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Golden State Warriors at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Golden State Warriors at Minnesota Timberwolves odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Golden State Warriors (14-12) take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (14-12) Saturday. Tip-off from Target Center is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Warriors vs. Timberwolves odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Dubs suffered their worst loss of the season, taking a 144-93 L to the chin by the Memphis Grizzlies Thursday. G Stephen Curry had one of the worst games of his career with just 2 points on 0-for-7 from the field and 0-for-6 beyond the arc. The Warriors have lost 3 straight and are just 2-8 over the last 10.

The Wolves were tamed by New York Knicks C Karl-Anthony Towns and his new teammates 133-107 Wednesday. The Wolves were 3.5-point favorites in that debacle. F Julius Randle led the team with 24 points, but G Anthony Edwards didn’t have the rizz. He had 17 points, 7 dimes and 5 boards in a modest performance. The Wolves are 6-2 in their last 8.

Warriors at Timberwolves odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 12:30 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Warriors +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Timberwolves -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Warriors +3.5 (-115) | Timberwolves -3.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 214.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Warriors at Timberwolves key injuries

Warriors

G Moses Moody (knee) probable

Timberwolves

F Joe Ingles (calf) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Warriors at Timberwolves picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 118, Warriors 116

Moneyline

These teams split a 2-game set at Chase Center earlier this month. I want to side with Golden State here after it got embarrassed, allowing Memphis to drop a franchise-record 27 three-pointers. I can’t quite get there, though.

I’ll take it on the spread instead and roll with STEPHEN CURRY OVER 22.5 POINTS (-140). He had 23 and 30 in the first 2 meetings.

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Against the spread

Go with WARRIORS +3.5 (-115) here. I look for a spirited effort from them after their horrific trip walkin’ in Memphis. It’s a good matchup for F Jonathan Kuminga, who has tried to lure C Rudy Gobert out to the perimeter in each matchup. Kuminga went 1-for-4 from 3-point land in both games. If an Over 0.5 threes prop becomes available for Kuminga, take that, too.

Over/Under

This one is going Over. Ant-Man got sonned by KAT, and Steph got a taste of his own medicine in each team’s most-recent strife. The Over is 3-2 in the last 5 matchups and 1-1 this season.

Take the OVER 214.5 (-115).

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Golden State Warriors at Memphis Grizzlies odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Golden State Warriors at Memphis Grizzlies odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Golden State Warriors (14-11) visit the Memphis Grizzlies (18-9) Thursday. Tip-off from FedExForum is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Warriors vs. Grizzlies odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Golden State leads 1-0 with 123-118 home win Nov. 15

Golden State lost 143-133 to the Dallas Mavericks Sunday while failing to cover as a 1-point home underdog. The Warriors’ defense has continued to decline since starting the season out hot as they allowed 81 first-half points to Dallas and allowed the Mavs to shoot over 50% from the field and over 50% on 3-pointers.

This is likely to be the debut for G Dennis Schroder in Golden State, who the Warriors acquired from the Brooklyn Nets Sunday.

Memphis had its 4-game winning streak snapped in a 116-110 loss against the Los Angeles Lakers Sunday as a 2.5-point road favorite. The Grizzlies’ offense struggled and they shot just 39.2% from the field and 32.1% from deep vs. L.A.

Warriors at Grizzlies odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 6:29 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Warriors +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Grizzlies -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Warriors +2.5 (-115) | Grizzlies -2.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 235.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Warriors at Grizzlies key injuries

Warriors

G Moses Moody (knee) out

Grizzlies

F Jay Huff (knee) out
G Ja Morant (back) questionable
G Marcus Smart (knee) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Warriors at Grizzlies picks and predictions

Prediction

Grizzlies 117, Warriors 110

Moneyline

LEAN GRIZZLIES (-140).

Memphis is a blazing hot, going 8-2 in its last 10 games while the Warriors are just 2-8 in their last 10 games. The Grizzlies have also won 7 straight home games and are 4-1 in their last 5 home games against Golden State.

