The Golden State Warriors take on the Denver Nuggets in one of the best NBA matchups of the evening. At 26-24, the Warriors will look to gain ground in the Pacific Division. However, at 35-16, Denver will look to continue their strong play. They currently lead the Northwest Division by nine games.
Expect Stephen Curry and the Warriors to give Denver a run for their money. This contest looks to be among the best NBA picks today. Bettors can expect a lot of movement in this matchup, so read on for our Warriors vs Nuggets prediction.
Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets Odds
In NBA odds today, Denver enters as the moneyline favorite. Denver currently sits at -500, while the Warriors sit as the moneyline underdogs at +500. Given these two clubs’ records, the Nuggets seem to have the edge over the Warriors.
The Nuggets beat the Warriors in their first meeting this season. While Golden State played well, the Nuggets proved to be too much for the Warriors to handle. Bettors should expect more of the same in tonight’s matchup.
The spread for this matchup has the Nuggets at -9.5 (-110) and the Warriors at +9.5 (-110). It seems unlikely the Nuggets will cover the spread. This game looks much closer, particularly considering the 128-123 score in these two clubs’ previous meetings.
This Warriors vs Nuggets prediction favors Denver over Golden State. However, it seems unlikely the Nuggets will cover the spread.
Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets Information
Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets
Date: Friday, February 2. 10:00 PM EST.
Location of the game: Ball Arena. Denver, CO.
How to watch: FuboTV, NBA League Pass, Altitude, NBC Sports Bay Area.
Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
Golden State’s Recent Success: A Streak of Impressive Wins
The Goldens are coming into this matchup, having won three in a row. Their previous game was a 128-120 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Overall, the Warriors have won four of their last five contests.
Over this stretch, the Warriors have beaten solid clubs in the Toronto Raptors (129-117), the Memphis Grizzlies (122-120), and the Cleveland Cavaliers (120-114). In addition, the Warriors dropped a 120-116 decision against the Brooklyn Nets on January 22. The winning streak has improved the Golden State Warriors standings. They currently sit as the number five seed in the Western Conference.
Regarding NBA player stats, Stephen Curry leads the team with 29.7 points per game. Curry has shot 49.4% from the field this season. Daymond Green has chipped in 6.9 assists per game, and Kevon Looney has added 8.6 rebounds per game. On the injury report, the Warriors have listed forward Andre Iguodala as out for tonight’s contest.
Nuggets Look to Regain Momentum
The Nuggets come into tonight’s clash as the top seed in the Western Conference. However, they have lost three of their last five games. Their previous game was a 122-113 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. The Nuggets’ last two clashes were a 126-119 defeat at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers and a 107-99 pounding by the Milwaukee Bucks.
Denver Nuggets stats show Nikola Jokic as their leading scorer with 25.1 points per game. Jokic has shot 63.1% from the field this year, with an impressive 82.5% from the free-throw line. Jokic also leads the club in rebounds with 11.1. He’s also added 10.1 assists per game.
Jokic has been the biggest reason for the Nuggets’ overall success this season. However, Denver will need him to continue his strong play as they try to snap out of their current funk.
Key Injuries
On the Nuggets’ injury report, three names stand out. First, guard Collin Gillespie is out, and forward Jack White has also been ruled out for this contest. Power forward Aaron Gordon is listed as day-to-day. He isn’t expected to play against Golden State, but he could be a game-time decision.
Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets Betting Prediction
Tonight’s game is the second meeting between the Warriors and the Nuggets on this year’s NBA schedule. The Nuggets took the first meeting 128-123 back in October.
So, today’s Warriors vs Nuggets prediction looks to be a repeat of their previous meeting. Expect the Nuggets to take this tightly-contested matchup.
The Warriors vs Nuggets prediction shows the Nuggets will have a tough time covering the spread. The Nuggets’ first win against Golden State this season was by a five-point difference. So bettors should expect this game to be decided by less than 9.5 points.
NBA Picks: Denver Nuggets ML, Golden State Warriors +9.5
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