The splash brothers could be soon expanding to three as Jordan Poole dropped another 27 points Thursday.
The Golden State Warriors are looking for a sweep of the Denver Nuggets Sunday night when they clash in Denver. The Warriors took Game 3 on Thursday, winning 118-113 after a late fourth-quarter run. The third-seed Warriors are healthy and rolling, all with superstar point guard coming off the bench as he still recovers from an ankle injury.
Tip-off at Ball Arena Sunday goes at 3:30 p.m. EDT with the road Warriors a 4-point favourite and the over/under listed at 225 on the NBA odds.
Warriors vs. Nuggets NBA Playoffs Betting Odds
All three games in this series have had the same result when it comes to betting: a Golden State cover and the over cashing in. The Warriors are now on an eight-game win streak and an 8-1 run against the spread (ATS), dating back to the regular season. The over is also 5-1 in Golden State’s last five games, and they’ve reached 118 points in all three wins over Denver.
For the Nuggets, they’re extremely cold ATS. Denver’s covered in one of their last six games overall, but also in one of their last six games hosting Golden State. The total has also gone over in five of Denver’s last five games against an opponent in the Pacific Division division.
Golden State Warriors
The splash brothers could be soon expanding to three as Jordan Poole dropped another 27 points Thursday, tied with Stephen Curry for the team-high and one more than Klay Thompson’s 26. Thompson had the most efficient night from the field going 10 for 18 from the floor and hitting six three-pointers. Curry and Poole each knocked down three treys in the win.
The trio is all averaging over 22 points a game in the playoffs, with Poole’s 28.7 points per game leading the way. As Curry fully recovers from an ankle injury suffered in March, Warriors head coach has a good problem to have with his starting five as Poole is currently starting in Curry’s place.
Denver Nuggets
It’s an old story at this point, but Denver again got a monster game from Nikola Jokić and still fell short. Jokić had a game-high 37 points and 18 rebounds while going 14 for 22 from the field. The likely MVP is now averaging 29 points and 13 rebounds this series.
Aaron Gordon had a solid night in Game 3 with 18 points and 12 rebounds but once again this secondary scoring isn’t on the same level as the trio in Golden State right now. After Jokić and Gordon, Denver has Will Barton averaging 16 points and Monte Morris 10 points a game this series. Unless these two, or others, on the Nuggets step it up… it‘s likely the end of their season Sunday.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Warriors vs. Nuggets?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 22 Apr 1:59pm | GS | -3.5 -110 | O +224.5 -110 |
| Closing 24 Apr 7:15pm | GS | -4.5 -121 | O +224.5 -113 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Warriors Team Leaders
| Points |
25.47 |
| Assists |
6.96 |
| Rebounds |
7.3 |
| FG% |
61.6 |
| Steals |
1.35 |
| Blocks |
1.09 |
| Points |
27.08 |
| Assists |
7.89 |
| Rebounds |
13.77 |
| FG% |
58.3 |
| Steals |
1.47 |
| Blocks |
0.85 |
| Points |
27.36 |
| Assists |
6.27 |
| Rebounds |
7.64 |
| FG% |
65.9 |
| Steals |
1.32 |
| Blocks |
1.05 |
| Points |
31 |
| Assists |
5.8 |
| Rebounds |
13.2 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.6 |
| Blocks |
1.2 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Nuggets Team Leaders
| Points |
25.47 |
| Assists |
6.96 |
| Rebounds |
7.3 |
| FG% |
61.6 |
| Steals |
1.35 |
| Blocks |
1.09 |
| Points |
27.08 |
| Assists |
7.89 |
| Rebounds |
13.77 |
| FG% |
58.3 |
| Steals |
1.47 |
| Blocks |
0.85 |
| Points |
27.36 |
| Assists |
6.27 |
| Rebounds |
7.64 |
| FG% |
65.9 |
| Steals |
1.32 |
| Blocks |
1.05 |
| Points |
31 |
| Assists |
5.8 |
| Rebounds |
13.2 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1.6 |
| Blocks |
1.2 |
Injuries
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Andre Iguodala (SG)
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Andre Iguodala (SG)
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Andre Iguodala (SG)
Gary Payton II (PG)
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Gary Payton II (PG)
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Austin Rivers (PG)
Austin Rivers (PG)
Facundo Campazzo (PG)
Will Barton (SG)
Aaron Gordon (PF)
Monte Morris (PG)
Jamal Murray (SG)
Rodney McGruder (SG)
Will Barton (SG)
Jeff Green (SF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Porter Jr. (SF) | Ques Thurs | Foot - 15 / 06 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Porter Jr. has a sore left foot, leaving his availability for Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics clouded. |
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| Andre Iguodala (SG) | Ques Thurs | Knee - 15 / 06 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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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. |
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| Otto Porter Jr. (SF) | Prob Mon | Foot - 12 / 06 / 22 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
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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. |
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| Andre Iguodala (SG) | Prob Mon | Knee - 12 / 06 / 22 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
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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. |
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| Otto Porter Jr. (SF) | Prob Fri | Foot - 09 / 06 / 22 | 3-1 | 1-3 | + - |
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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. |
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| Andre Iguodala (SG) | Prob Fri | Knee - 09 / 06 / 22 | 3-1 | 1-3 | + - |
