| MATCHUP | Atlanta Hawks | Denver Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 19-21 | 25-13 |
| Where | Ball Arena, Denver, CO | |
| When | Friday, January 9, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | Altitude Sports | |
The Atlanta Hawks and Denver Nuggets meet Friday in NBA action at the Ball Arena. Here’s a Atlanta Hawks vs Denver Nuggets Prediction. This article will include a Atlanta Hawks vs Denver Nuggets Pick.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Pelicans, lost to the Raptors, and they play the Warriors next. The Hawks have lost 13 of their last 18 games.
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 119 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 119.9 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Jalen Johnson is averaging 23.5 points and 1032 rebounds, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 20.4 points and 3.5 rebounds. Kirstaps Porzingis is the third double-digit scorer, and Onyeka Okongwu is grabbing 7.8 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.8 rebounds per game.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets beat the 76ers and Celtics, and they play the Bucks next. The Nuggets have lost 4 of their last 7 games.
The Denver Nuggets are averaging 128 points on 50.8 percent shooting and allowing 121.6 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 29.6 points and 12.2 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 25.4 points and 4.5 rebounds. Aaron Gordon is the third double-digit scorer, and Tim Hardaway Jr. is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 40 percent from beyond the arc and 82.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won each of their last eight games against Southeast Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Hawks have lost each of their last seven road games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in each of their last five games against the Hawks at Ball Arena.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games at Ball Arena.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Nuggets have lost four of their last five games as favorites.
- The underdogs have won each of the Nuggets’ last three games.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games as favorites following a road win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last eight night games between the Hawks and Nuggets have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Hawks’ last seven night games at Ball Arena have gone OVER the total points line.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker ranks 3rd in the league for fast break points (145) this season.
- Vit Krejci ranks 4th amongst qualified players for 3P% (46.5%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for field goal percentage this season (50.7%).
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (40.4%).
- Eight different Hawks players have scored 25+ points in a game this season – equal-most in the league.
- The Hawks rank 2nd for fast break points (687) this season.
Atlanta Hawks vs Denver Nuggets Injury Report
Nikola Jokic, Cameron Johnson, Jonas Valanciunas, and Tamar Bates are out for the Nuggets. Spencer Jones is questionable.
The Hawks will be without N’Faly Dante. Corey Kispert and CJ McCollum are questionable.
Atlanta Hawks vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
I’m not excited to back the Nuggets with their injury situation, but they’ve found ways to tread water and steal wins here and there. We can’t say the same for the Hawks, who have lost 7 of their last 10 games and have dropped to 18-21 ATS on the season. The Nuggets are usually one of the toughest teams in the league at home. The Nuggets are also 9-1 SU and ATS in the last 10 games against the Hawks. This is simply a spot of who do you trust more and even with their injury situation, the Nuggets at home are the safer option.