The Golden State Warriors and the San Antonio Spurs duke it out at the Frost Bank Arena on Friday night. Here’s a Spurs vs Warriors Prediction. This article will include a Spurs vs Warriors Pick.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
The Golden State Warriors haven’t been at their best as they’ve lost five of their last eight games overall, but they will be looking to build some momentum after sneaking past the Spurs in a 125-120 road win on Wednesday. Stephen Curry led the team with 46 points on 13 of 25 shooting, Jimmy Butler III added 28 points with eight assists while Moses Moody chipped in with 19 points.
As a team, the Warriors shot just 42 percent from the field and 21 of 57 from the 3-point line as they poured in 35 points in the second quarter to overcome an early 16-point deficit. Before they exploded for 43 points in the third quarter to take a 10-point lead and escape with the win despite a poor night from Draymond Green who shot one of 10 from the field in just six minutes of action.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs have been in fine form as they’ve won eight of their first 11 games but they will be out for revenge after getting beaten by the Warriors on Wednesday. Victor Wembenyama led the team with a triple-double of 31 points with 15 rebounds and 10 assists, Stephon Castle racked up a triple-double of 23 points with 10 rebounds and 10 assists while Devin Vassell chipped in with 15 points.
As a team, the Spurs shot 48 percent from the field and 14 of 39 from the 3-point line as they restricted the Warriors to just 14 points in the first quarter to take an early 16-point lead. This lead didn’t last long at all after allowing the Warriors to catch fire in the third quarter. Luke Kornet scored 12 points on six of six shooting off the bench, but he was the only reserve to score more than six points.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The home team has won 11 of the Warriors’ last 12 games.
- The Warriors have lost nine of their last 10 road games against Southwest Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The home team has covered the spread in 11 of the Warriors’ last 12 games.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games following a win.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The Spurs have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Warriors have won eight of their last nine road games against the Spurs.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Spurs’ last six games.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Warriors’ last eight road games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Spurs’ last six games have gone OVER the total points line.
Spurs vs Warriors Prediction
The Warriors are still keeping an eye on Jonathan Kuminga who is questionable with a knee injury, while the Spurs are missing Dylan Harper. The Spurs will surely come out swinging after falling just short on Wednesday, so I get why the Spurs are slight favorites at home in this spot. However, the Warriors got to win over the Spurs without the services of Draymond Green, and I think they represent great value as the underdogs in this spot.