This is a lean because the Warriors have won the last 3 games against Memphis.

Against the spread

PASS.

The Warriors lead 6-4 over the last 10 meetings and despite the games being tightly contested, none have finished with a margin of victory smaller than 5 points since January of 2023.

Placing a small wager on the Grizzlies here is fine as whoever wins this game will likely do so by at least a few possessions, but the Warriors are still too good for me to advise backing the Grizzlies ATS for this game.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 235.5 (-105).

The Under has hit in Golden State’s last 6 road games and is 13-12 for the Warriors this season. For Memphis, the Under hit in its last game. The Under has also hit in each of the last 2 meetings between these teams in Memphis.

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Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Golden State Warriors (14-10) welcome the Dallas Mavericks (16-9) to Chase Center Sunday. Tip-off is set for 8:30 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Mavericks vs. Warriors odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Warriors lead 1-0

The Warriors lost to the Houston Rockets 91-90 Wednesday, closing as 3-point road underdogs. They were led by F Jonathan Kuminga, who scored 20 points on just 8-for-20 shooting. Golden State is just 2-7 over its last 9 yet has gone 4-4-1 against the spread (ATS). It is 14-9-1 ATS on the season.

After a rougher-than-expected start to the season, the Mavericks have won 11 of their last 13 and are coming off a 118-104 loss at the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday, failing to cover as 4-point underdogs. Tuesday’s loss snapped a 7-game win streak for Dallas, which has gone 6-2 ATS in its last 8 and 14-10-1 ATS this season.

Mavericks at Warriors odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 11:59 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mavericks -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Warriors +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
Against the spread: Mavericks -3.5 (-105) | Warriors +3.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Mavericks at Warriors key injuries

Mavericks

G Dante Exum (wrist) out

Warriors

G Stephen Curry (cervical) questionable
G Moses Moody (knee) out
F Andrew Wiggins (adductor) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Mavericks at Warriors picks and predictions

Prediction

Warriors 117, Mavericks 115

Moneyline

PASS.

While the predicted outcome suggests the Warriors moneyline is a smart play, the better value is on the home side’s spread, especially with 3 of their last 7 games ending within 4 points.

Against the spread

BET WARRIORS +3.5 (-115).

The Warriors have covered 4 of their last 5 games yet have gone just 2-3 straight up. They have gone 6-4-1 ATS at home this season. Golden State has a strong defense as well, holding opponents to 107 or fewer points in 4 straight games.

While the Mavericks have been surging, they cooled off against a quality opponent in Oklahoma City Tuesday. Dallas’ recent success hasn’t been against many top-tier sides, and it lost to Golden State earlier in the season despite shooting over 50% from the field.

Take WARRIORS +3.5 (-115).

Over/Under

BET OVER 229.5 (-115).

Both teams like to play at a fast tempo, and a faster pace should mean more points. The Warriors rank 9th and the Mavericks are 6th in pace. Golden State is 11-13 O/U on the season and 4-4 O/U in its last 8 at home.

The Mavericks, who have allowed at least 116 points in 4 of their last 5 games, have gone Over in 3 of their last 5 and are 13-11-1 O/U on the season. Dallas is 7-3 O/U in its last 10.

Take OVER 229.5 (-115).

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Golden State Warriors at Houston Rockets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Golden State Warriors at Houston Rockets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Golden State Warriors (14-9) take on the Houston Rockets (16-8) in a quarterfinal of the Emirates NBA Cup Wednesday. Tip-off from Toyota Center is set for 9:30 p.m. ET. (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Warriors vs. Rockets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Warriors lead 2-0

The Warriors split a back-to-back — both at home — with the Minnesota Timberwolves with the latest being a 114-106 victory as 1.5-point favorites Sunday and the Over (216) cashing. G Stephen Curry had 30 points and 8 assists while going 5-for-11 from 3-point land. G Buddy Hield stepped up with 27 points while going 7-for-13 from deep. The Warriors defeated the Rockets Thursday 99-93, covering as 4-point home underdogs.