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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. |
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| Gary Payton II (PG) | Prob Wed | Elbow - 07 / 06 / 22 | 3-1 | 1-3 | + - |
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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. |
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| Otto Porter Jr. (SF) | Prob Wed | Foot - 07 / 06 / 22 | 3-1 | 1-3 | + - |
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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. |
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| Gary Payton II (PG) | Prob Sun | Elbow - 04 / 06 / 22 | 3-2 | 2-3 | + - |
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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. |
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| Otto Porter Jr. (SF) | Prob Sun | Foot - 04 / 06 / 22 | 3-2 | 2-3 | + - |
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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. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Rivers (PG) | day-to-day | Hamstring - 27 / 04 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Rivers exited Wednesday's game with right hamstring tightness, and it is unknown if he will return. |
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| Austin Rivers (PG) | Ques Thurs | Back - 19 / 04 / 22 | 1-3 | 4-0 | + - |
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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. |
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| Facundo Campazzo (PG) | Elig Mon | Suspension - 13 / 04 / 22 | 1-4 | 5-0 | + - |
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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. |
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| Will Barton (SG) | Ques Sat | Knee - 09 / 04 / 22 | 2-4 | 5-1 | + - |
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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. |
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| Aaron Gordon (PF) | Prob Sat | Hamstring - 09 / 04 / 22 | 2-4 | 5-1 | + - |
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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. |
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| Monte Morris (PG) | Ques Sat | Elbow - 09 / 04 / 22 | 2-4 | 5-1 | + - |
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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. |
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| Jamal Murray (SG) | out for season | Knee - 08 / 04 / 22 | 2-5 | 5-2 | + - |
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Murray is likely to miss the rest of the 2021-22 season after having a left ACL surgery. |
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| Rodney McGruder (SG) | Prob Fri | Hip - 06 / 04 / 22 | 3-5 | 6-2 | + - |
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McGruder sat out the last contest due to a left hip strain, but it is projected that he will face the Bucks on Friday. |
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| Will Barton (SG) | Prob Sun | Knee - 03 / 04 / 22 | 3-6 | 7-2 | + - |
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Barton is bothered by right knee soreness, but it is anticipated that he will lace up for Sunday's tilt versus the Lakers. |
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| Jeff Green (SF) | Ques Thurs | Personal - 02 / 04 / 22 | 3-7 | 8-2 | + - |
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Green has missed the last two contests due to a personal issue, and it is unclear if he will face the Grizzlies on Thursday. |
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GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
123 -
DENVER NUGGETS
117
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 22 Apr 1:59pm GS -3.5 -110 O +224.5 -110 Closing 24 Apr 7:15pm GS -4.5 -121 O +224.5 -113 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Warriors Team Leaders
Points 25.47
Assists 6.96
Rebounds 7.3
FG% 61.6
Steals 1.35
Blocks 1.09
Points 27.08
Assists 7.89
Rebounds 13.77
FG% 58.3
Steals 1.47
Blocks 0.85
Points 27.36
Assists 6.27
Rebounds 7.64
FG% 65.9
Steals 1.32
Blocks 1.05
Points 31
Assists 5.8
Rebounds 13.2
FG% 100
Steals 1.6
Blocks 1.2
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Nuggets Team Leaders
Points 25.47
Assists 6.96
Rebounds 7.3
FG% 61.6
Steals 1.35
Blocks 1.09
Points 27.08
Assists 7.89
Rebounds 13.77
FG% 58.3
Steals 1.47
Blocks 0.85
Points 27.36
Assists 6.27
Rebounds 7.64
FG% 65.9
Steals 1.32
Blocks 1.05
Points 31
Assists 5.8
Rebounds 13.2
FG% 100
Steals 1.6
Blocks 1.2
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Injuries
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Ques Thurs Foot - 15 / 06 / 22Andre Iguodala (SG)
Ques Thurs Knee - 15 / 06 / 22Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Prob Mon Foot - 12 / 06 / 22Andre Iguodala (SG)
Prob Mon Knee - 12 / 06 / 22Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Prob Fri Foot - 09 / 06 / 22Andre Iguodala (SG)
Prob Fri Knee - 09 / 06 / 22Gary Payton II (PG)
Prob Wed Elbow - 07 / 06 / 22Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Prob Wed Foot - 07 / 06 / 22Gary Payton II (PG)
Prob Sun Elbow - 04 / 06 / 22Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Prob Sun Foot - 04 / 06 / 22Austin Rivers (PG)
day-to-day Hamstring - 27 / 04 / 22Austin Rivers (PG)
Ques Thurs Back - 19 / 04 / 22Facundo Campazzo (PG)
Elig Mon Suspension - 13 / 04 / 22Will Barton (SG)
Ques Sat Knee - 09 / 04 / 22Aaron Gordon (PF)
Prob Sat Hamstring - 09 / 04 / 22Monte Morris (PG)
Ques Sat Elbow - 09 / 04 / 22Jamal Murray (SG)
out for season Knee - 08 / 04 / 22Rodney McGruder (SG)
Prob Fri Hip - 06 / 04 / 22Will Barton (SG)
Prob Sun Knee - 03 / 04 / 22Jeff Green (SF)
Ques Thurs Personal - 02 / 04 / 22Injuries
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.
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.