The Denver Nuggets deserve more praise. Despite injuries to every single one of its starters, Denver sits just a game out of the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference. The Brooklyn Nets deserve no such praise.
My Nets vs. Nuggets predictions heap Denver’s praise largely on Jamal Murray.
Find out why in my NBA picks for January 29.
Nets vs Nuggets prediction
Nets vs Nuggets best bet: Jamal Murray Over 24.5 points (-112)
Jamal Murray has scored 24 points in back-to-back games, just the hook short of notching this modest prop.
But before that, he was playing some of the best basketball of his career, including clearing this prop in four of five games while shooting 56% from the field.
With Aaron Gordon sidelined tonight, expect Murray to return to that form, though he barely actually left it.
The Denver Nuggets need this from Murray. The West is crowded below the Thunder, with the next six teams within four games of each other. If Murray were not playing this well, Denver very well may be considering the Play-In Tournament as we approach the trade deadline.
Instead, the Nuggets can expect home-court advantage in the playoffs thanks to Murray shooting 43.9% from deep, averaging 7.5 assists, and scoring 25.9 points per game.
Nets vs Nuggets same-game parlay
Before his 0 of 6 showing from deep on Tuesday, Murray had hit at least three 3-pointers in 24 of 41 games. As the Nets continue to scuffle, look for Murray’s shooting to propel the Nuggets to their fourth straight win against the spread.
Nets vs Nuggets SGP
- Jamal Murray Over 24.5 points
- Jamal Murray Over 2.5 threes
- Nuggets -6.5
Our “from downtown” SGP: Revenge of MPJ
While this is asking a lot of Jamal Murray, he is Denver’s only remaining genuine starter. A lot will be asked of him. The one thing that will not be asked of Murray is defending Michael Porter Jr., who has plenty of reason to want to inflict some pain on his old team.
Nets vs Nuggets SGP
- Jamal Murray Over 24.5 points
- Jamal Murray Over 2.5 threes
- Jamal Murray Over 8.5 assists
- Nuggets -6.5
- Michael Porter Jr. Over 25.5 points
Nets vs Nuggets odds
- Spread: Nets +6.5 | Nuggets -6.5
- Moneyline: Nets +220 | Nuggets -270
- Over/Under: Over 209.5 | Under 209.5
Nets vs Nuggets betting trend to know
Brooklyn is 1-5 against the spread in its last six games on the road. Find more NBA betting trends for Nets vs. Nuggets.
How to watch Nets vs Nuggets
| Location | Ball Arena, Denver, CO |
| Date | Thursday, January 29, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 9:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | YES, Altitude |
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