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The sportsbook odds for Saturday's matchup between Denver and Atlanta have yet to be set as both teams play on Friday, but heading into those games, the Nuggets were one of two remaining unbeaten teams at 5-0, while the Hawks were 4-1. Who will come out on top?

 

 

The Nuggets' online betting odds are tied to the exploits of Carmelo Anthony, who averaged 32.0 points throughout the first five games of the year. Chauncey Billups put up 21.0 points, but rookie Ty Lawson has surprised to average 11.8 points. In two games against the Hawks last year, the duo of Billups (22.0 points, 6.0 assists) and Anthony (19.5 points, 7.0 boards) led the way again.

 

If the Hawks are going to make some online betting noise, they'll have to be balanced, and Joe Johnson leads a group of six players in double digits with 22.8 points per game. Jamal Crawford, who came over from Golden State, is a much more dependable second option than Josh Smith. Johnson put up 25.5 points per game in two meetings with the Nuggets last year, while Marvin Williams added 21.5 points.

 

Online betting odds for this game should be relatively close, as the Nuggets have won three of their last five against the Hawks, but they've dropped three of their last four in Atlanta. Whatever the posted total is in your sportsbook, take a look at the over because these two are currently filling the basket at a tremendous pace (Denver leads the league in points scored, while Atlanta is fifth). Smith will probably get the task of guarding Anthony for the Hawks, but who is going to guard Johnson for the Nuggets? J.R. Smith is still suspended due to off-court problems, and Dahntay Jones left for Indiana. Also, take into account the previous night, as the Nuggets play in Miami, while the Hawks are in Charlotte, and that is definitely in Atlanta's favor. Combined with the homecourt advantage, take the Hawks' sportsbook betting lines.

 

Internet sports betting pick: Hawks