Warriors vs Nuggets Betting Picks and Prediction
The Golden State Warriors and Denver Nuggets are playing the second game on Christmas Day in the National Basketball Association. The Golden State Warriors come into the game with a 15-14 record following their home win over Portland on Saturday. The Warriors have won five straight games, and are trying to move in the Top 10 in the West, which is how many make the postseasson. They are battling with the Lakers and Suns for 9th – 11th.
The Denver Nuggets won their 21st game of the season on Saturday. Denver won at Charlotte 102-95. The Nuggets are third in the Western Conference, and the win was their fourth straight. Denver and Oklahoma City are battling for second in the West, trailing only Minnesota.
Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets Odds
Take a look at the latest NBA Odds when you go for the scores and odds on this game:
- Spread: Denver Nuggets -5.5, Golden State Warriors +5.5
- Total: 230.5
- Moneyline: Denver Nuggets -210, Golden State Warriors +160
Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets Information
Here is some information on the game on the Golden State Warriors schedule against the Nuggets:
Golden State Warriors (15-14) vs. Denver Nuggets (21-10)
Monday December 25th, 2023; 12:30pm PST
Ball Arena; Denver, CO
Watch On: ABC
Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets Analysis
The Denver Nuggets stats in their most recent win over Charlotte saw their big man Nikola Jokic score 18 points, rip down 10 rebounds, and dish out 9 assists in the game. Jamaal Murray scored 22 points in the win, while Michael Porter Jr led the way with 22 points.
When looking at Denver Nuggets stats – Christian Braun has been strong off the bench. The former Kansas Jayhawk scored 11 in the win, and is just shy of 9 per game in 20.1 minutes played. Denver ranks 14th in points scored per game, and have the 4th best field goal percentage in the league.
The Denver Nuggets will stay at home through the New Year. Denver hosts the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday, before Oklahoma City comes to town on Friday. On New Year’s Day, the Charlotte Hornets will invade Denver.
For the Warriors, in the win on Friday night, Steph Curry scored 30, Jonathan Kuminga added 22 and Klay Thompson scored 20. Curry nailed 8 three pointers in the win. Then on Saturday, Curry scored 27 points, making just a pair of three point shots. Golden State needed just 11 points from Kuminga in this one.
Golden State is scoring just shy of 117 points per game on the season. The Warriors are making over 15 three point shots per game. Golden State is also the top rebounding team in the league with more than 47 per game.
The Golden State Warriors schedule shows they are back home on Thursday against the Miami Heat. That will be their first of seven straight home games. Golden State welcomes the Mavericks, Magic, Nuggets, Pistons, Raptors and Pelicans to town before a trip to Chicago on January 12th.
Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets Betting Picks
When we go to make our betting picks for this game, we got to think about the NBA Champions and who they are. The Denver Nuggets are a really good basketball team. The Nuggets are a NBA team that can turn it on and off at any time. The Nuggets are pacing themselves. Denver knows they are going to be okay once the postseason arrives.
When push comes to shove the Denver Nuggets are going to pick it up in front of a national audience. While Golden State still has talent, the Nuggets are going to win this game. Bet the Denver Nuggets -5.5 over the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day.
Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets Prediction
The betting prediction for the Denver Nuggets -5.5 is the play to make here. In the end though, our final score prediction is the Nuggets winning by 7 points. It’s like a football result. But, many more points; Oddsmakers are saying 230.5, and we are pretty close to that number.
Our final score betting prediction for this Christmas Day game is the Denver Nuggets 119-112 over the Golden State Warriors. Take the Nuggets to cover and the OVER! Best of luck with all your NBA Picks! Should be great NBA games on Christmas Day!
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