The Rockets won the final game on a 1-2 road trip Sunday when they took down the Los Angeles Clippers 117-106, covering as 3-point favorites with the Over (214.5) hitting. G Jalen Green scored a game-high 31 points, while F Amen Thompson knocked down a season-high 22 points with 8 boards and 4 assists. The Rockets have played 5 of the last 6 on the road and are 4-2 in that span.

Warriors at Rockets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 3:35 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Warriors +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Rockets -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Warriors +2.5 (-115) | Rockets -2.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Warriors at Rockets key injuries

Warriors

G De’Anthony Melton (knee) out
G Moses Moody (knee) out
F Andrew Wiggins (ankle) questionable

Rockets

C Steven Adams (knee) questionable
C Alperen Sengun (knee) questionable
G Cam Whitmore (wrist) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Warriors at Rockets picks and predictions

Prediction

Rockets 108, Warriors 103

Moneyline

The Warriors (+110) have won 15 consecutive meetings with the Rockets, including twice this season without Curry. F Jonathan Kuminga stepped up with 33 and 23 points.

Yes, the Warriors have won 15 in a row in the head-to-head series, the second-longest win streak in the NBA for any team against an opponent — the New York Knicks are first with a 16-game run vs. the Detroit Pistons. The Rockets last beat the Warriors Feb. 20, 2020.

This time, it’s different. The Rockets are deeper, they’re 9-3 at home and have the second-best defensive rating in the game. They had 6 different players score in double figures in their last game. The Warriors just can’t depend on Hield to hit 7 3-pointers every night.

So, I’m going with the Rockets, but the spread is the better option. Instead, let’s take JONATHAN KUMINGA OVER 24.5 POINTS + REBOUNDS + ASSISTS. He went for 42 P+R+A Thursday against Houston.

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Against the spread

I’m going with ROCKETS -2.5 (-105) here at a better value than the -135 ML. Defense reigns supreme.

Over/Under

The Warriors are 2-8 O/U in their last 10, and the Rockets are 6-4. The Under is 5-3 in the last 8 meetings between the teams. This is the highest total in this matchup this season.

Take the UNDER 222.5 (-115).

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden State Warriors odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden State Warriors odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves (12-10) take on the Golden State Warriors (13-9) for their second consecutive game on Sunday. Tip-off from Chase Center is set for 8:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Timberwolves vs. Warriors odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Timberwolves lead 1-0

Minnesota beat Golden State 107-90 Friday while covering as a 1.5-point favorite. G Anthony Edwards scored 30 with 9 assists as the Timberwolves won for the fourth time since Edwards called the team “soft”.

The Warriors’ offense struggled with only G Steph Curry eclipsing the 15- point mark with 23 points. Golden State shot just 39% from the field and the Dubs have lost 6 of their last 7 games.

Timberwolves at Warriors odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 8:46 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Warriors -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves +1.5 (-120) | Warriors -1.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 216.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Timberwolves at Warriors key injuries

Timberwolves

G Rob Dillingham (ankle) out

Warriors

G De’Anthony Melton (knee) out
G Moses Moody (knee) questionable
F Andrew Wiggins (ankle) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Timberwolves at Warriors picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 107, Warriors 103

Moneyline

PASS.

I like the T-wolves to pick up the win here, but I prefer the points.

Against the spread

BET TIMBERWOLVES +1.5 (-120).

Minnesota has covered the spread in 3 straight games and and in both of its last 2 on the road. The T-wolves have also covered in their last 2 matchups against Golden State, being 4-1 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

Be aware that the Wolves are just 9-13 ATS this season while the Warriors are 12-9-1 ATS on the year.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 216.5 (-115).

The Under has hit in Golden State’s last 5 games and is 12-10 for the Warriors this season. For Minnesota, the Under is 4-0 in its last 4 games. The Under has also hit in 2 of the last 3 Minnesota-Golden State matchups, being 5-2 in the last 7 contests.

