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BKN21272331102+3

Nuggets vs Nets Picks & Predictions

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The Denver Nuggets are on the road playing the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center stadium on Sunday, 3/19/2023 @ 3:30pm EST. Denver is the betting favorite opening at -2.5 and the current line is Denver -3.

Nuggets vs Nets Prediction for Today's Game

Based on recent trends and head to head stats, the Scorecaster predicts Nuggets to win today's game by 12 points. This model factors in recent against the spread (ATS) trends and scoring which predicts the Denver Nuggets to cover the 3 point spread and the total to go over 228.5 points.

PREDICTED SCORE: Denver 124 to Brooklyn 112

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Denver Nuggets and Brooklyn Nets, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Curated Picks & Predictions

  • 52% of SportsJaw users predict Denver Nuggets to cover the spread.
  • Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Denver will win straight-up is 60%.
  • Based on the current lines, Oddsmakers predict the score to be DEN 117.25, BKN 111.25.
  • OddsShark's prediction is Denver will win, cover the spread, and the total will go over.
  • split down the middle on Covers.com

Denver Key Betting Stats

With a power ranking of 11, Denver is ranked #7 in offense (scoring an average of 116.86 per game), #13 in defense (allowing an average of 113.00 points to be scored against them per game) and are 47-24 (37-33-1 ATS) this season.

Offensively, the Nuggets hit an average of 50.84% of their field goals (ranked #1) and 75.30% of their free throws (ranked #24) and makes an average of 38.66% of their three pointers ranked #2 in the NBA). They average 42.96 rebounds per game (ranked # 17) and average 29.24 offensive assists and 14.00 turnovers per game (ranked # 2 and 21 respectively).

Defensively speaking, Denver allows an average of 48.08% field goals (ranked #23) and 76.85% free throws (ranked #5 in the NBA) The Nuggets allow an average of 34.96% of the three pointers (ranked #6) and averages 40.30 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 40.30) Finally, the Nuggets average 25.90 defensive assists and 13.06 turnovers per game (ranked # 20 and 20 respectively).

Brooklyn Key Betting Stats

Brooklyn Nets has a power ranking of 19 and are #19 for offense (scoring an average of 113.51 per game), #12 for defense (giving up an average of 112.90 points per game) and 39-31 (38-32 ATS) overall. Denver went 1-2 (1-2 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against Brooklyn.

For offense, the Nets hit an average of 49.07% of their field goals (ranked #3) and 79.78% of their free throws (ranked #8) and makes an average of 38.30% of their three pointers (ranked #4 in the NBA). They average 40.31 rebounds per game (ranked # 29) and average 25.34 offensive assists and 13.06 turnovers per game (ranked # 12) and 10 respectively).

On defense, Brooklyn allows an average of 46.11% field goals (ranked #4) and 76.30% free throws (ranked #2 in the NBA) The Nets allow an average of 36.97% of the three pointers (ranked #22) and averages 45.34 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 45.34) Finally, the Nets average 23.17 defensive assists and 13.11 turnovers per game (ranked # 3 and 19 respectively).

Betting Summary

  • Brooklyn has a slight advantage in regards to ball control (factoring in rebounds and turnovers).
  • The Scorecaster model predicts the Denver Nuggets to cover the 3 point spread and the total to go over 228.5 points.
  • For the best predictions available, make sure to checkout the best bets made by our certified NBA experts.

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Current Odds[ - ]

 
DEN
BKN
Open
Side
-3
+3
+2.5
Moneyline
-150
+130
+123
Total
Over 228.5
Under 228.5
N/A

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Power Rankings[ - ]

Denver Nuggets
HIGHLIGHTS
Brooklyn Nets
7th
OFFENSE
19th
1st
FG %
3rd
2nd
3 PT %
4th
17th
Rebounds
29th
13th
DEFENSE
12th
23rd
FG %
4th
6th
3 PT %
22nd
1st
Rebounds
26th

Last 10 Games Stats[ + ]

Denver NuggetsNuggets

vs NYL 110-116
51.19FG %
80FT %
123 PT %
vs DETW 119-100
52.81FG %
68FT %
83 PT %
vs TORL 110-125
55.26FG %
80FT %
63 PT %
vs BKNL 120-122
50FG %
75FT %
123 PT %
vs SANL 120-128
48.89FG %
95FT %
133 PT %
vs CHIL 96-117
42.05FG %
46.67FT %
153 PT %
vs TORW 118-113
50FG %
82.61FT %
133 PT %
vs MEMW 113-97
45.98FG %
80.65FT %
83 PT %
vs HOUW 133-112
57.61FG %
68.75FT %
163 PT %
vs LACW 134-124
51.04FG %
74.19FT %
133 PT %

Brooklyn NetsNets

vs SACL 96-101
41.25FG %
69.57FT %
143 PT %
vs OKCL 107-121
42.68FG %
73.53FT %
123 PT %
vs DENW 122-120
50FG %
87.5FT %
173 PT %
vs MINW 124-123
46.15FG %
72.73FT %
163 PT %
vs MILL 113-118
39.42FG %
100FT %
143 PT %
vs HOUW 118-96
49.38FG %
79.31FT %
153 PT %
vs CHRW 102-86
39.13FG %
81.82FT %
123 PT %
vs BOSW 115-105
42.11FG %
80.77FT %
143 PT %
vs NYL 118-142
46.67FG %
95FT %
153 PT %
vs MILL 104-118
43.37FG %
80FT %
123 PT %

Injuries[ - ]

Denver NuggetsNuggets

  • PGCollin Gillespie (Is out indefinitely, Leg)

Brooklyn NetsNets

  • PGBen Simmons (Is out indefinitely, Knee)

Infographics & Predictions[ - ]

Won 70% of last 10 NBA predictions
Denver vs Brooklyn prediction and stats

The Nuggets have a slightly better offense and both teams have a compariable defense. The Nuggets won more games straight up and against the spread over their last 3 matchups. Adjusted score predictions based on power rankings and strength of schedule: Nuggets 111 to Nets 116.

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