Denver Nuggets vs Golden State Warriors Betting Odds, AI Picks and Analysis
As the Denver Nuggets get ready to take on the Golden State Warriors, they are favored by 2.5-points. Before we take a look at their over/under record for the season, it’s important to note that their games have finished below today’s line of 234.5 in each of their last two games. For the season, 29 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today’s average line of 226. The Nuggets’ over/under record for the season is 12-22-1.
Denver’s betting record on the road is below .500 both straight up (10-8) and ATS (7-11). The team will be looking to extend their current winning streak on the road to five games. When playing teams outside of the Western Conference, the Nuggets have gone 9-2 for the season.
In the West, the Nuggets are in 3rd place and have an overall record of 24-11. When favored, Denver has gone 23-9 this season in the NBA Standings, but they have failed to cover the spread in each of their last two games as the underdog.
Game Information
DENVER NUGGETS vs GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS |
Location of the Game: Chase Center, San Francisco |
Date and Time: Thursday, January 4th 10:00 ET |
Season: Regular |
How to watch: TNT |
So far, 18 of Denver’s games have resulted in higher scoring totals than today’s line, and they have an over/under record of 12-22-1 for the season. Out of their 35 games, the over has hit in 10 of their games.
With a record of 16-17, the Warriors will look to pick up a win as 2.5-point underdogs at home. If they are able to pull off the upset, they will also move up in the Western Conference standings. Right now, Golden State is in 11th place and 5th in the Pacific Division.
Against the spread, the Warriors have been better on the road this season, putting together a record of 9-6 compared to going 6-11 at home. As the underdog, Golden State has gone 8-4 ATS this season and have covered the spread in each of their last two games as the underdog.
When looking at their over/under performance, the Warriors have gone two straight games above the OU line. For the season, they have an over/under record of 18-14-1.
So far, 23 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today’s line of 234.5 points, and their average combined scoring rate for the season is 233.2 points per game.
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
Here are the NBA Computer Picks for the Nuggets vs Warriors Betting Game:
TEAM | RECORD | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
NUGGETS | 24-11 | 110 | 219 | Spread GS +2.5 | ML DEN -141 | U 234.5 |
WARRIORS | 16-17 | 109 |
AI Picks: Denver Nuggets 110 – Golden State Warriors 109
Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Warriors +2.5 | ML Nuggets -141 | UNDER 234.5
Nuggets vs Warriors Betting Odds
These are the Nuggets vs Warriors Betting odds. Currently, the Nuggets are slight -2.5 point favorites in this one.
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Denver Nuggets Game Analysis
The Nuggets are scoring 115.1 points per game and are coming off a game where they put up 111 points. Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. were the Nuggets’ top two scorers in that game with 25 and 22 points, respectively.
When it comes to defense, the Denver Nuggets have been one of the best units in the NBA Team Stats this season. They are currently ranked 3rd in the league in points allowed per game at 109.8. This number is even more impressive when you consider that they have been able to maintain this level of play on the road, where they are also ranked 2nd in the NBA in points allowed per game.
One of the reasons for their success on the defensive end has been their ability to limit opponents’ three-point shooting. On the season, they are ranked 5th in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 35.7%. Over their last five games, they have been even better in this area, ranking 9th in three-point shooting percentage allowed.
Overall, opponents have been held below their season average in 77.1% of games vs. the Nuggets. In terms of rebounds, Denver is 9th in the NBA at 44.6 per game. They are also 14th in blocked shots per game and 18th in steals per game.
Golden State Warriors Game Analysis
In their last game, the Warriors put up 121 points and shot 53.8% from the field while making 13 three-pointers. For the NBA Player Stats, Stephen Curry is the team’s leading scorer at 27.6 points per game, while Klay Thompson is averaging 16.7 points per game this year.
So far this season, the Golden State Warriors are 20th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 116.3. At home, they are giving up 115.8 points per game, which is also 18th in the league.
One area where the Warriors have struggled is at the free-throw line, as they are 27th in the NBA in made free-throws allowed per game at 25.3.
Golden State is 11th in the NBA in three-point shooting percentage allowed at 35.3%. In terms of steals, they are 23rd in the league at 7 per game.
Denver Nuggets vs Golden State Warriors Head-to-Head
For this NBA Matchup, the Nuggets have been dominant over the Warriors, going 5-0 in their last five head to head games. In addition to going 2-1 vs. the spread in the last three head-to-head games vs. the Nuggets, the Warriors are 2-1 ATS the last three times they have hosted the Nuggets. The last three times that the Warriors have hosted the Nuggets, the over/under record is 0-3 with the teams combining for an average of 227 points. The over/under record in their last three overall matchups is 0-3.
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