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Nets vs Nuggets October 29th 2024
At 7:30 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (1-2) will host the Denver Nuggets (1-2) in a non-conference matchup. The Nuggets are currently favored by 5.5 points, with the over/under line set at 217.5.
This game will be played at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn and can be seen on YES.
Nuggets vs. Nets Key Information
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Denver Nuggets at Brooklyn Nets
- Where: Brooklyn at Barclays Center
- Date: Tuesday, October 29th
- Betting Odds DEN -5.5, DEN -221 | BKN +184 O/U 217.5
The Nuggets Can Win If…
The Nuggets picked up their first win of the season on Monday, edging out the Raptors 127-125 on the road. Denver is now 1-2 for the season. Despite being favored by 8.5 points, they didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 252.5 exceeded the over/under line of 223.5 by 28.5 points.
Denver trailed 62-54 at halftime and 88-83 heading into the 4th quarter. They outscored Toronto 31-26 in the final period to complete the comeback.
Nikola Jokić led the Nuggets to a 127-125 win over the Raptors, scoring 40 points and grabbing 10 rebounds while shooting 66.7% from the field. He hit 3 threes at a 60% clip, and added 7 points in overtime.
Denver shot 49% overall and made 9 threes, connecting at a 45% rate. Christian Braun and Jamal Murray each chipped in 17 points, with Murray also dishing out 7 assists.
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Even though the Nuggets gave up 125 points, they tightened up defensively in the 3rd and 4th quarters, allowing just 26 points in each. Denver held the Raptors to 45% shooting from the field.
The Nuggets were strong in defending the three, as Toronto made only 10 threes on 28% shooting. Denver sent the Raptors to the line 21 times, where they hit 17 free throws. The Nuggets also recorded 6 steals and 6 blocks.
- In their last five games away from home, the Nuggets have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 107 points per game in these contests.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting favorite, the Nuggets have gone 1-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
- Over their last three games, the Nuggets have an over/under record of 1-2 and are 0-3 vs. the spread.
The Nets Can Win If…
The Nets picked up their first win of the season on Sunday, defeating the Bucks 115-102 at home. Brooklyn, now 1-2, entered the game as +8.5 underdogs and covered the spread with the 13-point victory. The total points for the game were 217, falling short of the 227.5 O/U line.
Brooklyn led 83-78 going into the 4th quarter and went on a decisive 10-0 run, extending their lead from 90-85 to 100-85. They outscored Milwaukee 32-24 in the final quarter to secure the win.
Nikola Jokić’s 40-point performance, including 7 points in overtime, led the Nuggets to a 127-125 win over the Raptors. He shot 66.7% from the field and made 3 threes at a 60% rate. Christian Braun and Jamal Murray added 17 points each, with Murray also contributing 9 rebounds and 7 assists despite shooting just 30%.
Denver hit 9 threes, shooting 45% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 49%. Jokić added 10 rebounds and 4 assists, and scored 12 points in the 1st quarter and another 10 in the 4th.
The Nets held the Bucks to 102 points on Sunday, with strong defensive efforts in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 20 and 24 points, respectively. Brooklyn limited Milwaukee to 44% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Nets gave up 10 threes on 30% shooting. They also sent the Bucks to the line 31 times, where Milwaukee made 26 free throws. Defensively, Brooklyn recorded 9 steals and 3 blocks.
- Although Brooklyn has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 101 points per game in these games.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Nets have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
- In their last five games, the Nets have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
The Lean
We’re backing the Nuggets for a victory, with the projected score at 118-103. Additionally, we favor them to cover the spread, so we recommend placing a bet on the Nuggets at -5.5.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 217.5 and our model has the Nuggets and Nets finishing with a combined 221 points. Our pick is to take the over.
Nets Lean on Cam Thomas and Dennis Schroder Against Jokic-Led Nuggets
The Brooklyn Nets are riding high from a strong win over the Milwaukee Bucks but will have to rely on a shortened rotation when they face the Denver Nuggets at home on Tuesday night. With key players Ben Simmons, Bojan Bogdanovic, Trendon Watford, and Day’Ron Sharpe out due to injuries, the Nets will look to Cam Thomas and Dennis Schroder to step up again. Thomas and Schroder combined for 61 points against Milwaukee, accounting for over half of Brooklyn’s 115-102 victory.
Brooklyn’s Key Duo: Cam Thomas and Dennis Schroder
Dennis Schroder, brought in to support Simmons, has proven vital, averaging 20.7 points and 6.3 assists per game this season. Known for his playmaking ability and veteran leadership, Schroder’s presence on the floor has been crucial, especially as Brooklyn navigates these early-season challenges with multiple injuries.
“He’s done it on a winning team, he’s done it in international basketball, and he’s done it here again,” said coach Jordi Fernandez after the win over the Bucks. “Toughness, leadership, coach on the floor, everything.”
Though Schroder is on an expiring contract, he remains focused on maximizing his contributions. “It’s a business … even if I get traded, I always got to see the positive side of it. But I want to stay here,” Schroder said. With Simmons out, Schroder and Thomas will be crucial in both offensive production and floor management as the Nets aim for their second straight win.
Denver Nuggets: Jokic’s MVP Performance
The Nuggets arrive in Brooklyn fresh off a nail-biting overtime win over the Toronto Raptors, marking their first victory of the season after a surprising 0-2 start. Nikola Jokic, the reigning MVP, dropped 40 points in a performance that Denver sorely needed to avoid an unexpected winless streak. Jokic’s back-to-back 40-point games have proven critical for a team struggling to find rhythm and consistency.
“This is an opportunity to show ourselves that even if you don’t play well, you can still win games,” Jokic said. “That’s what good teams do — they win games when they don’t play good.”
With Jokic playing 44 minutes in Monday’s game, fatigue might factor into his performance against the Nets, and Denver could lean more heavily on its bench. However, the Nuggets’ bench has struggled to contribute so far. Russell Westbrook, in his first season with Denver, is shooting only 20 percent through three games, which could add pressure on Jokic to deliver another dominant performance.
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Game Outlook
With both teams dealing with absences or fatigue, Tuesday’s matchup may come down to which team’s role players can step up. Brooklyn’s Cam Thomas and Dennis Schroder will need to maintain their momentum against a Denver defense that’s struggled to contain guards. On the other side, Denver will look for contributions from its bench to support Jokic, especially given the minutes he and other starters logged in Toronto.
The game promises to be a test of resilience and depth, as Brooklyn hopes to carry its energy from Sunday’s win into a tough matchup against one of the league’s elite in Jokic and the Nuggets.
