The Denver Nuggets (25-12) take the court against the Atlanta Hawks (18-21) as just 1-point favorites on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET on FDSSE, ALT, WANF, and Peachtree Sports Network.
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Nuggets vs. Hawks Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this contest predicts a final score of Nuggets 124, Hawks 116.
- Moneyline Pick: Nuggets (-114)
- Total Pick: Over 233.5 (computer predicts 240.0 points)
- Pick ATS: Nuggets (-1)
Recent Nuggets vs. Hawks Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2025 | Nuggets | -3.5 | 239.5 | -169 | +142 | 134-133 DEN |
| 1/1/2025 | Nuggets | -8.5 | 247.5 | -351 | +278 | 139-120 DEN |
| 12/8/2024 | Hawks | -2 | 241 | -139 | +118 | 141-111 DEN |
Nuggets 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Denver is 22-15-0 against the spread this season.
- In games they have played as at least 1-point favorites this season, the Nuggets are 16-13 against the spread.
- Denver's games have gone over the point total in 24 out of 39 opportunities (61.5%).
- The Nuggets have won 20, or 69%, of the 29 games they've played as favorites this season.
- Denver has a record of 20-9, a 69% win rate, when it's favored by -114 or more by bookmakers this season.
Hawks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- So far this year, Atlanta has compiled a 19-20-0 record against the spread.
- The Hawks have a 13-7 record against the spread this year when an underdog by 1 point or more.
- Of Atlanta's 39 games with a set total, 21 have hit the over (53.8%).
- The Hawks have been the moneyline underdog 20 total times this season. They've finished 9-11 in those games.
- In games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of -105 or longer, Atlanta has a record of 9-11 (45%).
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Nuggets vs. Hawks Injury Report
Nuggets
Nuggets:
Bruce Brown: Probable (Knee),
Aaron Gordon: Probable (Hamstring),
Spencer Jones: Questionable (Foot),
Christian Braun: Probable (Ankle),
Jamal Murray: Probable (Ankle),
Nikola Jokic: Out (Knee),
Cameron Johnson: Out (Knee),
Tamar Bates: Out (Foot),
Jonas Valančiūnas: Out (Calf)
Hawks
Hawks:
N'Faly Dante: Out For Season (Knee),
CJ McCollum: Out (Quadricep),
Corey Kispert: Out (Hamstring)
Nuggets vs. Hawks Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, January 9, 2026
- Game time: 9 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSSE, ALT, WANF, and Peachtree Sports Network
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Arena: Ball Arena
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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