Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets Prediction, NBA Odds
The Nuggets return home after posting a narrow 106-100 win in San Antonio on Wednesday, and now sit deadlocked with Dallas in fifth place in the conference. The Warriors aim for consecutive wins for the first time in over a month after topping the visiting LA Clippers 112-97 on Tuesday night.
The Warriors have steadily lost ground since opening as 3-point favourites, dipping to 1.5-point chalk despite commanding the support of 72% of sports bettors. The Nuggets are now pegged as attractive +105 home underdogs. And 85% of wagers backing the OVER, the total has rocketed to 229 since opening at 224.
Warriors vs. Nuggets NBA Betting Odds
Thursday night’s matchup marks the fourth and final regular season clash between these teams and their second meeting at Ball Arena in four days. The Nuggets tallied a 131-124 victory in Monday’s date with Golden State, and won all three meetings with the Warriors so far this season. The past two matchups have been high scoring, with the total far exceeding 230, ending a 9-2-0 run for the UNDER in totals betting. Overall, the Nuggets have taken five of seven from GSW, and have earned the win in four on home court.
The Nuggets have been red-hot, winning outright in 12 of 14, including a steady 7-1 run at home. Denver also sports a sparkling 11-2 record this season when facing Pacific Division opponents. However, the Nuggets have produced uneven results for sports bettors, going 5-5 against the spread in their past 10, and covering just twice in six home dates. However, the club has been steady in the second game when playing on back-to-back nights, winning three straight. Tuesday’s win over the Clippers snapped the Warriors’ five-game losing streak. The Dubs have also posted just one win in seven road contests, but have won eight of 10 on the road when favoured by two or fewer points.
Golden State Warriors
The bench led the way in this week’s win over LA, with Jonathan Kuminga tallying a team-high 21 points, and Jordan Poole contributing 20. Poole has played some of his best ball of the season while averaging 24.5 points over his past four outings. Conversely, Stephen Curry was limited to just 15 points versus LA, while shoot 1-for-6 from beyond the arc. Curry has consistently struggled from downtown since putting on a clinic at the NBA All-Star Game, going just 19-for-53 in six outings, and went just 1-for-7 in a 117-116 loss in Denver last month.
Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets didn’t make things easy on themselves on Wednesday, blowing an early 18-point lead before rallying late to seal the win over the Spurs. Once again, Nikola Jokic dominated, racking up 38 points on 62.5% shooting. Jokic has now averaged 38.7 points. 15 boards, and 10.3 assists over his past three outings. In addition, he has compiled an average of 29.7 points, 17 rebounds, and 8.7 helpers in three appearances against the Dubs this season.
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