The Denver Nuggets and Golden State Warriors meet Sunday in NBA action at the Chase Center. Here’s a Warriors vs. Nuggets Prediction. This article will include a Warriors vs. Nuggets pick.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets lost to the Clippers, beat the Trail Blazers, and play the Celtics next. The Nuggets have won 13 of their last 22 games.
The Denver Nuggets are averaging 120.4 points on 49.5 percent shooting and allowing 116.4 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 28.7 points and 12.3 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 25.7 points and 4.4 rebounds. Aaron Gordon is the third double-digit scorer, and Peyton Watson is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 39.5 percent from beyond the arc and 81 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.7 rebounds per game.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
The Golden State Warriors lost to the Spurs and Celtics, and they’ll play the Pelicans next. The Warriors have lost 6 of their last 9 games.
The Golden State Warriors are averaging 115.5 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 113.7 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Stephen Curry averages 27.2 points and 4.8 assists, while Brandin Podziemski averages 12 points and 3.5 assists. De’Anthony Melton is the third double-digit scorer, and Moses Moody is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 80.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Warriors are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The Nuggets have lost each of their last six games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Warriors have won each of their last six home games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Warriors have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as home underdogs against the Nuggets.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as favorites following a road win.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won each of their last eight road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Warriors have lost 10 of their last 11 games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in each of their last eight road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six home games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Nuggets’ last eight road games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of the Warriors’ last nine home games have gone OVER the total points line.
Golden State Warriors Player Facts
- Draymond Green is one of only eight qualified players in the league to be leading their team in rebounds (5.7) and assists (5.1) per game this season.
- Pat Spencer ranks 18th amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (7.4) this season.
Denver Nuggets Player Facts
- Nikola Jokic ranks 1st amongst qualified players for assists per game (10.5) this season.
- Jonas Valanciunas ranks 10th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (13.1) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Warriors rank 1st in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (16.4).
- The Warriors rank 1st in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (45.3).
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for points per game this season (120.9).
- The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (12.1).
Warriors vs Nuggets Injury Report
The Warriors will be without Jimmy Butler, LJ Cryer, Seth Curry, and Stephen Curry.
Tamar Bates, Aaron Gordon, Jalen Pickett, and Peyton Watson are out for the Nuggets. Jamal Murray is questionable.
Warriors vs Nuggets Prediction
The Warriors are a tough sell given their injury report, and they can’t be trusted against good teams. The Warriors have failed to cover 7 of their last 9 games. The Nuggets are coming off a dominating performance against Portland, and they have 21 road wins. I’d need more points to consider the Warriors with so many key players sidelined. This feels like a spot where the Nuggets can flex their muscle again and take advantage of an undermanned team. I’ll lay the number with Denver on the road.