Denver vs Atlanta Prediction: Choosing the Total Over Options

Prediction for the NBA match between Denver vs Atlanta, which will take place on January 2nd. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the teams' conditions! Several betting options are available.

Denver

Denver's last three games are a good indicator of the strengths and weaknesses. First, Michael Malone's team hosted Eastern Conference leader Cleveland at home, scored more than 130 points, but still lost 135:149. Then Denver missed more than 240 points in games against weaker opponents, but still won twice in a row - at home against Detroit (134:121) and away against Utah (132:121).

If Denver's defence doesn't improve, they're not going to get anywhere in the playoffs. But the Nuggets should be fine for the postseason. Denver is doing well in the regular season, even when they're up against the weaker teams in the league. Right now, they're sitting in fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings with an 18-13 record.

Atlanta

The Hawks are in the same boat as the Nuggets. Quin Snyder's team is even worse, they're 26th in defence, letting in 118.8 points per game. But on offence they're doing pretty well, ranking fifth with an average of 117.8 points per game. Thanks to their strong offense, Atlanta, like Denver in the West, is sitting pretty in sixth place in the Eastern Conference playoff zone with an 18-13 record.

They've won four games in a row before their trip to Colorado. The Hawks have beaten Minnesota (117-104), Chicago (141-133) and Miami (120-110) at home, while Toronto (136-107) has been stronger on the road.

Expert Betting Tips

In the first game between the two teams this season on 9 December, Denver won 141-111 after scoring 252 points. It's not likely that the Nuggets will beat the Hawks as easily again, but the total will probably be broken again. In terms of defensive efficiency from that game, both teams haven't changed much. Let's bet on a high performance. Another bet could be on the number of rebounds.