#158

Denver Nuggets (7-4)

vs

Atlanta Hawks (4-8)

The Hawks are due for a breakout game tonight. They are a good team that has struggled early in the season, losing their last FIVE in a row, but to all very good teams and on the road. The Nuggets have looked good, winning their last 2, but I don’t think they will beat the Hawks tonight who have played and lost to stiff competition thus far. This is Jokic’s first game back from his one game suspension, and I think that his use is limited tonight. I like the Hawks winning this, but take the spread to be safe. Take the Hawks +3.5, Nikola Jokic under 24.5 points, and Trae Young over 24.5 points.