Denver Nuggets predictions, picks and odds
- Record
- 3-3
- West rank
- 10
- Model rating
- +1.0 16th of 30
- Projected wins
- 41.2
- Playoff chance
- 48.4%
- Title chance
- 0.9%
Nuggets schedule: upcoming games and our win chance
| Date | Opponent | Tip | Nuggets win chance | Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7 | @ Pacers | 5:00 PM ET | 63.1% | Picks and preview |
| Nov 9 | @ Rockets | 8:30 PM ET | 25.5% | Opens 3 days before tip |
| Nov 11 | @ Grizzlies | 8:00 PM ET | 40.8% | Opens 3 days before tip |
| Nov 14 | @ Pelicans | 7:00 PM ET | 57.6% | Opens 3 days before tip |
| Nov 16 | vs Suns | 9:00 PM ET | 70.3% | Opens 3 days before tip |
| Nov 18 | vs Celtics | 9:00 PM ET | 44.4% | Opens 3 days before tip |
| Nov 20 | vs Rockets | 10:00 PM ET | 34.1% | Opens 3 days before tip |
| Nov 22 | @ Bulls | 7:00 PM ET | 71.4% | Opens 3 days before tip |
| Nov 24 | vs Mavericks | 10:00 PM ET | 60.5% | Opens 3 days before tip |
| Nov 27 | @ Jazz | 9:30 PM ET | 67.1% | Opens 3 days before tip |
Spread results for the Nuggets
Against the closing spread, the Nuggets are 2-4 in the games listed.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Closing spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 | vs Trail Blazers | L 110-118 | −4.5 | L |
| Oct 30 | @ Suns | W 127-120 | −4.5 | W |
| Oct 28 | @ Pelicans | W 104-91 | −4.5 | W |
| Oct 26 | vs Warriors | L 114-134 | −6.5 | L |
| Oct 24 | vs Pelicans | W 141-135 | −11.5 | L |
| Oct 22 | @ Thunder | L 84-96 | +7.5 | L |
Nuggets 2025-26 season
54-28, 3rd in the West. Out in the first round.
- Win pct
- .659
- Home
- 28-13
- Road
- 26-15
- vs West
- 36-16
- Within 5 pts
- 15-13
- Points
- 122.1
- Allowed
- 116.9
- Margin
- +5.1
| Round | Opponent | Games | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Round | Timberwolves | 2-4 | L |
Standings and projections, Western Conference
| # | Team | W | L | PCT | GB | PPG | OPPG | Diff | Home | Road | Strk | L10 | Proj. W | Seed | Playoffs | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rockets | 7 | 1 | .875 | 0 | 119.2 | 106.4 | +12.9 | 4-0 | 3-1 | W2 | 7-1 | 57.6 48–66 | 2 | 97.6% | 19.5% |
| 2 | Grizzlies | 6 | 1 | .857 | 0.5 | 123.0 | 110.1 | +12.9 | 2-1 | 4-0 | L1 | 6-1 | 45.8 36–56 | 7 | 68.2% | 1.8% |
| 3 | Trail Blazers | 5 | 1 | .833 | 1 | 120.2 | 109.3 | +10.8 | 1-1 | 4-0 | W2 | 5-1 | 48.7 38–59 | 5 | 79.0% | 4.2% |
| 4 | Lakers | 6 | 2 | .750 | 1 | 122.5 | 115.2 | +7.2 | 4-1 | 2-1 | W2 | 6-2 | 49.1 39–59 | 5 | 82.0% | 4.0% |
| 5 | Spurs | 5 | 2 | .714 | 1.5 | 117.6 | 108.3 | +9.3 | 3-2 | 2-0 | W5 | 5-2 | 52.6 43–62 | 4 | 90.9% | 9.5% |
| 6 | Thunder | 5 | 2 | .714 | 1.5 | 108.0 | 107.7 | +0.3 | 3-0 | 2-2 | W1 | 5-2 | 50.1 40–60 | 5 | 84.2% | 5.1% |
| 7 | Timberwolves | 5 | 3 | .625 | 2 | 119.0 | 107.6 | +11.4 | 3-1 | 2-2 | W1 | 5-3 | 52.8 44–62 | 4 | 92.3% | 10.9% |
| 8 | Warriors | 5 | 3 | .625 | 2 | 117.5 | 114.6 | +2.9 | 3-1 | 2-2 | W5 | 5-3 | 45.3 35–55 | 7 | 66.9% | 1.5% |
| 9 | Mavericks | 4 | 3 | .571 | 2.5 | 112.3 | 112.3 | 0.0 | 2-2 | 2-1 | L1 | 4-3 | 37.6 28–48 | 10 | 29.7% | 0.2% |
