The Nuggets are 1-6 against the spread in the last 7 games in Brooklyn.
It’s daunting enough to face the reigning NBA Most Valuable Player with a healthy roster – but the Brooklyn Nets are nowhere near that fortunate as they host Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night. The Nets are coming off a 100-93 loss to Orlando on Saturday as they were forced to play with just eight healthy bodies – and given the workload the starters racked up in that one, it’s no surprise that the Nets are big underdogs Sunday.
Nuggets vs. Nets NBA Betting Odds
With the latest wave of COVID-19 playing havoc with sports leagues everywhere, bettors will need to lock onto the latest updates Sunday. Denver is favoured by nearly double digits as of mid-day Sunday, but it’s unclear whether the Nuggets will take the opportunity to rest starters given that the Nets are expected to be without a dozen players, including superstars James Harden and Kevin Durant. Keep an eye out for further news and bet accordingly.
The total for Sunday’s game is likely to be a little more stable; it’s sitting at 217, with the Over and Under sporting identical -110 odds. Denver is one of the few NBA teams skewing strongly toward the Over this season at 17-12 O/U, while the Nets come in at 13-17 (including a 6-10 mark at home) and have cashed the Under in six of their last nine games. Brooklyn is also on a five-game consecutive Under streak against Western Conference opponents.
Denver Nuggets
On one hand, this might present a great opportunity for the Nuggets to get Jokic and a few other PT-heavy players a much-needed breather. But at the same time, Denver can ill afford to drop any more games as it sits perilously above the .500 mark for the year. The best case scenario for the Nuggets: Build a large lead, and then go to the bench early. Whatever the case, it might be a good idea to avoid Jokic props in this one in case the game gets ugly (or he sits).
Brooklyn Nets
Assuming that the Nets are once again short-handed, you can expect to see Saturday’s busiest players given full workloads yet again. And that’s bad news for Brooklyn bettors, who watched the Nets shoot just 38.2 percent from the floor while connecting on only nine of their 46 3-point attempts in a humbling loss to one of the worst teams in the league. Patty Mills was the worst offender in that regard, shooting just 2-of-14 from long range.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Nuggets vs. Nets?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 19 Dec 2:52pm | DEN | -8.5 -110 | O +217 -110 |
| Closing 19 Dec 4:58pm | DEN | -9 -110 | O +217.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Nuggets Team Leaders
| Points |
27.08 |
| Assists |
7.89 |
| Rebounds |
13.77 |
| FG% |
58.3 |
| Steals |
1.47 |
| Blocks |
0.85 |
| Points |
29.87 |
| Assists |
6.38 |
| Rebounds |
10.29 |
| FG% |
67.4 |
| Steals |
1.41 |
| Blocks |
1.09 |
| Points |
31 |
| Assists |
5.8 |
| Rebounds |
13.2 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.6 |
| Blocks |
1.2 |
| Points |
26.25 |
| Assists |
6.25 |
| Rebounds |
6.25 |
| FG% |
79.2 |
| Steals |
1.75 |
| Blocks |
2.25 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Nets Team Leaders
| Points |
27.08 |
| Assists |
7.89 |
| Rebounds |
13.77 |
| FG% |
58.3 |
| Steals |
1.47 |
| Blocks |
0.85 |
| Points |
29.87 |
| Assists |
6.38 |
| Rebounds |
10.29 |
| FG% |
67.4 |
| Steals |
1.41 |
| Blocks |
1.09 |
| Points |
31 |
| Assists |
5.8 |
| Rebounds |
13.2 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.6 |
| Blocks |
1.2 |
| Points |
26.25 |
| Assists |
6.25 |
| Rebounds |
6.25 |
| FG% |
79.2 |
| Steals |
1.75 |
| Blocks |
2.25 |
Injuries
Austin Rivers (PG)
Austin Rivers (PG)
Facundo Campazzo (PG)
Will Barton (SG)
Aaron Gordon (PF)
Monte Morris (PG)
Jamal Murray (SG)
Rodney McGruder (SG)
Will Barton (SG)
Jeff Green (SF)
Blake Griffin (PF)
Seth Curry (SG)
Seth Curry (SG)
James Johnson (PF)
Goran Dragic (PG)
Bruce Brown (PG)
Seth Curry (SG)
Seth Curry (SG)
Goran Dragic (PG)
Goran Dragic (PG)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Austin Rivers (PG) | day-to-day | Hamstring - 27 / 04 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Rivers exited Wednesday's game with right hamstring tightness, and it is unknown if he will return. |
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| Austin Rivers (PG) | Ques Thurs | Back - 19 / 04 / 22 | 1-3 | 4-0 | + - |
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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. |
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| Facundo Campazzo (PG) | Elig Mon | Suspension - 13 / 04 / 22 | 1-4 | 5-0 | + - |
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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. |
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| Will Barton (SG) | Ques Sat | Knee - 09 / 04 / 22 | 2-4 | 5-1 | + - |
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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. |
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| Aaron Gordon (PF) | Prob Sat | Hamstring - 09 / 04 / 22 | 2-4 | 5-1 | + - |
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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. |
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| Monte Morris (PG) | Ques Sat | Elbow - 09 / 04 / 22 | 2-4 | 5-1 | + - |
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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. |
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| Jamal Murray (SG) | out for season | Knee - 08 / 04 / 22 | 2-5 | 5-2 | + - |
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Murray is likely to miss the rest of the 2021-22 season after having a left ACL surgery. |
