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The Denver Nuggets (32-13) and the Indiana Pacers (23-23) will meet on Friday, January 20 in Denver at Ball Arena as part of the NBA’s Play-in Tournament. The action starts at 7:00 PM MT, so place your bets now!
For context related to Friday’s early-season showdown, how have the Nuggets and the Pacers stacked up against each other in the past?
So far this season, these teams have fought against each other in one matchup and the Nuggets have claimed victory once against the Pacers. In their previous meeting this past Wednesday, the score was 119-122 in favor of the Nuggets. In that game, the Nuggets had a 47.96% field goal percentage and a 42.86% three pointer percentage, whereas the Pacers had a 48.94% field goal percentage and shot 33.33% from the perimenter. Elsewhere on the stat sheet, Denver came away with 47 rebounds and 27 assists while Indiana wound up with 44 boards and 28 assists.
Betting Preview for the Indiana Pacers vs Denver Nuggets NBA Game on January 20 2023
Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
When: Friday, January 20, 2023
Absences and Injuries
In terms of injuries, the Pacers are missing Daniel Theis (Knee), Tyrese Haliburton (Elbow/Knee), and Kendall Brown (Leg).
Betting on the Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets head into their first match of the season coming off a preseason game where they defeated the current champion Sacramento Kings due in large part to the first-rate efforts of star players Nikola Jokic and Michael Porter. Jokic, who will be out of the next game due to Covid, came up with 29 points (61.11 FG%), 15 rebounds, 14 assists, and two blocks, whereas Michael Porter had 24 points (60.0 FG%, three 3-pointers), two assists, three blocks, and two steals. Make sure you read our evaluation of the odds for the first game of the regular season below and consider how the team’s recent performance could have an impact.
Absences and Injuries
As far as inactive players go, the Nuggets are missing Peyton Watson (Adductor) and Collin Gillespie (Leg). Jeff Green (Hand) is listed as questionable.
Pacers vs Nuggets | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Denver Nuggets (-625) at DraftKings
The Denver Nuggets are considered the favorite per oddsmakers. Do you agree?
Over/Under Pick: Under 240.5 Total Points (-110) at DraftKings
It is predicted that the total score for this game will be under 240.5.
Spread Pick: Denver Nuggets -11 Points (-110) at DraftKings
The Denver Nuggets will need to lose by less than the amount of the spread or win outright in order to cover.
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