Brooklyn Nets vs Denver Nuggets Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 10, 2024

The Brooklyn Nets get another crack at the Denver Nuggets on Friday. Brooklyn, which lost 144-139 to Denver in late October, will even the season series with a win. For the Nets to pull off the upset, they will have to buck the absence of Cameron Johnson, Cam Thomas, D’Angelo Russell and other key players.

The Nuggets aren't injury-free when they host the Nets. Aaron Gordon is doubtful due to a right calf strain, while Nikola Jokic is questionable because of an illness. If the two are held out, Brooklyn’s chances of getting revenge will improve.

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Brooklyn Nets vs Denver Nuggets Preview, Prediction, Starting Lineups and Betting Tips

Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, will host the Nets-Nuggets rematch. Basketball fans can catch the action by subscribing to the NBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Nets (+750) vs. Nuggets (-1200)

Odds: Nets (+15.5) vs. Nuggets (-15.5)

Total (O/U): Nets (o223.0 -110) vs. Nuggets (u223.0 -110)

Editor’s Note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

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Brooklyn Nets vs Denver Nuggets preview

Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernandez can only hope to get the most out of his decimated roster, particularly on offense. The team’s four best scorers will play cheerleaders when they host the Nuggets. It will be interesting to see who steps up for the Nets to carry the team.

Because of their injury woes, the Nuggets could rest Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokic but will still be the favorites to win. Assuming Gordon and Jokic don't play, Jamal Murray, Russell Westbrook and Michael Porter Jr. could still lead the team.

The Nuggets can’t afford to overlook the injury-ravaged roster, though. They must execute well on both ends and play with energy to prevent the Nets from pulling off an upset.

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Brooklyn Nets vs Denver Nuggets predicted starting lineups

Nets

PG: Tyrese Martin | SG: Keon Johnson | SF: Ziaire Williams | PF: Noah Clowney | C: Nic Claxton

Nuggets

PG: Jamal Murray | PG: Russell Westbrook | SG: Christian Braun | PF: Michael Porter Jr. | C: DeAndre Jordan

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Brooklyn Nets vs Denver Nuggets betting tips

Nikola Jokic is averaging 43.5 points in his last two games before a non-COVID-related illness forced him to rest. The Joker has been nearly unstoppable and he faces a team, if cleared to play, dealing with multiple injuries. Jokic could continue his run of big-scoring games and top his 29.5 (O/U) points prop.

Noah Clowney, meanwhile, has had a bigger load on offense as the Nets’ best scorers riding the bench due to injuries. He's averaging 12.8 PPG in January and dropped a career-high 29 points against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. Clowney could go over his 11.5 (O/U) points prop on Friday.

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Brooklyn Nets vs Denver Nuggets prediction

The Nets are struggling to score for a reason. Minus their best scorers, their offense has been in a funk. The Nuggets likely end with a lopsided win, but if Jokic is out, the Nets could cover the +10.5 spread.