The Golden State Warriors (26-25) meet the Denver Nuggets (35-16) Thursday. Tip-off from Ball Arena is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Warriors vs. Nuggets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Warriors failed to cover a 5.5 spread and lost 119-114 in overtime on Wednesday to the Minnesota Timberwolves, and now face the quick turnaround with a trip to the Mile High City. The OT loss snapped a 3-game win streak, although the Warriors are a respectable 5-3 against the spread (ATS) in the last 8 outings.
The Nuggets posted a 122-113 win against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, covering as a 6.5-point home favorite and halting a 2-game losing streak. The Nuggs are 3-1 ATS in the last 4 games and the Over has cashed in 3 in a row.
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