The Denver Nuggets (44-23) square off with the San Antonio Spurs (29-37) Wednesday afternoon at 4 p.m. ET in the bubble outside of Orlando, Fla. We analyze the Nuggets-Spurs’ NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.
Nuggets vs. Spurs: Key injuries
Nuggets
- SG Will Barton (knee) out
- SF Vlatko Cancar (foot) out
- SG Gary Harris (hip) out
- SG Jamal Murray (hamstring) questionable
Spurs
- C LaMarcus Aldridge (shoulder) out
- SG Marco Belinelli (foot) probable
- SG Bryn Forbes (quadriceps) out
- PF Trey Lyles (appendectomy) out
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Nuggets vs. Spurs: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 11 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Nuggets 122, Spurs 120
Moneyline (ML)
The Nuggets (-161) are a risky play here, as they have split a pair in their first two games in the bubble. They won in overtime last time out against the Oklahoma City Thunder, winning 121-113.
The Spurs (+135) would be the team to risk playing if you absolutely have to play the moneyline, as they’re a good value at this price after going 2-1 in their first three inside the bubble. These teams met once during the regular season, with the Nuggets winning 127-120 Feb. 10 in the Mile High City. AVOID.
New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Nuggets returns a profit of just $6.20 if they win. A $10 bet on the Spurs returns a profit of $13.50 if they pull off the upset.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The SPURS (+3, -110) have covered each of their three games since arriving in the bubble, and they have covered four games in a row overall. This will be a very entertaining game, likely coming down to the final possession. Take the Spurs to continue being cover kings, win or lose outright.
Over/Under (O/U)
OVER 225.5 (-110) is worth a look in this one, having cashed in five of the previous seven head-to-head battles in this series. The Nuggets are a little banged up, and defense hasn’t exactly been their hallmark since arriving in Central Florida.
They have yielded 119.0 points per game inside the bubble in two games, while the Spurs combined for 262 points in their narrow loss to the 76ers last time out. They have racked up 129 or more points in two of their three games in the bubble, hitting the Over twice in three outings, too.
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