After a win in their season opener, the Golden State Warriors will look to keep rolling on Friday night when they host the Denver Nuggets.
The Denver Nuggets will be taking on the Golden State Warriors on Friday in an early measure of where the teams stack up in the Western Conference. The Nuggets are finally healthy again, getting back two of their most important players in Canadian Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. Murray and Porter’s return didn’t really go Denver’s way, as they were blown out by the Utah Jazz to open up the season. Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors got their season off right with a victory against the Los Angeles Lakers. Which of these teams can get it going here?
Golden State is a 5.5-point favourite to win on the NBA odds, with a total of 229.5.
Nuggets vs. Warriors NBA Betting Odds
Denver is a team that is 8-3 ATS over their last 11 road games when going up against a team with a winning home record on the season. They are 2-5 ATS in their past seven games overall coming into this one. When it comes to the total, the over has won in four out of the last five meetings between the Nuggets and Warriors.
Golden State has won their last four games against the spread and are 4-1 ATS in their past five games played at home against a team with a losing road record on the season. The over has cashed in four out of their past five games at home against a team with a road winning percentage below .400.
Denver Nuggets
The season-opening loss to the Jazz was quite a bad look for Denver. After all, Utah is hoping that they can become one of the worst teams in the league to get a top draft pick. They’re trying to tank. Meanwhile, Denver wants to emerge as a contender.
While it was a bad start, the Nuggets needn’t panic just yet. Both Murray and Porter are still trying to get back into game shape and rediscover their rhythm from before.
On top of that, this group still has arguably the best centre in the league in Nikola Jokic, the back-to-back reigning league MVP who pretty much does it all. He’s going to be their massive mismatch against a Golden State team that really only has a slight weakness at the centre position.
Golden State Warriors
The reigning NBA champions are one of the deepest rosters in the league. During their game against the Lakers, they were able to squeeze in 11 players in the first half. All of them playing over five minutes on the floor. There’s no doubt that head coach Steve Kerr will continue to stretch the lineup out and get a ton of different guys out on the floor. That depth could be crucial in picking up a win over the Nuggets.
But if the depth isn’t enough for them, their star power should be able to pull them over the top. Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green are all still leading the way but there’s great depth now with Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins. That tandem combined for 32 points in the opener. When they’re on, the Warriors are going to be tough to beat.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Nuggets vs. Warriors?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time | fav | line | total |
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Opening 21 Oct 1:12am | DEN | -5.5 -110 | O +229.5 -110 |
Closing 22 Oct 2:17am | DEN | -5.5 -117 | O +229.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
Nuggets Team Leaders
Points |
24.8 |
Assists |
10.11 |
Rebounds |
11.28 |
FG% |
77 |
Steals |
1.37 |
Blocks |
0.77 |
Points |
29.45 |
Assists |
6.89 |
Rebounds |
8.57 |
FG% |
75 |
Steals |
1.3 |
Blocks |
0.82 |
- Regular Season
Warriors Team Leaders
Points |
24.8 |
Assists |
10.11 |
Rebounds |
11.28 |
FG% |
77 |
Steals |
1.37 |
Blocks |
0.77 |
Points |
29.45 |
Assists |
6.89 |
Rebounds |
8.57 |
FG% |
75 |
Steals |
1.3 |
Blocks |
0.82 |
Injuries
Bones Hyland (PG)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)
Nikola Jokic (C)
Aaron Gordon (PF)
Jamal Murray (SG)
Jamal Murray (SG)
Bruce Brown (PG)
Nikola Jokic (C)
Jamal Murray (SG)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)
Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF)
Stephen Curry (PG)
Stephen Curry (PG)
Draymond Green (PF)
Klay Thompson (SG)
Andrew Wiggins (SF)
Anthony Lamb (SF)
Stephen Curry (PG)
Draymond Green (PF)
Klay Thompson (SG)
Injuries
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Bones Hyland (PG) | Prob Sat | Illness - 04 / 02 / 23 | 2-0 | 2-0 | + - |
Hyland is nursing a non-COVID illness, but it is not expected to impact his status against the Hawks on Saturday. |
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG) | Ques Tues | Ankle - 04 / 02 / 23 | 2-0 | 2-0 | + - |
Caldwell-Pope left Saturday's match with an ankle injury, and it is undetermined if he will play on Tuesday versus the Timberwolves |
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Nikola Jokic (C) | Prob Sat | Hamstring - 03 / 02 / 23 | 3-0 | 3-0 | + - |
Jokic is nursing left hamstring tightness, but he is predicted to be active against the Hawks in Saturday's game. |
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Aaron Gordon (PF) | Ques Sat | Ankle - 01 / 02 / 23 | 3-1 | 4-0 | + - |
Gordon missed the previous contest with a left ankle sprain, and it is up in the air if he will play against the Hawks on Saturday. |
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Jamal Murray (SG) | Prob Tues | Knee - 30 / 01 / 23 | 3-1 | 4-0 | + - |
Murray is battling a left knee issue, but it is expected that he will suit up for Tuesday's matchup versus the Pelicans. |
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Jamal Murray (SG) | Prob Sat | Hip - 27 / 01 / 23 | 4-1 | 4-1 | + - |
Murray is dealing with a left hip sprain, but it is forecasted that he will face off in Saturday's contest with the 76ers. |
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Bruce Brown (PG) | Prob Sat | Knee - 27 / 01 / 23 | 4-1 | 4-1 | + - |
