The Golden State Warriors will look to add to their NBA-best 27-6 record on Tuesday when they play host to the Denver Nuggets.  Golden State has won nine of their last 10 games, while Denver’s Boxing Day road win against the Clippers broke a two-game slide.

The Warriors are 7-point favourites to win on the NBA odds, with a total of 217.5.

Nuggets vs. Warriors NBA Betting Odds

In their three-game season series last year, Golden State got the better of Denver, with both their wins coming at home.  This has been a generally low scoring head-to-head as eight of the last 10 meeting, including the last four, have gone Under.  Despite the low total trend, about 75 per cent of Sports Interaction bettors are taking the Over for this one, while almost 70 per cent are backing the Warriors to win.

Denver has struggled against Steph Curry and Co., dropping eight of their last 10 games against G-State.  The Nuggets are 13-19 against the spread this season and have failed to cover in four of their last five games.  The total has gone Over in 10 of the Nuggets’ last 13 road games.

The Warriors have been dominant at home, winning 15 of their last 16 games in the Bay Area.  They’ve also been a great cover option, going 21-10-2 ATS overall and 13-4-1 ATS at home.  The total has gone Under in six of Golden State’s last seven games against the Nuggets.

Denver Nuggets

Nikola Jokic continues to remind NBA fans why he was last year’s MVP, putting up a monster performance of 26 points, 22 rebounds and eight assists against the Clippers, for his second straight game with at least 20 points and 20 boards.  Jokic leads the Nuggets in almost every major statistical category.  He averages team-highs in points (25.9), rebounds (13.8), assists (7.2), steals (1.3) and blocks (0.8).

Canadian Jamal Murray continues to remain out after tearing his ACL near the end of last season and is reportedly still months away from returning to the lineup.  Michael Porter Jr. (back) and P.J. Dozier (ACL) are both done for the season.  Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and Bol Bol (health and safety protocols) are listed as questionable for Tuesday.  Monte Morris (knee) is listed as probable.

Golden State Warriors

Curry continues to push Kevin Durant for the NBA scoring lead as his 33-point performance in Phoenix on Christmas Day led the Warriors to 116-107 win and sole possession of first place in the NBA.  It was Curry’s fourth straight game with at least 30 points and he’s averaged 34.8 ppg during that span.  Curry averages 27.9 ppg on the season, second to Durant’s mark of 29.7.

Canadian Andrew Wiggins (health and safety) and Andre Iguodala (knee) are listed as probable to play on Tuesday.  Jordan Poole (health and safety) is expected to remain out, although he’s been cleared to rejoin the team for practice.  Wiggins is second on the team with 18.7 ppg, while Poole is third with 17.9.  Draymond Green is expected to miss several games after entering health and safety protocols on Monday.  Green is averaging 8.4 ppg to go along with team-highs in rebounds (7.9), assists (7.5) and blocks (1.2).

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Nuggets vs. Warriors?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Nuggets Team Leaders

DEN

Points	Nikola Jokic 27.08
Assists	Nikola Jokic 7.89
Rebounds	Nikola Jokic 13.77
FG%	Nikola Jokic 58.3
Steals	Nikola Jokic 1.47
Blocks	Nikola Jokic 0.85

GS

Points	Stephen Curry 25.47
Assists	Draymond Green 6.96
Rebounds	Draymond Green 7.3
FG%	Gary Payton II 61.6
Steals	Gary Payton II 1.35
Blocks	Draymond Green 1.09

DEN

Points	Nikola Jokic 31
Assists	Nikola Jokic 5.8
Rebounds	Nikola Jokic 13.2
FG%	Zeke Nnaji 100
Steals	Nikola Jokic 1.6
Blocks	Aaron Gordon 1.2

GS

Points	Stephen Curry 27.36
Assists	Draymond Green 6.27
Rebounds	Kevon Looney 7.64
FG%	Gary Payton II 65.9
Steals	Stephen Curry 1.32
Blocks	Andrew Wiggins 1.05

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Warriors Team Leaders

DEN

Points	Nikola Jokic 27.08
Assists	Nikola Jokic 7.89
Rebounds	Nikola Jokic 13.77
FG%	Nikola Jokic 58.3
Steals	Nikola Jokic 1.47
Blocks	Nikola Jokic 0.85

GS

Points	Stephen Curry 25.47
Assists	Draymond Green 6.96
Rebounds	Draymond Green 7.3
FG%	Gary Payton II 61.6
Steals	Gary Payton II 1.35
Blocks	Draymond Green 1.09

DEN

Points	Nikola Jokic 31
Assists	Nikola Jokic 5.8
Rebounds	Nikola Jokic 13.2
FG%	Zeke Nnaji 100
Steals	Nikola Jokic 1.6
Blocks	Aaron Gordon 1.2

GS

Points	Stephen Curry 27.36
Assists	Draymond Green 6.27
Rebounds	Kevon Looney 7.64
FG%	Gary Payton II 65.9
Steals	Stephen Curry 1.32
Blocks	Andrew Wiggins 1.05

Injuries

Denver

Austin Rivers (PG)

day-to-day Hamstring - 27 / 04 / 22

Austin Rivers (PG)

Ques Thurs Back - 19 / 04 / 22

Facundo Campazzo (PG)

Elig Mon Suspension - 13 / 04 / 22

Will Barton (SG)

Ques Sat Knee - 09 / 04 / 22

Aaron Gordon (PF)

Prob Sat Hamstring - 09 / 04 / 22

Monte Morris (PG)

