Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets 4/2/2023 Tips, Picks and Predictions
In a Sunday evening showdown, the Golden State Warriors will make their way to the Ball Arena to take on the Denver Nuggets. The Warriors currently sit at 41-37, while the Nuggets boast a 51-26 record. So far this season, the Nuggets have emerged victorious in both of their matchups against the Warriors.
The Golden State Warriors have been on a hot streak as of late, winning five of their last six games. They are aiming to keep the momentum going with a third consecutive victory following their impressive 130-115 win against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday. In that game, Stephen Curry led the charge with 33 points and seven made 3-pointers. Klay Thompson chipped in with 31 points, while Jordan Poole provided a spark off the bench with 27 points and six assists. The Warriors shot an impressive 50% from the field and made 21 of their 49 attempted 3-pointers.
- The total went OVER in 4 of Golden State’s last 5 games on the road against Denver.
- The Dubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games with an opponent in the Western Conference.
- The total went OVER in 13 of the Dubs’ last 20 games with a team in the Northwest.
Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets 4/2/2023 Tips, Picks and Predictions
The Golden State Warriors have been showing improvements lately, winning five of their last six games, but their record on the road leaves much to be desired with only nine wins and 29 losses. They are set to face off against the Denver Nuggets, who have hit a rough patch with two consecutive losses, but still hold a commanding lead of 12.5 games in the Northwest Standings.
The Nuggets have been struggling to find their rhythm offensively, scoring only 88 and 93 points in their last two games. Their latest loss to the Phoenix Suns saw Aaron Gordon leading the charge with 26 points, eight rebounds, and six assists, but the team only shot 40% from the field and six of 26 from beyond the arc. The absence of Nikola Jokic was also felt, as they fell behind by as many as 27 points and couldn’t recover.
- The total went OVER in 4 of Denver’s last 5 games at home against Golden State.
- Denver is 14-6 SU in their last 20 games with an opponent in the Western Conference.
- The Nuggets are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games with an opponent in the Pacific Division.
Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets. The NBA pick for this game is the Denver Nuggets. Denver Nuggets have not only been successful straight up this season, but they have also been dominant against the spread, boasting a 42-35 record. The Nuggets have been nearly unbeatable at home with a 32-7 record straight up and are 14-8 at home against teams with a winning record. On the other hand, the Golden State Warriors have struggled on the road this season with a 5-14 record when playing against teams with a winning record. Despite their recent momentum, the Warriors are likely to face a tough challenge in the Ball Arena. Therefore, my prediction is that the Denver Nuggets will win the game and cover the spread with a final score of 125-116.
NBA Starting Time: 8:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Ball Arena in Denver, CO
Date: Sunday, April 2, 2023
TV: NBAt
NBA Odds: Denver Nuggets -2.5
NBA Totals: 237,5