Brown is nursing left knee inflammation, but it is expected that he will suit up versus the 76ers on Saturday. |
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Nikola Jokic (C) | Prob Sat | Hamstring - 25 / 01 / 23 | 4-3 | 4-3 | + - |
Jokic was held out of the previous game due to left hamstring tightness, but it is anticipated that he will be active in Saturday's contest versus the 76ers. |
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Jamal Murray (SG) | Out Wed | Rest - 25 / 01 / 23 | 4-3 | 4-3 | + - |
Murray will not suit up for Wednesday's clash with the Bucks as he will be given a day of rest. |
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG) | Prob Sat | Wrist - 25 / 01 / 23 | 4-3 | 4-3 | + - |
Caldwell-Pope sat out the last game with a right wrist sprain, but it is predicted that he will partake in Saturday's showdown with the 76ers. |
player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF) | Prob Sat | Illness - 03 / 02 / 23 | 0-3 | 2-1 | + - |
Baldwin is fighting off an illness, but it is anticipated that he will suit up against the Mavericks in Saturday's matchup. |
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Stephen Curry (PG) | Ques Mon | Leg - 03 / 02 / 23 | 0-3 | 2-1 | + - |
Curry exited Saturday's contest with a potential knee injury, and it is uncertain if he will be active on Monday versus the Thunder. |
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Stephen Curry (PG) | Prob Thurs | Shoulder - 02 / 02 / 23 | 1-3 | 3-1 | + - |
Curry is dealing with left shoulder soreness, but it is projected that he will face the Nuggets on Thursday. |
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Draymond Green (PF) | Ques Sat | Calf - 02 / 02 / 23 | 1-3 | 3-1 | + - |
Green sat out the previous game with right calf tightness, and it is unknown if he will play on Saturday versus the Mavericks. |
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Klay Thompson (SG) | Prob Sat | Illness - 02 / 02 / 23 | 1-3 | 3-1 | + - |
Thompson is nursing an illness, but it is expected that he will hit the court on Saturday versus the Mavericks. |
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Andrew Wiggins (SF) | Prob Mon | Illness - 25 / 01 / 23 | 2-5 | 4-2-1 | + - |
Wiggins missed the previous two contests due to an illness, but it is forecasted that he will play on Monday versus the Thunder. |
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Anthony Lamb (SF) | Prob Wed | Foot - 21 / 01 / 23 | 4-5 | 5-3-1 | + - |
Lamb missed the previous game with left foot soreness, but it is projected that he will suit up Wednesday versus the Grizzlies. |
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Stephen Curry (PG) | Ques Sun | Rest - 20 / 01 / 23 | 5-5 | 6-3-1 | + - |
Curry was absent for rest in the previous game, and it is uncertain whether he will face of against the Nets on Sunday. |
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Draymond Green (PF) | Ques Sun | Toe - 20 / 01 / 23 | 5-5 | 6-3-1 | + - |
Green missed the last game with right great toe soreness, and it is not yet confirmed if he will be present for Sunday's contest versus the Nets. |
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Klay Thompson (SG) | Ques Sun | Achilles - 20 / 01 / 23 | 5-5 | 6-3-1 | + - |
Thompson sat out the last game with a right Achilles tendon injury, leaving it up in the air whether he will be available for Sunday's match against the Nets. |
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DENVER NUGGETS
109 -
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
117
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 21 Oct 1:12am DEN -5.5 -110 O +229.5 -110 Closing 22 Oct 2:17am DEN -5.5 -117 O +229.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
Nuggets Team Leaders
Points 24.8
Assists 10.11
Rebounds 11.28
FG% 77
Steals 1.37
Blocks 0.77
Points 29.45
Assists 6.89
Rebounds 8.57
FG% 75
Steals 1.3
Blocks 0.82
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- Regular Season
Warriors Team Leaders
Points 24.8
Assists 10.11
Rebounds 11.28
FG% 77
Steals 1.37
Blocks 0.77
Points 29.45
Assists 6.89
Rebounds 8.57
FG% 75
Steals 1.3
Blocks 0.82
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Injuries
Bones Hyland (PG)
Prob Sat Illness - 04 / 02 / 23Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)
Ques Tues Ankle - 04 / 02 / 23Nikola Jokic (C)
Prob Sat Hamstring - 03 / 02 / 23Aaron Gordon (PF)
Ques Sat Ankle - 01 / 02 / 23Jamal Murray (SG)
Prob Tues Knee - 30 / 01 / 23Jamal Murray (SG)
Prob Sat Hip - 27 / 01 / 23Bruce Brown (PG)
Prob Sat Knee - 27 / 01 / 23Nikola Jokic (C)
Prob Sat Hamstring - 25 / 01 / 23Jamal Murray (SG)
Out Wed Rest - 25 / 01 / 23Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG)
Prob Sat Wrist - 25 / 01 / 23Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF)
Prob Sat Illness - 03 / 02 / 23Stephen Curry (PG)
Ques Mon Leg - 03 / 02 / 23Stephen Curry (PG)
Prob Thurs Shoulder - 02 / 02 / 23Draymond Green (PF)
Ques Sat Calf - 02 / 02 / 23Klay Thompson (SG)
Prob Sat Illness - 02 / 02 / 23Andrew Wiggins (SF)
Prob Mon Illness - 25 / 01 / 23Anthony Lamb (SF)
Prob Wed Foot - 21 / 01 / 23Stephen Curry (PG)
Ques Sun Rest - 20 / 01 / 23Draymond Green (PF)
Ques Sun Toe - 20 / 01 / 23Klay Thompson (SG)
Ques Sun Achilles - 20 / 01 / 23Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Bones Hyland (PG) Prob Sat Illness - 04 / 02 / 23 2-0 2-0 + - Hyland is nursing a non-COVID illness, but it is not expected to impact his status against the Hawks on Saturday.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG) Ques Tues Ankle - 04 / 02 / 23 2-0 2-0 + - Caldwell-Pope left Saturday's match with an ankle injury, and it is undetermined if he will play on Tuesday versus the Timberwolves
Nikola Jokic (C) Prob Sat Hamstring - 03 / 02 / 23 3-0 3-0 + - Jokic is nursing left hamstring tightness, but he is predicted to be active against the Hawks in Saturday's game.
