Nuggets vs Warriors Prediction

Golden State Warriors (16-17) vs Denver Nuggets (24-11)

Game Info: Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 10:00 pm (Chase Center)

Betting Odds: Golden State Warriors +3 -- Over/Under: 235.5

The Denver Nuggets look to stay hot after winning 10 of their last 12 games. The Golden State Warriors need a win after losing 3 of their last 4 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Denver Nuggets vs Golden State Warriors prediction.

Denver Nuggets Betting Preview

The Denver Nuggets beat the Grizzlies and Hornets over the last week, while losing to the Thunder. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 115.1 points on 49 percent shooting and allowing 109.8 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 25.7 points and 12.3 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 19.7 points and 3.9 rebounds. Michael Porter Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Aaron Gordon is grabbing 6.7 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 74 percent from the free throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.

Denver Nuggets Player Facts

• Nikola Jokic is the only player to have recorded a 30-point, 20-rebound game this season.
• Jamal Murray ranks 7th amongst qualified players for 3P% (45.4%) this season.

Golden State Warriors Betting Preview

The Golden State Warriors rebounded from losses to the Nuggets, Heat and Cavs with a win over the Magic. The Golden State Warriors are averaging 116.9 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 116.3 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Stephen Curry is averaging 27.6 points and 4.6 assists, while Klay Thompson is averaging 16.7 points and 2.1 assists. Jonathan Kuminga is the third double-digit scorer and Andrew Wiggins is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free throw line. The Golden State Warriors are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.9 rebounds per game.

Golden State Warriors Player Facts

• Stephen Curry ranks 1st amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (4.7) this season.
• Chris Paul ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (5.9) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Warriors rank 2nd in the league for rebounds per game this season (46.9).
• The Warriors rank 2nd in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (13.2).
• The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for free throws made per game this season (15.0).
• The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for Q1 opponent points per game this season (25.7).

Denver Nuggets vs Golden State Warriors prediction

The Golden State Warriors are coming off a nice gusty win over the Magic, but they've been a loser long term over the last few weeks, and they're hard to trust against top tier teams. The Denver Nuggets are consistently winning, and they've won 5 straight games against the Warriors, which includes a win on Christmas. I'd need more points to consider the Warriors in this spot. Only a bucket? I have to side with the Nuggets, the more consistent team at the moment. 

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.