Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets NBA team page: upcoming games with our picks and odds, recent results and the roster.
Denver Nuggets play in the Western Northwest.
Denver Nuggets overview
The Denver Nuggets play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference at Ball Arena, about a mile above sea level. Altitude is the defining betting factor for Denver, which won its first NBA championship in 2023 with Nikola Jokic at center. Jokic's passing and rebounding make Nuggets games an important source of player props, from triple-double markets to assists lines. Denver also has a demanding travel profile, since the Mountain time zone sits between the Pacific coast and the Midwest. The combination of altitude, star-driven props, and division rivalries with Minnesota, Oklahoma City, Utah, and Portland makes the Nuggets one of the league's most interesting teams to handicap.
Betting insights
Altitude is the most-cited Nuggets angle. Visitors playing at 5,280 feet can tire late in games, especially on the second night of a back-to-back or at the end of a long road trip, which is one reason Denver has historically been strong at home. Sportsbooks know this and build it into home spreads, so the edge comes from schedule context, such as a team arriving in Denver after a game the night before. Jokic's props are some of the most heavily bet in the league, and his availability can move spreads significantly. Denver's road performance, especially in the second half of back-to-backs, is worth evaluating separately from home results.
Upcoming games
- Utah Jazz at Denver Nuggets, October 4, 2026, 6:00 PM (our pick: Denver Nuggets -167)
- Denver Nuggets at Utah Jazz, October 6, 2026, 8:00 PM
- Chicago Bulls at Denver Nuggets, October 11, 2026, 8:00 PM
- Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Clippers, October 14, 2026, 9:30 PM
- Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers, October 16, 2026, 9:30 PM
Denver Nuggets roster
- #35 Marvin Bagley III F
- #0 Christian Braun G
- Trevon Brazile F
- DeMar DeRozan G
- Alpha Diallo F
- #32 Aaron Gordon F
- #14 DaRon Holmes II F
- Bryce Hopkins F
- #23 Cameron Johnson F
- #15 Nikola Jokic C
- #21 Spencer Jones F
- #5 Tyus Jones G
- #27 Jamal Murray G
- #22 Zeke Nnaji F
- #45 David Roddy F
- #25 KJ Simpson G
- #3 Julian Strawther G
- Lonnie Walker IV G
- Cam Whitmore F
Injuries
- Trevon Brazile, Undisclosed - Questionable for start of season, Questionable