Ques Sat Elbow - 09 / 04 / 22

Jamal Murray (SG)

out for season Knee - 08 / 04 / 22

Rodney McGruder (SG)

Prob Fri Hip - 06 / 04 / 22

Will Barton (SG)

Prob Sun Knee - 03 / 04 / 22

Jeff Green (SF)

Ques Thurs Personal - 02 / 04 / 22

Golden State

Otto Porter Jr. (SF)

Ques Thurs Foot - 15 / 06 / 22

Andre Iguodala (SG)

Ques Thurs Knee - 15 / 06 / 22

Otto Porter Jr. (SF)

Prob Mon Foot - 12 / 06 / 22

Andre Iguodala (SG)

Prob Mon Knee - 12 / 06 / 22

Otto Porter Jr. (SF)

Prob Fri Foot - 09 / 06 / 22

Andre Iguodala (SG)

Prob Fri Knee - 09 / 06 / 22

Gary Payton II (PG)

Prob Wed Elbow - 07 / 06 / 22

Otto Porter Jr. (SF)

Prob Wed Foot - 07 / 06 / 22

Gary Payton II (PG)

Prob Sun Elbow - 04 / 06 / 22

Otto Porter Jr. (SF)

Prob Sun Foot - 04 / 06 / 22

Injuries

Denver

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Austin Rivers (PG)	day-to-day	Hamstring - 27 / 04 / 22	1-0	1-0	+ -
Rivers exited Wednesday's game with right hamstring tightness, and it is unknown if he will return.
Austin Rivers (PG)	Ques Thurs	Back - 19 / 04 / 22	1-3	4-0	+ -
Rivers is battling lower-back pain, and it is uncertain if he will play in Game 3 of the Western Conference first round versus the Warriors.
Facundo Campazzo (PG)	Elig Mon	Suspension - 13 / 04 / 22	1-4	5-0	+ -
Campazzo has been given a one-game suspension for a forceful shoving, and he is not eligible to suit up until Game 2 of the Western Conference first round versus the Warriors.
Will Barton (SG)	Ques Sat	Knee - 09 / 04 / 22	2-4	5-1	+ -
Barton is dealing with right knee soreness, and it is unclear if he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Warriors.
Aaron Gordon (PF)	Prob Sat	Hamstring - 09 / 04 / 22	2-4	5-1	+ -
Gordon is nursing a left hamstring issue, but it is projected that he will be available for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Warriors.
Monte Morris (PG)	Ques Sat	Elbow - 09 / 04 / 22	2-4	5-1	+ -
Morris is hampered by left elbow soreness, and it remains to be seen if he will be active for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Warriors.
Jamal Murray (SG)	out for season	Knee - 08 / 04 / 22	2-5	5-2	+ -
Murray is likely to miss the rest of the 2021-22 season after having a left ACL surgery.
Rodney McGruder (SG)	Prob Fri	Hip - 06 / 04 / 22	3-5	6-2	+ -
McGruder sat out the last contest due to a left hip strain, but it is projected that he will face the Bucks on Friday.
Will Barton (SG)	Prob Sun	Knee - 03 / 04 / 22	3-6	7-2	+ -
Barton is bothered by right knee soreness, but it is anticipated that he will lace up for Sunday's tilt versus the Lakers.
Jeff Green (SF)	Ques Thurs	Personal - 02 / 04 / 22	3-7	8-2	+ -
Green has missed the last two contests due to a personal issue, and it is unclear if he will face the Grizzlies on Thursday.

Golden State

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)	Ques Thurs	Foot - 15 / 06 / 22	1-0	0-1	+ -
Porter Jr. has a sore left foot, leaving his availability for Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics clouded.
Andre Iguodala (SG)	Ques Thurs	Knee - 15 / 06 / 22	1-0	0-1	+ -
Iguodala is dealing with inflammation in his right knee, and it has yet to be determined if he will take the court against the Celtics for Game 6 of the NBA Finals.
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)	Prob Mon	Foot - 12 / 06 / 22	2-0	0-2	+ -
Porter Jr. has a sore left foot, and it is not expected to affect his availability for Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics.
Andre Iguodala (SG)	Prob Mon	Knee - 12 / 06 / 22	2-0	0-2	+ -
Iguodala is dealing with inflammation in his right knee, but it is likely that he will take the court against the Celtics for Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)	Prob Fri	Foot - 09 / 06 / 22	3-1	1-3	+ -
Porter Jr. has a sore left foot, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics.
Andre Iguodala (SG)	Prob Fri	Knee - 09 / 06 / 22	3-1	1-3	+ -
Iguodala is dealing with inflammation in his right knee, but it has been determined that he will take the court against the Celtics for Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Gary Payton II (PG)	Prob Wed	Elbow - 07 / 06 / 22	3-1	1-3	+ -
Payton II is on the mend from a fractured left elbow, but it is anticipated that he will be a participant in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics.
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)	Prob Wed	Foot - 07 / 06 / 22	3-1	1-3	+ -
Porter Jr. is dealing with left foot soreness, but it is projected that he will suit up for Game 3 of the NBA Finals versus the Celtics.
Gary Payton II (PG)	Prob Sun	Elbow - 04 / 06 / 22	3-2	2-3	+ -
Payton II is on the mend from a fractured left elbow, but it is expected that he will he will be a participant in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics.
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)	Prob Sun	Foot - 04 / 06 / 22	3-2	2-3	+ -
Porter Jr. is dealing with a sore left foot, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Game 2 of the NBA Finals versus the Celtics.