The Nuggets will play the Nets on Sunday, January 4th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 3:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Denver Nuggets and the Brooklyn Nets set for Sunday, January 4th, 2026. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Denver Nuggets currently have a 97.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Brooklyn Nets is 84.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Denver Nuggets - The Denver Nuggets currently have a 13-6 record as an away team. That standing puts them 1st in the league for away team wins.
- Home Brooklyn Nets - The Brooklyn Nets start this matchup with a 4-13 record as a home team. They now rank 12th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Denver Nuggets currently rank 1st (124.6) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Brooklyn Nets stand at 28th averaging 108.9 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 117.8 points against the Denver Nuggets, ranking them 11th in the league. The Brooklyn Nets currently rank 19th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 114.3 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Denver Nuggets have notched a 4-1 Western Northwest Division division record, while the Brooklyn Nets possess a 3-7 Eastern Atlantic Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Denver Nuggets have a 23-11 overall record, while the Brooklyn Nets have a 10-22 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, ye scurvy dogs! The Nuggets be takin' on the Nets...in Brooklyn on Sunday. The fans be rowdy in the Nets' arena...shouting and stomping their feet with every play.
The Nuggets be sittin' pretty with a 23-11 record...while the Nets be strugglin' at 10-22 overall. Denver leads their division...with a 4-1 record, while Brooklyn be laggin' behind at 3-7.
The Nuggets be scorin' 124.6 points per game, while the Nets...be averagin' a measly 108.9 points. It be a battle of offense...versus defense in this matchup on the court.
See you courtside at today's game...and be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline...and total bets from our featured sportsbooks. Look at this game's prop bets below...and may the best team emerge victorious in this fierce battle.
Best Nuggets at Nets Odds
| Underdog Brooklyn Nets | Favorite Denver Nuggets |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Brooklyn Nets | Favorite Denver Nuggets |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Denver Nuggets are -1.5 -120 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Brooklyn Nets are +1.5 +100 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 224.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 224.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Denver Nuggets are the -145 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Brooklyn Nets are the +120 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Nuggets
Nets
1/04/26 3:40pm EST | -1.5 -120+1.5 +100 |
Underdog Brooklyn Nets - Brooklyn Nets bettors risk $100 to win $100 at +100 odds.
A +1.5 Brooklyn Nets underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Denver Nuggets - Denver Nuggets bettors risk $100 to win $83.33 at -120 odds.
A -1.5 Denver Nuggets favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Denver Nuggets at Brooklyn Nets Prop Bets
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Nuggets
Nets
Game to Overtime
1/04/26 3:40pm EST | Yes +950No -2000Bet |
Nets
Team Total Points
DEN at BKN 1/04/26 3:40pm EST | 111.5 o -120111.5 u -105Bet |
Nuggets
Team Total Points
DEN at BKN 1/04/26 3:40pm EST | 112.5 o -120112.5 u -105Bet |
Aaron Gordon
Points Scored
DEN at BKN 1/04/26 3:40pm EST | 13.5 o +10013.5 u -130Bet |
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Cam Thomas
Points Scored
DEN at BKN 1/04/26 3:40pm EST | 17.5 o -12517.5 u -110Bet |
Christian Braun
Points Scored
DEN at BKN 1/04/26 3:40pm EST | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -130Bet |
DaRon Holmes II
Points Scored
DEN at BKN 1/04/26 3:40pm EST | 9.5 o +1009.5 u -135Bet |
Day'Ron Sharpe
Points Scored
DEN at BKN 1/04/26 3:40pm EST | 11.5 o -13511.5 u +100Bet |
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Egor Demin
Points Scored
DEN at BKN 1/04/26 3:40pm EST | 10.5 o -12010.5 u -110Bet |
Jamal Murray
Points Scored
DEN at BKN 1/04/26 3:40pm EST | 26.5 o -10526.5 u -125Bet |
Michael Porter Jr
Points Scored
DEN at BKN 1/04/26 3:40pm EST | 26.5 o -11026.5 u -118Bet |
Noah Clowney
Points Scored
DEN at BKN 1/04/26 3:40pm EST | 11.5 o -13511.5 u +100Bet |
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Terance Mann
Points Scored
DEN at BKN 1/04/26 3:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1256.5 u -105Bet |
Aaron Gordon
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at BKN 1/04/26 3:40pm EST | 19.5 o -11019.5 u -120Bet |
Christian Braun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at BKN 1/04/26 3:40pm EST | 17.5 o -13017.5 u -105Bet |
Day'Ron Sharpe
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at BKN 1/04/26 3:40pm EST | 25.5 o -12025.5 u -110Bet |
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Jamal Murray
Points, Rebounds & Assists
DEN at BKN 1/04/26 3:40pm EST | 39.5 o -10539.5 u -125Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Denver Nuggets | 35 | 20 | 0.636 | +6.5 | 15-11 | 20-9 | 4-2 | 20-9 | 120.4 | 116.3 | +4.1 | W1 | 5-5 |
| Brooklyn Nets | 15 | 38 | 0.283 | +25.5 | 8-19 | 7-19 | 3-9 | 11-22 | 107.7 | 114.9 | -7.2 | L1 | 3-7 |
Denver Nuggets & Brooklyn Nets Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Denver Nuggets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Nuggets | +600 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Nets | +100000 Bet |
Denver Nuggets & Brooklyn Nets Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Denver Nuggets vs Brooklyn Nets NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, January 4th, 2026 at 3:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Denver Nuggets vs Brooklyn Nets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Denver Nuggets vs Brooklyn Nets Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.