San Antonio Spurs vs Golden State Warriors Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 11/03/2024, 07:40  by Devesh Jaganath in NBA Predictions

The Golden State Warriors will head to the Frost Bank Center to face the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA on Monday night. The hosts are 14-50 and bottom of the Western Conference, while the visitors are 33-30 and tenth in the Conference standings. 

The Golden State Warriors have experienced a downturn in form recently, losing three of their last four games overall. They aim to avoid a third consecutive defeat after suffering a heavy 126-113 loss to their upcoming opponent on Saturday. Klay Thompson led the team with 27 points, shooting eight of 16 from the field off the bench, while Jonathan Kuminga contributed 26 points. During the previous encounter, the Warriors surrendered the lead toward the end of the first quarter and failed to regain it for the remainder of the game. The Warriors rank seventh in the NBA in scoring, averaging 118.7 points per game, while the Spurs sit at 25th in points allowed per game with 120.3. Defensively, Golden State concedes an average of 117 points per game, placing them 18th in the league. However, Stephen Curry will be absent from Monday's action.

Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs have shown signs of resurgence with three victories in their last five outings. They will look to keep their momentum going after securing a surprising upset road win against the Warriors on Saturday. Keldon Johnson led the team with an impressive performance, tallying 22 points and 11 rebounds off the bench, while Jeremy Sochan and Malaki Branham each contributed 20 points. Following a closely contested first quarter, the Spurs surged ahead and maintained their lead throughout the game. San Antonio established a significant advantage going into halftime, outscoring their opponents 30-16 in the second quarter. The Spurs currently rank 22nd in scoring in the NBA, averaging 112.6 points per game, while the Golden State squad ranks 18th defensively, allowing 117 points per game. Defensively, however, San Antonio struggles, conceding an average of 120.3 points per game, placing them 25th in the league. Charles Bassey, Cedi Osman, and Devin Vassell are listed as doubtful for the upcoming game.