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| Rodney McGruder (SG) | Prob Fri | Hip - 06 / 04 / 22 | 3-5 | 6-2 | + - |
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McGruder sat out the last contest due to a left hip strain, but it is projected that he will face the Bucks on Friday. |
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| Will Barton (SG) | Prob Sun | Knee - 03 / 04 / 22 | 3-6 | 7-2 | + - |
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Barton is bothered by right knee soreness, but it is anticipated that he will lace up for Sunday's tilt versus the Lakers. |
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| Jeff Green (SF) | Ques Thurs | Personal - 02 / 04 / 22 | 3-7 | 8-2 | + - |
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Green has missed the last two contests due to a personal issue, and it is unclear if he will face the Grizzlies on Thursday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Blake Griffin (PF) | Prob Sat | Ankle - 22 / 04 / 22 | 0-2 | 0-2 | + - |
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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. |
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| Seth Curry (SG) | Prob Tues | Ankle - 10 / 04 / 22 | 2-3 | 2-3 | + - |
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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. |
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| Seth Curry (SG) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 07 / 04 / 22 | 3-3 | 2-4 | + - |
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Curry is tending to a sprained left ankle, but it is projected that he will suit up against the Cavaliers on Friday. |
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| James Johnson (PF) | Ques Fri | Illness - 04 / 04 / 22 | 3-5 | 2-6 | + - |
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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. |
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| Goran Dragic (PG) | Prob Tues | Conditioning - 02 / 04 / 22 | 3-6 | 2-7 | + - |
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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. |
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| Bruce Brown (PG) | Prob Tues | Illness - 01 / 04 / 22 | 3-6 | 2-7 | + - |
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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. |
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| Seth Curry (SG) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 01 / 04 / 22 | 3-6 | 2-7 | + - |
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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. |
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| Seth Curry (SG) | Ques Sun | Ankle - 27 / 03 / 22 | 4-8 | 3-9 | + - |
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Curry is hindered by a left ankle sprain, and it is unclear if he will be active against the Hornets on Sunday. |
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| Goran Dragic (PG) | Prob Sun | Knee - 27 / 03 / 22 | 4-8 | 3-9 | + - |
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Dragic is dealing with a sore left knee, but it is expected that he will battle the Hornets on Sunday. |
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| Goran Dragic (PG) | Prob Sat | Knee - 23 / 03 / 22 | 5-9 | 4-10 | + - |
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Dragic sat out the last contest with a sore left knee, but it is expected that he will battle the Heat on Saturday. |
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DENVER NUGGETS
114 -
BROOKLYN NETS
96
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 19 Dec 2:52pm DEN -8.5 -110 O +217 -110 Closing 19 Dec 4:58pm DEN -9 -110 O +217.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Nuggets Team Leaders
Points 27.08
Assists 7.89
Rebounds 13.77
FG% 58.3
Steals 1.47
Blocks 0.85
Points 29.87
Assists 6.38
Rebounds 10.29
FG% 67.4
Steals 1.41
Blocks 1.09
Points 31
Assists 5.8
Rebounds 13.2
FG% 100
Steals 1.6
Blocks 1.2
Points 26.25
Assists 6.25
Rebounds 6.25
FG% 79.2
Steals 1.75
Blocks 2.25
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Nets Team Leaders
Points 27.08
Assists 7.89
Rebounds 13.77
FG% 58.3
Steals 1.47
Blocks 0.85
Points 29.87
Assists 6.38
Rebounds 10.29
FG% 67.4
Steals 1.41
Blocks 1.09
Points 31
Assists 5.8
Rebounds 13.2
FG% 100
Steals 1.6
Blocks 1.2
Points 26.25
Assists 6.25
Rebounds 6.25
FG% 79.2
Steals 1.75
Blocks 2.25
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Injuries
Austin Rivers (PG)
day-to-day Hamstring - 27 / 04 / 22Austin Rivers (PG)
Ques Thurs Back - 19 / 04 / 22Facundo Campazzo (PG)
Elig Mon Suspension - 13 / 04 / 22Will Barton (SG)
Ques Sat Knee - 09 / 04 / 22Aaron Gordon (PF)
Prob Sat Hamstring - 09 / 04 / 22Monte Morris (PG)
Ques Sat Elbow - 09 / 04 / 22Jamal Murray (SG)
out for season Knee - 08 / 04 / 22Rodney McGruder (SG)
Prob Fri Hip - 06 / 04 / 22Will Barton (SG)
Prob Sun Knee - 03 / 04 / 22Jeff Green (SF)
Ques Thurs Personal - 02 / 04 / 22Blake Griffin (PF)
Prob Sat Ankle - 22 / 04 / 22Seth Curry (SG)
Prob Tues Ankle - 10 / 04 / 22Seth Curry (SG)
Prob Fri Ankle - 07 / 04 / 22James Johnson (PF)
Ques Fri Illness - 04 / 04 / 22Goran Dragic (PG)
Prob Tues Conditioning - 02 / 04 / 22Bruce Brown (PG)
Prob Tues Illness - 01 / 04 / 22Seth Curry (SG)
Prob Wed Ankle - 01 / 04 / 22Seth Curry (SG)
Ques Sun Ankle - 27 / 03 / 22Goran Dragic (PG)
Prob Sun Knee - 27 / 03 / 22Goran Dragic (PG)
Prob Sat Knee - 23 / 03 / 22Injuries
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.
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.