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden State Warriors odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden State Warriors odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves (11-10) square off against the Golden State Warriors (13-8) Friday evening. Tip-off from the Chase Center is set for 10 p.m. ET. (ESPN) Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Timberwolves vs. Warriors odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Minnesota won 3-0 last season

The Wolves won their third straight Wednesday with a 108-80 beheading of the LA Clippers Wednesday. F Julius Randle led the way with 20 points as he went 4-for-9 from 3-point land. The 3-game win streak came after a 4-game losing streak.

The Dubs ended a 5-game losing streak with a 99-93 victory over the Houston Rockets Thursday. F Jonathan Kuminga had a career-high 33 points with G Stephen Curry out. The Warriors were 4-point dogs in the affair. Kuminga has averaged 20.1 PPG over the last 4 games.

Timberwolves at Warriors odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 2:28 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Timberwolves -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Warriors -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
Against the spread: Timberwolves +1.5 (-120) | Warriors -1.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 218.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Timberwolves at Warriors key injuries

Timberwolves

G Rob Dillingham (ankle) out
F Joe Ingles (calf) out

Warriors

G Stephen Curry (knee) questionable
F Draymond Green (calf) questionable
G De’Anthony Melton (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Timberwolves at Warriors picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 109, Warriors 106

Moneyline

With Curry sitting out the front end of this back-to-back, I expect him to be in there Friday. Both of these teams are tied for 11th with 37.3% shooting from distance. The T-wolves have struggled to gel after the offseason trade of Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks for Randle.

They appear to have turned a corner. In their 3-game winning streak, G Anthony Edwards has scored 21, 8 and 16 on a combined 15-for-48 (31.2%). The T-wolves have won 4 straight against Golden State, and 3 of those were at Chase.

Instead of the -105 ML, take the ALTERNATE SPREAD TIMBERWOLVES -1.5 (+105), which is a much better payout for a minuscule 2-point win.

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Against the spread

There’s no reason to place a bet here when we’re taking the value on the alternate spread. The players are also a little too inconsistent for me to make a prop suggestion.

PASS.

Over/Under

The Wolves have cashed 3 straight Unders and are 4-6 O/U in their last 10 games. The Warriors have cashed 4 straight Unders and are 2-8 O/U in their last 10 outings.

These teams have cashed 4 Unders in their last 6 meetings. Each side has also lost a bit of punch of offense.

I’ll take the UNDER 218.5 (-110).

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Houston Rockets at Golden State Warriors odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Houston Rockets at Golden State Warriors odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Houston Rockets (15-7) and Golden State Warriors (12-8) meet Thursday. Tip-off from Chase Center is set for 10 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Rockets vs. Warriors odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Warriors lead 1-0

The Rockets are coming off a 120-111 loss as 1.5-point underdogs at the Sacramento Kings Tuesday with the Over (230) hitting. The loss snapped a 3-game straight-up/against-the-spread (ATS) win streak for Houston.

The Warriors lost 119-115 at the Denver Nuggets Tuesday, but covered as 5-point underdogs as the Under (237.5) cashed. Golden State has lost 5 straight games, going 1-3-1 ATS.

In a Nov. 2 meeting, the Warriors won 127-121 in OT as 5-point underdogs at Houston while the Over (216) hit. Warriors G Buddy Hield scored 27 points off the bench in the absence of G Stephen Curry, who was out with an ankle injury and will be sidelined once again Thursday.

Rockets at Warriors odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 8:27 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rockets -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Warriors +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
Against the spread: Rockets -3.5 (-110) | Warriors +3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Rockets at Warriors key injuries

Rockets

F Tari Eason (concussion) out
G Fred VanVleet (knee) questionable

Warriors

G Stephen Curry (knee) out
F Draymond Green (calf) out
G De’Anthony Melton (ACL) out
F Andrew Wiggins (ankle) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Rockets at Warriors picks and predictions

Prediction

Rockets 110, Warriors 106

Moneyline

The Warriors were somewhat lucky to win the Nov. 2 meeting in OT without their best player. It’s unlikely that they pull off the upset without Curry for a second time this season.

