Nuggets vs. Nets Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on January 10th, 2025

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It's an NBA showdown like no other – the Nuggets will take on the Nets on January 10th, 2025, in Denver, CO at Ball Arena. Discover our expert picks and predictions to increase your odds of winning with your bets.

Introduction to the Nuggets vs. Nets betting tip and prediction

This NBA matchup on January 10th, 2025, at 20:00 features a collision between the Western Conference and Eastern Conference. The Nuggets enters as -15 point favorites in the contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Nets won, 122-117. The over/under for the upcoming game is 223 points.

In the 2024-2025 basketball season, we are all well aware of how crucial the 3-point shot has become to the game. Let's analyze the proficiency of teams in long-range shooting. The Nuggets are currently nailing 38.2% of their 3-pointers. Meanwhile, the Nets are impressively converting 36.6% of their shots from beyond the arc. The Nuggets are dedicating 35% of their attempts to 3-pointers, showcasing their commitment to long-range shooting. The Nets, on the other hand, are taking 46% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Denver Nuggets

How are the Nuggets playing this season?

The Nuggets comes into this game with a 21-15 record, and they are currently 4th in the Western Conference standings. The Nuggets are 6-4 in their last 10 games.

Did the Nuggets win their most recent game?

Yes, Nuggets defeated the Clippers, 126-103. Jamal Murray scored 32 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Nuggets

The leading scorer for the Nuggets this season is Nikola Jokic, who is averaging 31.5 points per game.

Other Team Leaders for the Nuggets

Coming into the January 10th, 2025 contest, Nikola Jokic leads the Nuggets with 13 rebounds per game Nikola Jokic has a team-high 9.7 assists per game The steals leader for the Nuggets is Russell Westbrook (1.7 steals per game). He has 37.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 35.2 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Peyton Watson is leading the way for the Nuggets with 1.1 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 21 DraftKings fantasy points and 23.3 FanDuel fantasy points per game.

Nuggets Team Analysis

The Nuggets' point differential this season is 3.6 points per game, which ranks 8th in the NBA. They are averaging 120.5 points per game while allowing 116.9 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Nuggets are making 12 shots per game, which ranks 25th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Nuggets are making 18.4 per game, which ranks 5th in the NBA.

Projected Nuggets Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Nets, the Nuggets' starting lineup consisted of Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, Michael Porter Jr., Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Jamal Murray. For the upcoming matchup, the Nuggets has the following injuries: Vlatko Cancar is out (knee), Aaron Gordon is questionable (calf) DaRon Holmes II is out (achilles), Nikola Jokic is questionable (illness) and Spencer Jones is questionable (groin).

Brooklyn Nets

How are the Nets playing this season?

The Nets head this game with a 13-24 record, and they are currently 12th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Nets are 2-8 in their last 10 games.

Did the Nets win their most recent game?

No, Nets came up short against the Pistons, 113-98. Cameron Thomas scored 23 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Nets

The leading scorer for the Nets this season is Cameron Thomas, who is averaging 24.7 points per game. Cameron Thomas also leads the team in minutes played per game with 33.57.

Other Team Leaders for the Nets

Nicolas Claxton is leading the way with 7.5 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 34 points in DraftKings and 37.7 in FanDuel. D'Angelo Russell is dishing out a team-high 8 assists per game In terms of steals, the Nets' leader is D'Angelo Russell with 1.7 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 0 DraftKings fantasy points and 0 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Nets is Nicolas Claxton, who is sending back 1.2 shots per game. He scored 34 DraftKings fantasy points and 37.7 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Nets Team Analysis

The Nets' point differential this season is -6.3 points per game, which ranks 25th in the NBA. They are averaging 107.2 points per game while allowing 113.5 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Nets are making 14.3 shots per game, which ranks 7th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Nets are making 17 per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA.

Projected Nets' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Nuggets, the Nets' starting five were Nicolas Claxton, Cameron Johnson, Mikal Bridges, Cameron Thomas and Spencer Dinwiddie.

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Nuggets coming into this game as -15 point favorites the suggestion is to bet at the Nuggets.

Money Line betting suggestion

Nuggets are a -15 money line favorite for the game against the Nets, and the suggestion is to pick the Nuggets.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Nuggets and Nets is 223 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Nuggets and Nets have combined for just 6 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.