| 10 | Nuggets | 3 | 3 | .500 | 3 | 113.3 | 115.7 | −2.3 | 1-2 | 2-1 | L1 | 3-3 | 41.2 31–52 | 9 | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| 11 | Pelicans | 3 | 4 | .429 | 3.5 | 121.9 | 120.1 | +1.7 | 2-2 | 1-2 | W3 | 3-4 | 35.7 26–46 | 11 | 23.1% | 0.2% |
| 12 | Suns | 1 | 4 | .200 | 4.5 | 112.2 | 122.8 | −10.6 | 1-1 | 0-3 | L3 | 1-4 | 33.1 22–44 | 12 | 17.4% | 0.1% |
| 13 | Clippers | 1 | 6 | .143 | 5.5 | 108.1 | 115.4 | −7.3 | 1-2 | 0-4 | L6 | 1-6 | 34.0 24–44 | 11 | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 14 | Jazz | 1 | 6 | .143 | 5.5 | 107.0 | 118.9 | −11.9 | 1-4 | 0-2 | L5 | 1-6 | 24.1 15–33 | 14 | 1.5% | <0.1% |
| 15 | Kings | 1 | 6 | .143 | 5.5 | 110.1 | 124.3 | −14.1 | 0-2 | 1-4 | W1 | 1-6 | 21.5 13–31 | 14 | 0.7% | <0.1% |
Using our ratings, we run 10,000 simulations of each remaining game to project wins, seed and chances; the range covers the middle 80% of results. For both conferences, see NBA futures.
Team stats for the Nuggets
- Points
- 113.3
- 14th
- Rebounds
- 42.5
- 19th
- Assists
- 26.3
- 16th
- Field goal
- 47.0%
- 9th
- 3-point
- 37.0%
- 8th
- Free throw
- 80.2%
- 9th
- Turnovers
- 15.8
- 16th
- Possessions
- 100.2
- 26th
Season leaders for the Nuggets
| Player | Pos | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Murray | G | 6 | 38.3 | 27.3 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 48.6 | 51.9 | 81.4 |
| Nikola Jokic | C | 6 | 36.8 | 22.0 | 9.7 | 9.0 | 47.2 | 22.6 | 88.5 |
| Christian Braun | G | 6 | 36.2 | 15.2 | 4.0 | 2.2 | 53.0 | 40.6 | 80.0 |
| Aaron Gordon | F | 6 | 30.2 | 11.5 | 6.0 | 2.8 | 35.8 | 34.6 | 84.6 |
| DeMar DeRozan | G | 6 | 25.2 | 10.7 | 2.0 | 2.7 | 40.4 | 22.2 | 83.3 |
| Trevon Brazile | F | 6 | 22.0 | 8.3 | 6.3 | 0.3 | 55.9 | 35.3 | 54.5 |
| Cameron Johnson | F | 3 | 26.3 | 8.0 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 42.9 | 33.3 | 50.0 |
| Zeke Nnaji | F | 1 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
Injuries for the Nuggets
- Out DeMar DeRozan G · back · expected return Nov 7
- Out Spencer Jones F · hamstring · expected return Nov 11
- Out Julian Strawther G · knee · expected return Nov 29
The NBA injury report covers every team.
Roster for the Nuggets
| No. | Player | Pos | Height | Age | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Marvin Bagley III | F | 6' 10" | 27 | 9 |
| 0 | Christian Braun | G | 6' 6" | 25 | 5 |
| 7 | Trevon Brazile | F | 6' 10" | 23 | 0 |
| 10 | DeMar DeRozan | G | 6' 6" | 37 | 18 |
| 11 | Alpha Diallo | F | 6' 7" | 29 | 0 |
| 32 | Aaron Gordon | F | 6' 8" | 31 | 13 |
| 14 | DaRon Holmes II | F | 6' 9" | 24 | 2 |
| 13 | Bryce Hopkins | F | 6' 7" | 24 | 0 |
| 23 | Cameron Johnson | F | 6' 8" | 30 | 8 |
| 15 | Nikola Jokic | C | 6' 11" | 31 | 12 |
| 21 | Spencer Jones | F | 6' 7" | 25 | 3 |
| 5 | Tyus Jones | G | 6' 0" | 30 | 12 |
| 27 | Jamal Murray | G | 6' 4" | 29 | 10 |
| 9 | Ryan Nembhard | G | 5' 11" | 23 | 2 |
| 22 | Zeke Nnaji | F | 6' 10" | 25 | 7 |
| 1 | Julian Strawther | G | 6' 6" | 24 | 4 |
| 00 | Cam Whitmore | F | 6' 6" | 22 | 4 |