Denver Nuggets vs Golden State Warriors Preview
Betting on today’s Warriors and Nuggets game? Catch the action at Ball Arena in Denver, CO, as the Nuggets hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN.
The over/under for this game is set at 227.5 points, and the Nuggets are the home favorites against the Warriors in a Western conference matchup. Check out BetCoco for Denver Nuggets – Golden State Warriors odds
Denver Nuggets vs Golden State Warriors Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Nuggets have faced off vs. the Warriors as the favorite, they have gone 2-1. In the previous three head-head to matchups between the Warriors and Nuggets, the Nuggets have gone 3-0 vs. the spread with an average scoring differential of 8 points per game.
- Across the Warriors last ten road games, the team averaged 114 points per game while allowing 112. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 5-5, while going 6-4 straight-up.
- Across their last five home contests, Denver has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 4-1, while averaging 108 points per game.
- The Warriors have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Nuggets have a straight up record of 9-1. Their record vs the spread in these games was 6-4.
Denver Nuggets vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
Over the Warriors’ last five games, they are 4-1 and come in with an overall record of 6-2. The Western Conference sees the Warriors currently at 3rd, and in the Pacific division, they are 1st.
Golden State holds a .500 ATS record for the season, standing at 4-4 ATS. Golden State has gone 2-3 against the spread this season when they are the favorites, and they are 2-1 when playing as underdogs.
In regard to their over/under record, the Warriors have gone 3-5-0 so far this season. The games they’ve played have an ongoing average of 212.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 226.8.
In their latest game, the Warriors offense put up 120 points against the Pistons. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 47.4% and made 12 threes. Leading the Warriors in scoring vs. the Pistons was Stephen Curry with his 34 points. Chris Paul also added 17 points for the Warriors.
At this time, the Warriors’ defense is positioned 12thth in the NBA, permitting 110.4 points per game. This season, the Warriors defense has been impressive, holding the 12thth position in the league while permitting an average of 110.4 points per contest.
In today’s game against the Warriors, the Nuggets aim to continue their success with a record above .500, currently at 7-1. Across eight games, the Nuggets have a 6-1 record when facing Western Conference teams, and they have a 1-0 record in non-conference games.
Denver comes in with an overall ATS record of 5-3 so far this season. On the road, the Nuggets have an ATS record of 1-2, as opposed to a 4-1 record against the spread when playing at home.
In terms of their over/under record, the Nuggets are 3-5-0 so far this season. The average over/under line in their games stands at 224.4, and they have a -1.3 differential against the over/under line for this season.
The Nuggets offense is coming off a game where they scored 134 points against the Pelicans. They posted a field goal percentage of 53.7% and connected on 15 threes. Up to this point, the Nuggets’ offense has been efficient inside the arc, posting a two-point field goal percentage of 60%. In terms of pace, they are 23rd in the NBA possessions per game (97.5).
Coming into today’s game, the Nuggets’ defense is giving up an average of 106.1 points per contest. In the current season, the Nuggets defense has excelled, sitting 4thth in the NBA by allowing 106.1 points per game.
With the Nuggets being favored by 3.5, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 109-107 in favor of the Nuggets.
Denver Nuggets vs Golden State Warriors Betting Tips
- Take the Nuggets on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Warriors (+3.5)
- Our NBA model projects 216 points, and we suggest taking the under
Denver Nuggets Injury Report
- Nikola Jokic – Wrist – Probable
- Jamal Murray – Hamstring – Out
- Vlatko Cancar – Knee – Out
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
- Draymond Green – Personal – Questionable
