Hawks vs. Nuggets Picks & Best Bets 1st Jan 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Denver Nuggets will go up against the Atlanta Hawks in NBA action on Wednesday at Ball Arena, tipping off at 9:00 p.m. ET.
The Nuggets will be led by Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter, while the Hawks will rely on Trae Young, Jalen Johnson and De'Andre Hunter.
We have conducted 10,000 simulations of Wednesday's NBA matchup using state-of-the-art AI technology to determine the best Hawks vs. Nuggets bets, player props and predictions.
Based on these simulations, we predict that the Nuggets will likely win with a projected final score of 125-118.
To get the maximum value from these predictions, we continually monitor the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Hawks vs. Nuggets Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Hawks vs. Nuggets picks combine the power of AI, statistics and analytics to produce NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Hawks vs. Nuggets Game Information
- Game Date: Wednesday, January 1st, 2025
- Game Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Ball Arena
- Spread: Hawks +8 / Nuggets -8
- Moneyline: Hawks +280 / Nuggets -335
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 246.5 Points (-108/-105)
Hawks +8 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Hawks have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the Nuggets have a probability of 47%.
- DraftKings Sportsbook offers odds of -105 for the Hawks +8, providing a favorable 1.8% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 246.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 246.5, with BetMGM offering the best odds for the under at -105.
- Our analysis suggests a 55% likelihood that the total will stay under 246.5 points, providing an edge of 3.8%.
Hawks vs. Nuggets Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Atlanta Hawks at +280 via BetMGM, whilst the Denver Nuggets are available at -335 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Nuggets are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 75% chance of coming out on top.
Even though the Nuggets are more likely to win, BetMGM offers +280 odds on the Hawks moneyline, making it our recommended moneyline bet, as it represents the best value currently available.
Our Player Prop Picks for Hawks vs. Nuggets
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Wednesday's Hawks vs. Nuggets game.
Atlanta Hawks Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Trae Young | 21 | 3 | 13 | 3 |
Jalen Johnson | 17 | 8 | 5 | 1 |
De'Andre Hunter | 16 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Clint Capela | 11 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
Dyson Daniels | 11 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
Trae Young Over 12.5 Assists (+110)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Trae Young Over 12.5 Assists | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +110 |
- Our top prop bet for the Hawks is on Trae Young to record over 12.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 13 assists, giving us an edge of 6.4% on the +110 odds offered by FanDuel.
Denver Nuggets Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Nikola Jokic | 31 | 12 | 9 | 3 |
Jamal Murray | 25 | 5 | 7 | 3 |
Michael Porter | 18 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
Russell Westbrook | 17 | 6 | 8 | 2 |
Christian Braun | 13 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Nikola Jokic Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+150)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
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Nikola Jokic Over 2.5 3-Pointers | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +150 |
- Our best prop bet for the Nuggets is on Nikola Jokic to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 13.8% on the +150 odds offered by DraftKings.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Hawks vs. Nuggets Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Hawks vs. Nuggets trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Russell Westbrook Over 3.5 Total Turnovers
Russell Westbrook has recorded more than 3.5 turnovers in 6 of his last 10 games (60% of the time). You can wager on him to go over 3.5 turnovers again at odds of +132 (43% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Russell Westbrook Over 1.5 Total Steals
Russell Westbrook has had more than 1.5 steals in 8 of his last 11 appearances (73%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 1.5 steals again at odds of -136 (58%), available at FanDuel.
Trae Young Over 3.5 Total Rebounds
Trae Young has had more than 3.5 rebounds in 7 of his last 12 games (58%). You can wager on him to record over 3.5 rebounds again at odds of +124 (45%), available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Nikola Jokic of the Nuggets to put up over 2.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 3 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're placing a bet on the Hawks +8 to cover.
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