Nuggets 2024-25 Betting Preview: Prediction, Roster Projection

Nikola Jokic #15 talks to Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves during Round 2 Game 7 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs on May 19, 2024 at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.
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  • The Nuggets went 57-25 last year, falling in the conference semifinals.
  • Denver is +1100 to win the NBA Finals and +500 to win the West.

The Denver Nuggets couldn’t repeat as NBA champions last year, falling to the Minnesota Timberwolves at home in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals after a 57-25 campaign.

After losing their starting shooting guard this past offseason, the Nuggets’ stock has dropped in the betting market. But does that mean Nikola Jokiฤ‡ and Co. are now underrated?

NBA futures odds are available at the online sportsbook, including Denver Nuggets odds for NBA champion, division winner, and player awards.

Nuggets Futures Odds

Win Total: 51.5
Northwest Division: +325
Western Conference: +500
NBA Championship: +1100

The NBA odds have cooled on the Nuggets entering this season, at least compared to last summer.

After winning the 2023 NBA championship, Denver was +550 to repeat this time last year. The Nuggets also had +375 odds to win the Western Conference.

Denver has cleared its win total in eight consecutive seasons, dating back to the 2016-17 campaign. The Nuggets won 57 games last year with a preseason win total of 52.5.

Nuggets Offseason Moves

The Nuggets lost a critical rotation player for the second consecutive offseason while having championship aspirations.

Additions

PlayerPosition
Trey AlexanderSG
P.J. HallPF
DaRon Holmes IIC
Dario SaricSF

Departures

PlayerPosition
Kentavious Caldwell-PopeSG
Justin HolidayW
Reggie JacksonG
DeAndre JordanC
Collin GillespiePG
Braxton KeySF
James HuffC

A year after Bruce Brown left for free agency, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope earned a payday to leave Denver. He signed a three-year, $66 million deal with the Orlando Magic.

While the new CBA makes it more difficult for teams to commit too much of their bankroll, the Nuggets shouldnโ€™t have let their starting shooting guard walk for nothing when their team is good enough to contend for a title.

Denver traded up for center DaRon Holmes II in the first round of this yearโ€™s NBA Draft. Holmes suffered a torn right Achilles during his NBA Summer League debut, and there is no timetable for his return.

Nuggets 2024 Betting Prediction

Prediction: Nuggets Under 52.5 Wins (-110)

Note: This line has dropped to 51.5 since the prediction was shared in September.

All good things must come to an end.

Iโ€™m not talking about Denverโ€™s status as a contender, but rather its regular-season success after clearing its win total for eight straight seasons. This team pushed for the No. 1 seed last year, leading to tired legs in the postseason.

The Nuggets wonโ€™t make the same mistake, especially with Jokiฤ‡ and Jamal Murray playing in the Olympics. Denver’s only concern is being healthy in the postseason.

In addition, the Western Conference isnโ€™t getting any easier. The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Timberwolves will be primary challengers in Denverโ€™s division.

The Nuggets should take a step back this regular season, but remain a threat to win the West if they claim a top four seed.

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