San Antonio Spurs (31-44) vs. Denver Nuggets (47-28)
April 2, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Denver Nuggets -8.5; Over/Under: 229
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The San Antonio Spurs pay a visit to the Denver Nuggets at the Ball Arena on Wednesday night. Here’s a Nuggets vs Spurs Prediction. This article will include a Nuggets vs Spurs Pick.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
The San Antonio Spurs have gone cold lately as they are now hoping to avoid a sixth-straight defeat after getting beaten by the Magic in a 116-105 home defeat last night. Harrison Barnes led the team with 24 points on nine of 14 shooting, Julian Champagnie added 19 points off the bench, while Stephon Castle chipped in with 16 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. As a team, the Spurs shot 49 percent from the field and 13 of 32 from the 3-point line as they worked hard to take an 11-point lead in the third quarter. Only to go cold and get outscored by 37-21 in the fourth quarter to lose big in the end. The Spurs will take on the Cavs after this game.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets have been in decent shape as they’ve split their last eight games overall, and they will be hoping to bounce back after falling painfully short to the Timberwolves in a 140-139 double overtime loss last night. Nikola Jokic led the team with a career-high 61 points with 11 rebounds and 10 assists, Aaron Gordon added 30 points with eight rebounds and five assists, while Christian Braun chipped in with 18 points, 12 rebounds, and four assists.
As a team, the Nuggets shot 54 percent from the field and 12 of 34 from the 3-point line as they wasted an early 16-point lead and worked hard to take the lead late in the second overtime period. Before the Timberwolves’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker made the game-winning free throws with no time left on the clock. The Nuggets will play against the Warriors and Pacers following this one.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won each of their last 15 games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Spurs have lost each of their last 14 games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in each of their last six home games against Southwest Division opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The underdogs have won eight of the Nuggets’ last 12 games.
- The Nuggets have lost four of their last six games as favorites.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight home games after losing as favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in 10 of the Nuggets’ last 11 games at Ball Arena.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for assists per game this season (31.1).
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for field goal percentage this season (50.7%).
- The Spurs rank 29th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (12.1).
- The Spurs have missed the playoffs in five consecutive seasons – equal-second-longest active streak in the NBA
Nuggets vs Spurs Prediction
The Spurs are still missing Victor Wembenyama and De’Aaron Fox, while the Nuggets are still missing Michael Porter Jr and Jamal Murray. The Nuggets have been the team in better form, and they still have plenty to play for with the playoffs just around the corner. However, they are playing their second game of a back-to-back set following a double overtime loss. The line seems high, but the Nuggets have been playing below their best lately, and they would love a big win to get their season back on track. This looms as a dangerous game for the Nuggets, but I still have them getting the comfortable win and cover at home in this one.
