Golden State Warriors (16-17) play host to Denver Nuggets (24-11 at the Chase Center on Thursday, 4 January 2024. This will be the third match up between the Warriors and Nuggets this season. Both teams last clashed on Christmas Day. Where the Nuggets won the match 120-114.
Match Preview
The Warriors are positioned 11th in the West and extend their record to 16-17 in the season. The dub nation ended their three match losing streak with a 121-115 win over Orlando Magic. Draymond Green remains suspended indefinitely. Andrew Wiggins & Klay Thompson are unable to replicate their All-star caliber performances this season. Steph Curry stepped up in the last game and scored 36 points. Seven players scored in double figures against the Magic.
Denver Nuggets extend their run to 24-11 in the season and are positioned third in the West. The Nuggets won 8 of the last 10 games on road. Their most recent win was against the Charlotte Hornets (111-93) on New Year Day. Jamal Murray (25 points, 7 assists), Michael Porter Jr (22 points, 8 rebounds) contributed on the offensive end.
Warriors vs Nuggets Lineups
Golden State Warriors
Starters: Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Chris Paul, Jonathan Kuminga, Tracye Jackson Davis
Bench: Andrew Wiggins, Brandin Podziemski, Dario Saric, Kevon Looney
Denver Nuggets
Starters: Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell Pope, Michael Porter Jr, Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic
Bench: Christian Braun, Zeke Nnaji, Peyton Watson, Reggie Jackson
Warriors vs Nuggets Betting Odds
Moneyline
Golden State Warriors: +124 (Draft Kings)
Denver Nuggets: -148 (Draft Kings)
Spread
Golden State Warriors; +3.0
Denver Nuggets: -3.0
Stats Zone
The Warriors won five of their last six home games against the Nuggets
Chris Paul is averaging 10+ assists in seven of his last eight home games against the Nuggets.
Jamal Murray has scored over 26 points in each of his last three games against the Warriors.
Steph Curry has scored over 30 points in each of the last three home games versus the Nuggets.
Michael Porter Jr is averaging over eight rebounds per game in his last three appearances against the Warriors.
Warriors vs Nuggets Betting Tips
We have covered the top five betting tips for the Warriors vs Nuggets upcoming game which are sure shot bets. The odds are picked from Draft Kings
Jamal Murray to score over 21.5 points @ -145
Steph Curry to score over 27.5 points @ -125 & total assists over 4.5 @ -160.
Chris Paul total assists over 7.5 @ -125.
Jonathan Kuminga total rebounds over 4.5 @ -145
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