Aaron Gordon (PF) Ques Sat Ankle - 01 / 02 / 23 3-1 4-0 + - Gordon missed the previous contest with a left ankle sprain, and it is up in the air if he will play against the Hawks on Saturday.
Jamal Murray (SG) Prob Tues Knee - 30 / 01 / 23 3-1 4-0 + - Murray is battling a left knee issue, but it is expected that he will suit up for Tuesday's matchup versus the Pelicans.
Jamal Murray (SG) Prob Sat Hip - 27 / 01 / 23 4-1 4-1 + - Murray is dealing with a left hip sprain, but it is forecasted that he will face off in Saturday's contest with the 76ers.
Bruce Brown (PG) Prob Sat Knee - 27 / 01 / 23 4-1 4-1 + - Brown is nursing left knee inflammation, but it is expected that he will suit up versus the 76ers on Saturday.
Nikola Jokic (C) Prob Sat Hamstring - 25 / 01 / 23 4-3 4-3 + - Jokic was held out of the previous game due to left hamstring tightness, but it is anticipated that he will be active in Saturday's contest versus the 76ers.
Jamal Murray (SG) Out Wed Rest - 25 / 01 / 23 4-3 4-3 + - Murray will not suit up for Wednesday's clash with the Bucks as he will be given a day of rest.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (SG) Prob Sat Wrist - 25 / 01 / 23 4-3 4-3 + - Caldwell-Pope sat out the last game with a right wrist sprain, but it is predicted that he will partake in Saturday's showdown with the 76ers.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF) Prob Sat Illness - 03 / 02 / 23 0-3 2-1 + - Baldwin is fighting off an illness, but it is anticipated that he will suit up against the Mavericks in Saturday's matchup.
Stephen Curry (PG) Ques Mon Leg - 03 / 02 / 23 0-3 2-1 + - Curry exited Saturday's contest with a potential knee injury, and it is uncertain if he will be active on Monday versus the Thunder.
Stephen Curry (PG) Prob Thurs Shoulder - 02 / 02 / 23 1-3 3-1 + - Curry is dealing with left shoulder soreness, but it is projected that he will face the Nuggets on Thursday.
Draymond Green (PF) Ques Sat Calf - 02 / 02 / 23 1-3 3-1 + - Green sat out the previous game with right calf tightness, and it is unknown if he will play on Saturday versus the Mavericks.
Klay Thompson (SG) Prob Sat Illness - 02 / 02 / 23 1-3 3-1 + - Thompson is nursing an illness, but it is expected that he will hit the court on Saturday versus the Mavericks.
Andrew Wiggins (SF) Prob Mon Illness - 25 / 01 / 23 2-5 4-2-1 + - Wiggins missed the previous two contests due to an illness, but it is forecasted that he will play on Monday versus the Thunder.
Anthony Lamb (SF) Prob Wed Foot - 21 / 01 / 23 4-5 5-3-1 + - Lamb missed the previous game with left foot soreness, but it is projected that he will suit up Wednesday versus the Grizzlies.
Stephen Curry (PG) Ques Sun Rest - 20 / 01 / 23 5-5 6-3-1 + - Curry was absent for rest in the previous game, and it is uncertain whether he will face of against the Nets on Sunday.
Draymond Green (PF) Ques Sun Toe - 20 / 01 / 23 5-5 6-3-1 + - Green missed the last game with right great toe soreness, and it is not yet confirmed if he will be present for Sunday's contest versus the Nets.
Klay Thompson (SG) Ques Sun Achilles - 20 / 01 / 23 5-5 6-3-1 + - Thompson sat out the last game with a right Achilles tendon injury, leaving it up in the air whether he will be available for Sunday's match against the Nets.