Prediction
The Hawks are better than the Denver Nuggets. This fact hasn’t stopped Atlanta from losing to other teams that are slightly beneath them in quality, but it’s still a fact that should be understood heading into this match-up.
The last time these two teams faced off an act of God or nature led to a Hawks victory. I wouldn’t count on that happening again. Atlanta needs to get off to a good start if they are going to win this time.
I think they will. Tonight is the night where the Hawks come out firing on all cylinders. Jokic may get his, but the Nuggets don’t have anyone that can slow down Dennis Schroder and Paul Millsap. Dwight Howard going against Jokic on the offensive end may even get the talented big man in foul trouble.
If Howard is getting post touches early you know exactly what Mike Budenholzer is thinking.
Daily Fantasy Basketball Projections by numberFire
The projections at numberFire give the Hawks a 71.63 percent chance of winning. I agree wholeheartedly with the robots on this one. Atlanta will bounce back from their loss to the Utah Jazz by easily dispatching the Denver Nuggets.
Who: Denver Nuggets (23-28) @ Atlanta Hawks (30-22)
When: 7:30 PM EST, Wednesday, February 8th, 2017
Where: Phillips Arena
How: Fox Sports Southeast
Prediction:Hawks 102 Nuggets 90