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The Denver Nuggets<\/a> (23-11) and Brooklyn Nets<\/a> (10-22) meet Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s<\/a> NBA odds around the Nuggets vs. Nets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions<\/a> for the best bets.<\/p>\n 2024-25 season series: Nuggets won 2-0<\/p>\n The Nuggets lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-108 Friday, failing to cover as a 1.5-point road favorite with the Under (246.5) cashing. With C Nikola Jokic sidelined for the next few weeks, G Jamal Murray stepped up and scored 34 points. Denver has lost 3 of its last 4 games, going 1-3 against the spread (ATS) in that stretch. It is 18-16 ATS on the season.<\/p>\n The Nets were destroyed 119-99 by the Washington Wizards<\/a> Friday, failing to cover as a 3-point road underdog as the Under (224) hit. Brooklyn did end with 7 players in double figures, led by C Day’Ron Sharpe, who had 14 points and 9 boards. The Nets have lost 3 straight and have failed to cover as an underdog in each. They are 14-18 ATS.<\/p>\n Watch the NBA on Fubo!<\/a>Nuggets at Nets odds<\/p>\n Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook<\/a>; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub<\/a> for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:16 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n Moneyline (ML): Nuggets -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Nets +118 (bet $100 to win $130)Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets -2.5 (-110) | Nets +2.5 (-110)Over\/Under (O\/U): 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Nuggets at Nets key injuries<\/p>\n Nuggets<\/p>\n G Christian Braun (ankle) questionableF Aaron Gordon (hamstring) questionableF Cameron Johnson (knee) outC Nikola Jokic (knee) outG Jamal Murray (ankle) probableC Jonas Valanciunas (calf) out<\/p>\n Nets<\/p>\n C Nic Claxton (personal) outF Haywood Highsmith (knee) outF Michael Porter Jr. (illness) probable<\/p>\n For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report<\/a>.<\/p>\n Nuggets at Nets picks and predictionsPrediction<\/p>\n Nuggets 116, Nets 110<\/p>\n PASS.<\/p>\n The Nuggets (-145) are short many key players, but they still have a championship pedigree and should win. However, they are too expensive to take, making the moneyline one to avoid.<\/p>\n BET NUGGETS -2.5 (-110).<\/p>\n There seemed to be some hope in Brooklyn, especially to end December, but all that vanished with a 20-point road loss to the Wizards. The Nets have lost their last 3 games by 20, 24, and 13 points, having failed to cover in each.<\/p>\n The Nuggets have been short Jokic for 2 games and have a 3-point road win over the Toronto Raptors and a 5-point road loss over the Cavaliers in the span, both impressive results. Denver has scored at least 123 points in 5 of its last 7 games.<\/p>\n Expect Denver to take care of business and back NUGGETS -2.5 (-110).<\/p>\n BET OVER 224.5 (-110).<\/p>\n The Nuggets have gone 4-2 O\/U in their last 6 games, and despite being short Jokic, Murray has shown he can captain this offense successfully. Denver is 22-12 O\/U on the season.<\/p>\n The Nets have gone Over in 3 of their last 5 games and have allowed at least 119 points in 3 straight. With Porter Jr. likely making his return, the Nets’ offense should find some life.<\/p>\n Take OVER 224.5 (-110).<\/p>\n For more sports betting picks and tips, check out SportsbookWire.com<\/a> and BetFTW<\/a>.<\/p>\n Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter\/X<\/a> and like us on Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n Access more NBA coverage:<\/p>\n HoopsHype<\/a> | Celtics Wire<\/a> | Nets Wire<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Rockets Wire<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Sixers Wire<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Thunder Wire<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Warriors Wire<\/a>\u00a0| LeBron Wire<\/a> |\u00a0Rookie Wire<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0List Wire<\/a><\/p>\n Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations. If you purchase through our links, the USA Today Network may earn a commission. Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.<\/p>\n Gambling involves risk. 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