The Golden State Warriors’ new-found winning streak faces its toughest test when they take on the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. After a strong stretch that has seen the Warriors rattle off three consecutive wins, their first such run in over two months, the team heads on the road to face a Nuggets squad riding a five-game winning streak and pushing hard in the Western Conference playoff race.
This marks the fourth and final meeting between the two conference rivals, with the Warriors holding a 2-1 lead. They last played on Feb. 22, when Golden State won 128-117 behind Moses Moody’s 23 points. Nikola Jokic led Denver with a triple-double of 35 points, 20 rebounds and 12 assists. The game will be nationally televised on NBC and Peacock, with a 10 p.m. ET tipoff.
Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets Odds
Moneyline: Warriors (+450) vs Nuggets (-625)
Spread: Warriors +11.5 (-105) vs Nuggets -11.5 (-110)
Total (O/U): Warriors o239.5 (-112) vs Nuggets u239.5 (-110)
Editor’s note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets Odds Preview
If there is one thing that has been consistent for the Warriors this season, it has been injuries. With Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler already missing significant time, they lost another key player in Moses Moody to a season-ending knee injury.
Despite all the setbacks, the Dubs are still in a postseason spot. Golden State is only half a game behind the ninth-place Portland Trail Blazers and two games back of the eighth-place LA Clippers. A strong run right now could shift the playoff picture and put the Warriors in control of their own destiny when it comes to seeding.
The Warriors are coming off a 131-126 win over the Washington Wizards on Friday. Kristaps Porzingis led the team in scoring with 28 points, along with eight rebounds and three assists.
The Nuggets, on the other hand, are peaking at the right time. Over their past 15 games this month, they’ve gone 10-5, including a current five-game winning streak. They’ve beaten the Toronto Raptors, Portland Trail Blazers, Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks during that stretch. On Friday, the Nuggets defeated the Utah Jazz 135-129 to improve to fourth in the West with a 47-28 record. Five players scored in double digits, with Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray combining for 64 points.
The Nuggets sit just 1.5 games ahead of the Minnesota Timberwolves, who have slipped with another loss, and 1.5 games behind the third-place LA Lakers, who hold the tiebreaker. Since the Nuggets are surging at the right time, they will need to string together more wins to stay in control of their postseason fate and potentially secure home-court advantage.
Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets Injury Reports
Golden State Injury Report
The Warriors have received a timely boost amid their injury crisis, with signs pointing to a possible return of Seth Curry, who has missed a significant chunk of time with a left adductor strain. He is listed on the injury report as questionable. Will Richard (heel) and Quentin Post (foot) are also carrying the same questionable status.
Al Horford (soleus strain), Steph Curry (knee), Jimmy Butler (ACL) and Moses Moody (knee) remain out.
Denver Nuggets Injury Report
For the Nuggets, there is a clean bill of health across the roster with no new injuries. Coach David Adelman will have a fully fit squad to choose from.
Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets Starting Lineup
Warriors
PG: Brandin Podziemski | SG: De’Anthony Melton | SF: Gui Santos | PF: Draymond Green | C: Kristaps Porzingis
Nuggets
PG: Jamal Murray | SG: Christian Braun | SF: Cameron Johnson | PF: Aaron Gordon | C: Nikola Jokic
Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
As one would expect, oddsmakers highly favor the Nuggets to get a lopsided win at home. Action Network has the Nuggets as the -12.5 point favorite. The total sits at over/under 239 points, with a lean towards the under at -110.
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