Brooklyn Nets (12-9) vs. Denver Nuggets (14-9)
Brooklyn Nets vs. Denver Nuggets 12/14/23 – As NBA season kicks into high gear, Thursday, December 14th’s match between the Brooklyn Nets and Denver Nuggets promises to be an exhilarating matchup! Both squads boast impressive 12-9 records – guaranteeing fans and analysts alike unique premium matchup insights! Tip-off for this game takes place at 9:00 PM ET at Ball Arena in Brooklyn – be sure to be there at 9:00!
The Brooklyn Nets have shown tremendous consistency on the court this season, boasting impressive statistics to back their impressive play. After 21 games they average 116.9 points per game while shooting 47.3% field goal percentage from 91.7 attempts; making 43.4 field goals on average each game. Three-point shooting (38.7% success rate); 48 rebounds per game defensively along with 6.2 steals and 5.7 blocks; although they do average 12.5 turnovers per game and 18.7 fouls which may present challenges in their defense.
Denver Nuggets have put up impressive figures as well, averaging 113.6 points per game on average over their 23 games while posting an astounding 48.8% field goal percentage and 44 field goals out of 900.2 attempts each game; three-point percentage (36.4%) doesn’t quite compare; however their assists per game average 29.7 while turnovers (11.8 per game) tend to decrease significantly while free throw percentage (71% can sometimes falter; additionally their rebounding stats (44.1 per game) and defensive stats (6.99 steals/5.1 blocks per game will prove effective against any matchup against either team;
Brooklyn Nets vs. Denver Nuggets 12/14/2 Game Info
| When | Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 9:00 PM ET |
| Where | Ball Arena |
| TV | |
| Stream | NBA League Pass |
Cam Thomas (SG) vs. Nikola Jokic (C)
Cam Thomas has been an integral component of the Nets this season. Starting and averaging 31.5 minutes and 23.7 points over 12 games, his rebounding (3.5 per game), assists (2.3 per game), assist-to-turnover ratio (1:1.4), scoring ability and agility will prove instrumental in leading them past stronger defenses such as those found with Denver Nuggets.
Nikola Jokic of the Nuggets has been outstanding this season, playing all 22 games while averaging 34.2 minutes each and scoring 28.4 points on average over this span. Additionally, Jokic excels with 13 rebounds per game and 9 assists per game along with solid defensive presence (1.1 steals and 0.8 blocks per game) plus his impressive 3.2 assist-to-turnover ratio makes him a formidable opponent against any team, including Nets.
When these key players meet up, it will be an intense competition between Thomas’ scoring prowess and Jokic’s all-around excellence. Thomas will rely on his shooting and speed while Jokic looks to take over inside and facilitate plays – their performances could very well determine the flow and outcome of the game.
NBA Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
Betting odds for this matchup have yet to be released; however, given both teams’ performances and standings, the Nuggets may edge ahead as favorites, particularly given their home court advantage.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Trends
The Nets have shown themselves to be strong contenders with their recent performance of 4-1 in five games, particularly their performance against the spread (6-2) in road games, and going over in totals over and over in recent games could impact betting strategies.
Denver Nuggets Betting Trends
The Denver Nuggets have struggled against the spread in recent games, going 1-3 against it at home and away combined. While this might cause bettors some concern, their tendency for totals in both home and away games to go over provides an interesting angle for over/under bets.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Denver Nuggets 12/14/23 Betting Picks
As per current trends and stats, this game appears destined for high scoring action. Brooklyn may challenge Denver’s defense with their powerful offense; however, Denver can rely on their home court advantage and high field goal percentage as an edge in winning this matchup.
Today’s top NBA free picks suggest leaning toward the Nuggets as the favorite to take down this matchup straight up, although the Nets could cover the spread, making them a potential value pick in that regard. Furthermore, an OVER bet could also be profitable given both teams’ recent trends.
Free Pick and Prediction: Denver Nuggets 118, Brooklyn Nets 114.