The Denver Nuggets invade the Frost Bank Center to take on the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night. Here’s a Spurs vs. Nuggets Prediction. This article will include a Spurs vs. Nuggets Pick.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets have been on fire as they’ve won 14 of their last 16 games overall and they will be eager to build on their current 11-game win streak after blowing past the red-hot Thunder in a 127-107 home win on Friday. Jonas Valanciunas led the team in scoring with 23 points, 17 rebounds and two blocks; Julian Strawther added 22 points while David Roddy chipped in with 21 points on eight of 12 shooting off the bench. As a team, the Nuggets shot 51 percent from the field and a sizzling 21 of 43 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 34 points in the first quarter to take an eight-point lead into halftime, but the Nuggets really didn’t gain full control until they exploded for 37 points in the fourth quarter to make it look easy in the end.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs have been on a tear as they’ve won 14 of their last 15 games overall and they will be aiming for a fourth straight victory after making light work of the Mavericks in a 139-120 win on Friday. Victor Wembanyama led the team with 40 points, 13 rebounds and five assists on 14 of 23 shooting; Keldon Johnson added 17 points off the bench, while De’Aaron Fox tallied 17 points with 10 assists. As a team, the Spurs shot 54 percent from the field and 13 of 32 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 37 points in the first quarter to jump out in front, but they allowed the Mavericks back into the contest and didn’t regain control until the third quarter, where the Spurs poured in 40 points to start to pull away.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The Spurs have won each of their last 12 night games.
- The Nuggets have lost 11 of their last 13 games at Frost Bank Center following a win.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 games at Frost Bank Center following a win.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Spurs’ last four games.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won each of their last 11 games.
- The Spurs have lost each of their last seven Sunday games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in each of their last eight road games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in six of their last eight games as favorites against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Nuggets’ last eight games as underdogs has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Spurs’ last seven games as favorites against the Nuggets have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Spurs rank 1st in the league for Q1 points per game this season (31.9).
- The Spurs rank 1st in the league for H1 points per game this season (62.3).
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for points per game this season (122.0).
- The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for steals per game this season (6.9).
Spurs vs Nuggets Prediction
The Nuggets have ruled out Peyton Watson and Spencer Jones again with Cameron Johnson, Tim Hardaway Jr and Christian Braun all rested, while the Spurs have ruled out Luke Kornet with Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell and Victor Wembanyama all questionable. This is definitely another game to check before tip-off, as there is an injury cloud hanging over both squads. With the Nuggets resting so many players, the Spurs were always going to be favorites, and I think they can cover this hefty spread in their last home game of the regular season.