The Denver Nuggets (0-1) visit the Chase Center Friday to take on the Golden State Warriors (1-0). Tip is set for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Nuggets vs. Warriors odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Nuggets enter this matchup having been blown out 123-102 as 6.5-point road favorites at the Utah Jazz Wednesday. Despite 27 points from C Nikola Jokic and 22 points from F Aaron Gordon, Denver only saw 24 points come from their bench – from just 3 players – which largely contributed to their horrific 2nd quarter in which they were outscored 38-23 as Utah blew the game open. Although it is early in the season, the bench scoring is going to have to improve, especially if they want to have a shot at taking down the 2022 reigning champions.
The Warriors opened up their season with a 123-109 home victory against the Los Angeles Lakers as 7.5-point favorites. Each starter was +11 or better while on the court Wednesday, a clear recipe for success.
As expected, Golden State saw a lot of their production from G Steph Curry (33) and G Klay Thompson (18), but F Andrew Wiggins (20) also stepped up big in the win. Only leading by 7 at the half, the Warriors extended their lead to 20 after the 3rd and never looked back. They shot 16-45 (35%) from 3 with Curry, Thompson, and Wiggins combining for 10 of them.
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Nuggets at Warriors odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:27 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Nuggets +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Warriors -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Nuggets +5.5 (-117) | Warriors -5.5 (-103)
- Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Nuggets at Warriors key injuries
Nuggets
- G Collin Gillespie (leg) out
- C Nikola Jokic (finger) probable
- G Jamal Murray (knee) questionable
Warriors
- F Patrick Baldwin Jr. (thumb) out
- F Andre Iguodala (hip) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Nuggets at Warriors picks and predictions
Prediction
Warriors 131, Nuggets 116
Moneyline
PASS.
Although the Warriors (-210) should win this game, the moneyline odds do not present enough return on investment in this one.
Against the spread
BET WARRIORS -5.5 (-103).
Playing at home against a possibly bruised-up Nuggets team, expect the Warriors to win this one with a sizeable margin. With their pace, shooting and size underneath, they should be able to handle Jokic and company. They have an outstanding ability to move the ball and find the open man which, in part, is why they are the defending champions.
Over/Under
Lean the OVER 229.5 (-110).
With both teams’ ability to put the ball in the basket, the Over seems likely in this meeting. The Nuggets will be looking to bounce back from their embarrassing start to the season and the bench will look to pick up more slack, which will result in more points. Be careful though, if Murray is out of the lineup tonight, that could result in the Over needing a late-game push from a Warrior’s blowout.
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