Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 04/01/2024, 04:45  by Devesh Jaganath in NBA Predictions

The Denver Nuggets will head to the Chase Center to take on the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. The hosts are 16-17 and 11th in the Western Conference, while the visitors are 24-11 and in third place. 

The Golden State Warriors have demonstrated solid form lately, winning six of their last nine games, including a 121-115 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday to end a three-game slide. Stephen Curry spearheaded the team with an impressive performance, contributing 36 points, six assists, and four steals, while Jonathan Kuminga added 19 points. Currently, the Warriors rank as the ninth-highest-scoring team in the NBA, averaging 116.9 points per game. However, they face a stern defensive challenge against the Denver Nuggets, who boast the second-best defense in terms of points allowed per game (109.8). On the defensive end, they allow 116.9 points per game, placing them ninth in the league. In home games, the Warriors score an average of 115.8 points, slightly lower than their road average of 118.3 points. The Warriors will be without Gary Payton II due to injury, and Draymond Green remains suspended for this matchup.

Meanwhile, The Denver Nuggets have been in impressive form, securing victories in ten of their last 12 games. In their latest triumph, they convincingly defeated the Charlotte Hornets 111-93 on Monday, with Jamal Murray leading the team with 25 points and seven assists. The Nuggets' offensive output, averaging 115.1 points per game, is marginally lower than the 116.3 points allowed on average by the Golden State Warriors. Notably, their defensive prowess has been a key factor in their success this season. The Nuggets boast impressive defensive metrics, limiting opponents to a field goal shooting percentage of 45.9% and a three-point shooting percentage of 35.6%. It's worth mentioning that the Nuggets' offensive performance has been notably stronger in home games, where they average 119.9 points per game compared to 110.6 points per game on the road. Vlatko Cancar is the only player listed as doubtful for Denver in this upcoming matchup.