BET ROCKETS (-165).

Against the spread

This number is perfect considering VanVleet’s questionable tag at press time.

PASS. Bet the ML and/or total instead.

Over/Under

The Over has hit in 4 straight Rockets games, while the Under has cashed in 3 straight for the Warriors.

This number opened at 218.5 (O: -115) Wednesday night and has gone all the way up to 222.5. With all the injuries to Golden State, this number has moved just a bit too much for me.

BET UNDER 222.5 (-115).

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Golden State Warriors at Denver Nuggets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Golden State Warriors at Denver Nuggets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Golden State Warriors (12-7) square off against the Denver Nuggets (10-8) in the Emirates NBA Cup Tuesday evening. Tip-off from Ball Arena is set for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Warriors vs. Nuggets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Nuggets won 4-0 last year

The Dubs have dropped 4 straight and are really struggling to find consistency. They’ve posted 105, 101, 120 and 94 points in that stretch. The latest was a 113-105 loss at Phoenix Saturday. G Stephen Curry returned from a 2-game absence with a knee issue and posted 23 points, 7 boards and 4 assists. Curry is playing his fewest minutes since the 2019-20 season when he only played 5 games. He’s shooting the best from long range (43.4%) than he has since the 2018-19 season. However, he is averaging nearly 4 points fewer than he did last season.

The Nuggets have traded wins and losses over the last 7 games with the latest being a 126-122 loss to the LA Clippers Sunday. They were 3-point favorites in the road setback. C Nikola Jokic picked up his eighth triple-double of the season with 28 points, 14 boards and 11 assists. Jokic had a stretch of 5 straight triple-doubles in early November. Is he starting another?

Warriors at Nuggets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 2:50 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Warriors +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Nuggets -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread: Warriors +4.5 (-105) | Nuggets -4.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 237.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Warriors at Nuggets key injuries

Warriors

G Stephen Curry (knee) probable
F Draymond Green (calf) out
G De’Anthony Melton (knee) out

Nuggets

F Aaron Gordon (calf) probable
F Peyton Watson (adductor) probable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Warriors at Nuggets picks and predictions

Prediction

Nuggets 118, Warriors 115

Moneyline

The Nuggets have won 7 straight matchups against the Warriors. There’s no reason they shouldn’t make it 8, as they’re at full strength. It is a little worrisome that they’re just 5-5 in their last 10 and just 5-4 at home this year, though. So, no thanks to the -190 ML.

Instead, I’d rather take a chance that Jokic is in fact stringing together a bunch of trip-dubs. NIKOLA JOKIC TRIPLE-DOUBLE (+110) is where I’m going. BetMGM has awarded most accounts with a 20% odds boost for NBA Cup action, which makes this +132.

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Against the spread

I’m going to take the ALTERNATE SPREAD WARRIORS +5.5 (-120) here. You could use the aforementioned boost to make that an even +100. I’m willing to pay for the extra point with that in mind and because the Warriors are 3-1 ATS in the last 4 meetings despite losing all of them. Denver hasn’t hit its stride yet, and this could be the time to catch it.

Over/Under

The Warriors have hit the Under in 6 of 7. The Nuggets are 4-4 O/U in their last 8. The Under has cashed in 4 of 5 meetings.

The way these teams are hit-or-miss, that’s all I need to take the UNDER 237.5 (-110).

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Golden State Warriors at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Golden State Warriors at Phoenix Suns odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Golden State Warriors (12-6) are on the road Saturday facing the Phoenix Suns (10-8). Tip-off from Footprint Center is at 9 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Warriors vs. Suns odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting, Suns won 3-1 last season.

The Warriors have lost their last 3 games. They are coming off a 105-101 home loss to Oklahoma City Wednesday, which ended in a push with a 4-point spread. The Under (224.5) cashed in.

The Suns have lost 6 of their last 7 games. They are 1-1 since the return of F Kevin Durant from a calf strain. They are coming off a 127-117 home loss to Brooklyn Wednesday when they were 9-point favorites. The Over (220) cashed in.

