tallied consecutive wins just once during its current 6-9 run. In addition, the Nets lost six of eight on home court. They have covered the spread in just two of 18 home dates.

The Nuggets posted wins in both halves of their recent home-and-home with the Pistons. However, they have failed to cover in five straight overall contests, and three straight on the road.

Denver Nuggets

A two-game set with the Pistons proved to be a tonic for a slumping Denver defence. After allowing 125 points per game during a preceding 1-2 run, the Nuggets limited Detroit to just 108 points per game in their back-to-back wins. Nikola Jokic continues to be a force at both ends of the court. Jokic is coming off a 28-point, 21-rebound performance in Tuesday’s win in Detroit. He has now averaged 34.3 points and 13.8 rebounds over his past four outings. Jokic has also recorded double-doubles in seven straight road dates, and tallied 20 or more rebounds in four of his past 16 appearances.

Brooklyn Nets

The Nets followed up on a slow start with a meek finish in Tuesday’s loss to the visiting Lakers. Shooting just 42 per cent from the field, the Nets spotted LA a nine-point halftime lead and showed little fight during the Lakers’ 21-9 run to seal the win. The loss of Kevin Durant to injury has forced James Harden to carry the Nets attack. Harden has responded by recording triple-doubles in two of his past three outings, and has averaged 28 points over his past four home appearances.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Nuggets vs. Nets?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Nuggets Team Leaders

DEN

Points	Nikola Jokic 27.08
Assists	Nikola Jokic 7.89
Rebounds	Nikola Jokic 13.77
FG%	Nikola Jokic 58.3
Steals	Nikola Jokic 1.47
Blocks	Nikola Jokic 0.85

BK

Points	Kevin Durant 29.87
Assists	Kevin Durant 6.38
Rebounds	Andre Drummond 10.29
FG%	Nic Claxton 67.4
Steals	Kyrie Irving 1.41
Blocks	Nic Claxton 1.09

DEN

Points	Nikola Jokic 31
Assists	Nikola Jokic 5.8
Rebounds	Nikola Jokic 13.2
FG%	Zeke Nnaji 100
Steals	Nikola Jokic 1.6
Blocks	Aaron Gordon 1.2

BK

Points	Kevin Durant 26.25
Assists	Kevin Durant 6.25
Rebounds	Nic Claxton 6.25
FG%	Nic Claxton 79.2
Steals	Kyrie Irving 1.75
Blocks	Nic Claxton 2.25

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Nets Team Leaders

DEN

Points	Nikola Jokic 27.08
Assists	Nikola Jokic 7.89
Rebounds	Nikola Jokic 13.77
FG%	Nikola Jokic 58.3
Steals	Nikola Jokic 1.47
Blocks	Nikola Jokic 0.85

BK

Points	Kevin Durant 29.87
Assists	Kevin Durant 6.38
Rebounds	Andre Drummond 10.29
FG%	Nic Claxton 67.4
Steals	Kyrie Irving 1.41
Blocks	Nic Claxton 1.09

DEN

Points	Nikola Jokic 31
Assists	Nikola Jokic 5.8
Rebounds	Nikola Jokic 13.2
FG%	Zeke Nnaji 100
Steals	Nikola Jokic 1.6
Blocks	Aaron Gordon 1.2

BK

Points	Kevin Durant 26.25
Assists	Kevin Durant 6.25
Rebounds	Nic Claxton 6.25
FG%	Nic Claxton 79.2
Steals	Kyrie Irving 1.75
Blocks	Nic Claxton 2.25

Injuries

Denver

Austin Rivers (PG)

day-to-day Hamstring - 27 / 04 / 22

Austin Rivers (PG)

Ques Thurs Back - 19 / 04 / 22

Facundo Campazzo (PG)

Elig Mon Suspension - 13 / 04 / 22

Will Barton (SG)

Ques Sat Knee - 09 / 04 / 22

Aaron Gordon (PF)

Prob Sat Hamstring - 09 / 04 / 22

Monte Morris (PG)

Ques Sat Elbow - 09 / 04 / 22

Jamal Murray (SG)

out for season Knee - 08 / 04 / 22

Rodney McGruder (SG)

Prob Fri Hip - 06 / 04 / 22

Will Barton (SG)

Prob Sun Knee - 03 / 04 / 22

Jeff Green (SF)

Ques Thurs Personal - 02 / 04 / 22

Brooklyn

Blake Griffin (PF)

Prob Sat Ankle - 22 / 04 / 22

Seth Curry (SG)

Prob Tues Ankle - 10 / 04 / 22

Seth Curry (SG)

Prob Fri Ankle - 07 / 04 / 22

James Johnson (PF)

Ques Fri Illness - 04 / 04 / 22

Goran Dragic (PG)

Prob Tues Conditioning - 02 / 04 / 22

Bruce Brown (PG)

