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

Published 6:17 am Sunday, December 8, 2024

The Atlanta Hawks (13-11) are favored (by 3.5 points) to continue a three-game home winning streak when they host the Denver Nuggets (11-10) on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM ET.

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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 sport a 10-14-0 ATS record this season compared to the 7-14-0 mark of the Nuggets.
  • 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%).
  • Both Atlanta and Denver games have gone over the over/under 66.7% of the time this season.
  • 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’ defense ranks third-worst in the NBA with 119 points allowed per game, but their offense has played better, averaging 117.3 points per game (eighth-ranked in league).
  • Atlanta ranks fifth-best in the NBA by grabbing 46 boards per game. In terms of rebounds allowed, it ranks 19th in the league (44.4 allowed per contest).
  • The Hawks have been one of the best teams in the league in terms of assists, as they are averaging 30.2 per game (second-best in NBA).
  • Atlanta ranks fourth-best in the NBA by forcing 15.9 turnovers per game. It ranks 25th in the league by averaging 15.6 turnovers per contest.
  • The Hawks rank 19th in the NBA with 12.5 treys per game this year. Meanwhile, they rank 21st with a 34.6% shooting percentage from three-point land.

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Nuggets Performance Insights

  • The Nuggets are seventh in the league in points scored (117.6 per game) and 24th in points conceded (117).
  • At 44.6 rebounds per game and 44.4 rebounds conceded, Denver is 11th and 19th in the league, respectively.
  • This season the Nuggets are best in the league in assists at 30.3 per game.
  • In terms of turnovers, Denver is 13th in the league in committing them (13.7 per game). It is 14th in forcing them (14.3 per game).
  • Beyond the arc, the Nuggets are 24th in the NBA in 3-pointers made per game (11.7). They are seventh in 3-point percentage at 38%.

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