The San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets lock horns in Saturday’s blockbuster contest at Ball Arena. The Western Conference contenders will meet for the third time. Both their previous games were close. The Spurs claimed the bragging rights with a 139-136 win on Nov. 28, while the Nuggets settled the score with a 136-131 win on Mar. 12.
This potential playoff preview could be the last of their meaningful games before they face off again in the regular season finale.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Denver Nuggets Game Details
Prime Video will nationally stream the Spurs-Nuggets game online. KENS will locally televise the game in San Antonio. NBA League Pass will be an alternative online streaming option for viewers globally. The game will begin at 3:00 p.m. ET.
Spurs vs. Nuggets Odds
Moneyline: Spurs -135, Nuggets +114
Spread: Spurs -2 (-110), Nuggets +2 (-107)
Total over/under: Spurs o242.5 (-110), Nuggets u242.5 (-110)
Spurs vs. Nuggets Preview
The San Antonio Spurs enter this contest as the hottest team in the NBA since February. They are 27-2 in that span, boasting a league-leading 122.3 offensive rating, a 107.8 defensive rating, ranking second, and the best net rating at +14.5.
While Victor Wembanyama has stepped up with consistent MVP-caliber displays, especially on offense, the others have also kept pace by executing their roles to perfection. That was evident in the Spurs’ last game against the LA Clippers as they won 118-99 without Wembanyama.
Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets haven’t had the same success as the Spurs since February, but they are unbeaten over their past seven games, displaying their championship-caliber ability. The Nuggets have the best offense during that stretch with a 127.1 rating. Defensive concerns remain with a 116.7 efficiency (14th), but they are above average.
The Nuggets will need to execute their plans to perfection, especially defensively, to overcome the Spurs on Saturday.
Spurs vs. Nuggets Injury Reports
Spurs
The Spurs have no injuries.
Nuggets
The Nuggets have listed Tim Hardaway Jr. as probable, while Peyton Watson, Spencer Jones and Zeke Nnaji are out.
Spurs vs. Nuggets Starting Lineups
Spurs
PG – De’Aaron Fox, SG – Stephon Castle, SF – Devin Vassell, PF – Julian Champagnie, C – Victor Wembanyama
Nuggets
PG – Jamal Murray, SG – Christian Braun, SF – Cam Johnson, PF – Aaron Gordon, C – Nikola Jokic
Spurs vs. Nuggets Betting Tips
Victor Wembanyama is favored to score over 26.5 points.
Nikola Jokic is favored to get over 50.5 points, rebounds and assists combined.
Jamal Murray is favored to make under 3.5 3-pointers.
Spurs vs. Nuggets Prediction
The oddsmakers have listed the Spurs as 2-point favorites. San Antonio has been the more dominant team for a longer period and Denver’s defense hasn’t faced such offensive firepower in a while. Nevertheless, the Nuggets have home-court advantage, which could help them keep things close. The Spurs seem likely to win a close one.
