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

Published 7:16 am Sunday, December 8, 2024

The Atlanta Hawks (13-11) host the Denver Nuggets (11-10) after winning three straight home games. The Hawks are favored by 3.5 points in the matchup, which starts at 6:00 PM ET on Sunday, December 8, 2024.

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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 have put together a 10-14-0 ATS record this season as opposed to the 7-14-0 mark from the Nuggets.
  • As a 3.5-point underdog or more in 2024-25, Denver is 4-2 against the spread compared to the 2-7 ATS record Atlanta racks up as a 3.5-point favorite.
  • Both Atlanta and Denver games have gone over the point total 66.7% of the time this season.
  • As a moneyline underdog this season, the Nuggets are 3-3, while the Hawks are 6-6 as moneyline favorites.

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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 been more effective, scoring 117.3 points per game (eighth-ranked in league).
  • Atlanta is top-five this year in rebounding, ranking fifth-best in the league with 46 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, it ranks 19th with 44.4 rebounds allowed per contest.
  • With 30.2 dimes per game, the Hawks are second-best in the league in the category.
  • Atlanta ranks fourth-best in the NBA by forcing 15.9 turnovers per game. It ranks 25th in the league by committing 15.6 turnovers per contest.
  • The Hawks are 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

  • In 2024-25, the Nuggets are seventh in the NBA offensively (117.6 points scored per game) and 24th on defense (117 points allowed).
  • Denver is 11th in the league in rebounds per game (44.6) and 19th in rebounds allowed (44.4).
  • The Nuggets are best in the NBA in assists (30.3 per game) in 2024-25.
  • Denver is 13th in the NBA in turnovers per game (13.7) and 14th in turnovers forced (14.3).
  • 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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