Prob Tues Illness - 01 / 04 / 22

Seth Curry (SG)

Prob Wed Ankle - 01 / 04 / 22

Seth Curry (SG)

Ques Sun Ankle - 27 / 03 / 22

Goran Dragic (PG)

Prob Sun Knee - 27 / 03 / 22

Goran Dragic (PG)

Prob Sat Knee - 23 / 03 / 22

Injuries

Denver

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Austin Rivers (PG)	day-to-day	Hamstring - 27 / 04 / 22	1-0	1-0	+ -
Rivers exited Wednesday's game with right hamstring tightness, and it is unknown if he will return.
Austin Rivers (PG)	Ques Thurs	Back - 19 / 04 / 22	1-3	4-0	+ -
Rivers is battling lower-back pain, and it is uncertain if he will play in Game 3 of the Western Conference first round versus the Warriors.
Facundo Campazzo (PG)	Elig Mon	Suspension - 13 / 04 / 22	1-4	5-0	+ -
Campazzo has been given a one-game suspension for a forceful shoving, and he is not eligible to suit up until Game 2 of the Western Conference first round versus the Warriors.
Will Barton (SG)	Ques Sat	Knee - 09 / 04 / 22	2-4	5-1	+ -
Barton is dealing with right knee soreness, and it is unclear if he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Warriors.
Aaron Gordon (PF)	Prob Sat	Hamstring - 09 / 04 / 22	2-4	5-1	+ -
Gordon is nursing a left hamstring issue, but it is projected that he will be available for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Warriors.
Monte Morris (PG)	Ques Sat	Elbow - 09 / 04 / 22	2-4	5-1	+ -
Morris is hampered by left elbow soreness, and it remains to be seen if he will be active for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Warriors.
Jamal Murray (SG)	out for season	Knee - 08 / 04 / 22	2-5	5-2	+ -
Murray is likely to miss the rest of the 2021-22 season after having a left ACL surgery.
Rodney McGruder (SG)	Prob Fri	Hip - 06 / 04 / 22	3-5	6-2	+ -
McGruder sat out the last contest due to a left hip strain, but it is projected that he will face the Bucks on Friday.
Will Barton (SG)	Prob Sun	Knee - 03 / 04 / 22	3-6	7-2	+ -
Barton is bothered by right knee soreness, but it is anticipated that he will lace up for Sunday's tilt versus the Lakers.
Jeff Green (SF)	Ques Thurs	Personal - 02 / 04 / 22	3-7	8-2	+ -
Green has missed the last two contests due to a personal issue, and it is unclear if he will face the Grizzlies on Thursday.

Brooklyn

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Blake Griffin (PF)	Prob Sat	Ankle - 22 / 04 / 22	0-2	0-2	+ -
Griffin is tending to a sprained left ankle, but it is projected that he will face the Celtics in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Seth Curry (SG)	Prob Tues	Ankle - 10 / 04 / 22	2-3	2-3	+ -
Curry is dealing with left ankle soreness, but it is projected that he will be active in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Play-In against the Cavaliers.
Seth Curry (SG)	Prob Fri	Ankle - 07 / 04 / 22	3-3	2-4	+ -
Curry is tending to a sprained left ankle, but it is projected that he will suit up against the Cavaliers on Friday.
James Johnson (PF)	Ques Fri	Illness - 04 / 04 / 22	3-5	2-6	+ -
Johnson has missed the last two games due to an non-COVID-19 illness, and it is undetermined if he will take the floor against the Cavaliers on Friday.
Goran Dragic (PG)	Prob Tues	Conditioning - 02 / 04 / 22	3-6	2-7	+ -
Dragic has cleared the league's health and safety protocol, and it is anticipated that he will line up for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Play-In versus the Cavaliers.
Bruce Brown (PG)	Prob Tues	Illness - 01 / 04 / 22	3-6	2-7	+ -
Brown was held out of the last contest due to a non-COVID illness, but it is expected that he will be active for Tuesday's clash with the Rockets.
Seth Curry (SG)	Prob Wed	Ankle - 01 / 04 / 22	3-6	2-7	+ -
Curry has sat out the last two games with a left ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will face the Knicks on Wednesday.
Seth Curry (SG)	Ques Sun	Ankle - 27 / 03 / 22	4-8	3-9	+ -
Curry is hindered by a left ankle sprain, and it is unclear if he will be active against the Hornets on Sunday.
Goran Dragic (PG)	Prob Sun	Knee - 27 / 03 / 22	4-8	3-9	+ -
Dragic is dealing with a sore left knee, but it is expected that he will battle the Hornets on Sunday.
Goran Dragic (PG)	Prob Sat	Knee - 23 / 03 / 22	5-9	4-10	+ -
Dragic sat out the last contest with a sore left knee, but it is expected that he will battle the Heat on Saturday.