Warriors at Suns odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 12:45 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Warriors +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Suns -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Warriors +2.5 (-110) | Suns -2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Warriors at Suns key injuries

Warriors

G Stephen Curry (knee) questionable
F Jonathan Kuminga (illness) probable
G Gary Payton Jr. (abductor) probable
F Andrew Wiggins (ankle) questionable

Suns

G Bradley Beal (calf) questionable
C Jusuf Nurkic (quad) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Warriors at Suns picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 115, Warriors 109

Moneyline

The Warriors are 7-3 on the road but have lost 2 of their last 3 away from home, while the Suns are 6-4 at home, although they are 1-4 in their last 5 home games.

The return of Durant has led to 117 and 127 points.

While Golden State has scored 110 or more in 3 of their last 6 and 2 with 120, they also were held to 101 or fewer in 3 games.

Expect the Suns to bounce back from their last loss and to send the Warriors to a fourth consecutive defeat.

But the spread gives you a better value, so go with that.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Warriors have only 1 cover in their last 7 games.

The Warriors are 5-1 ATS as underdogs and the Suns are 3-7 ATS as favorites, but that is impacted by Durant and Beal being out so many games.

The Suns covered the spread in all 3 victories over the Warriors last season.

BET SUNS -2.5 (-110).

Over/Under

Only 1 of the Warriors’ last 6 games has surpassed the projected total for this matchup.

The Suns’ last 6 games have alternated going Over or Under tonight’s projected total. Their last game had 244 points.

BET UNDER 233.5 (-115).

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Oklahoma City Thunder at Golden State Warriors odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Oklahoma City Thunder at Golden State Warriors odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder (13-4) match up against the Golden State Warriors (12-5) Wednesday at Chase Center. Tip-off is set for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Thunder vs. Warriors odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Warriors lead 1-0.

OKC dethroned the Sacramento Kings with a 130-109 road win Monday as 3.5-point favorites. G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander held it down with 37 points and 11 assists, while G Jalen Williams added 28 points. The Thunder have won 2 straight and are 6-4 over the last 10 as they deal with some significant absences.

The Dubs have dropped 2 straight after a 128-120 clunker as 13-point home favorites against the Brooklyn Nets Monday. G Stephen Curry did all he could with 28 points on 8-for-16 from distance. They just lacked a presence in the paint with F Jonathan Kuminga (illness) out.

Key afternoon injury update: Curry is listed as out for Wednesday night.

Thunder at Warriors odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 3:56 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Thunder -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Warriors +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
Against the spread: Thunder -4.5 (-105) | Warriors +4.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Thunder at Warriors key injuries

Thunder

G Alex Caruso (hip) out
C Chet Holmgren (hip) out
F Jalen Williams (hamstring) out

Warriors

G Stephen Curry (knee) out
F Jonathan Kuminga (illness) questionable
G De’Anthony Melton (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Thunder at Warriors picks and predictions

Prediction

Thunder 121, Warriors 113

Moneyline

I like the Thunder (-190) here. They’re playing a little better than the Warriors (+155). Playing at Chase Center is no longer a “gimme” for OKC, but I prefer the spread over the -190 ML.

Instead, take Thunder C ISAIAH HARTENSTEIN OVER 25.5 POINTS+REBOUNDS+ASSISTS (-105). His last two games lines are as follows: 19 points, 10 boards and 4 assists; 13 points, 14 boards and 3 assists.

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Against the spread

BET THUNDER -4.5 (-110). The Warriors beat the Thunder 127-116 in OKC Nov. 10 — Golden State was a 6.5-point underdog and the Over (228.5) cashed. However, the Thunder had won 3 straight vs. the Warriors before that loss — including 2 at Chase.

Over/Under

The Over is 9-1 in the last 10 meetings between these teams. OKC is 11th at 115.2 points per game; Golden State is 6th at 117.7. They are 5th and 6th in pace, respectively.

This is a hittable number. TAKE OVER 226.5 (-110).

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