Read our Warriors vs Nuggets prediction for this NBA regular season game in Denver. Check out who we like to win and cover the spread in this NBA matchup.
- The Warriors head to Denver for a matchup with the Nuggets.
- The Warriors are averaging 116.2 points per game so far.
- The Warriors are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Nuggets.
- The Nuggets' record sits at 10-8.
- Denver has an effective field goal percentage of 55% (8th).
- The Nuggets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Warriors.
Warriors vs Nuggets Prediction
At 10:00 ET, the Denver Nuggets (-196) will host the Golden State Warriors (+164) in a Western Conference matchup. The Nuggets are favored by 5 points and the over/under is set at 239.5.
This game will be played at Ball Arena in Denver and can be seen on TNT. Golden State comes in with a 12-7 record, but has lost four straight. The Nuggets are 10-8 and currently sit ninth in the Western Conference.

Warriors vs. Nuggets Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Golden State Warriors at Denver Nuggets
- Where: Denver at Ball Arena
- Date: Tuesday, December 3rd
- Betting Odds DEN -5, GS +164 | DEN -196 O/U 239.5
Warriors Preview: Can the Warriors Offense Score Enough on the Road?
Golden State's record dropped to 12-7 after a 113-105 road loss to the Suns on Saturday. The Warriors, who were +1.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, and the game’s total of 218 points fell short of the 234.5 O/U line.
After falling behind 66-49 at halftime, the Warriors rallied in the 3rd quarter, outscoring Phoenix 29-19. However, a 10-0 run by the Suns in the 4th quarter extended their lead from 94-86 to 104-86, sealing the game.
In their 113-105 loss to the Suns, the Warriors shot just 41.3% from the field, with Stephen Curry hitting 38.1% of his shots and going 3-for-10 from deep. Curry finished with 23 points, including 15 in the 3rd quarter, while Andrew Wiggins added 18 points, knocking down 4 threes at a 44.4% rate.
Golden State connected on 14 threes, shooting 35% from beyond the arc. Draymond Green contributed 13 points, and Jonathan Kuminga and Brandin Podziemski each added 12, with Kuminga scoring 8 in the 4th quarter.
The Warriors struggled defensively in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up 35 and 31 points, respectively, but tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 19 points. However, they couldn't maintain that momentum in the 4th, where they allowed 28 points, leading to a 113-105 loss to the Suns.
Golden State allowed Phoenix to shoot 48% from the field, including 51% from three-point range, where the Suns hit 18 threes. The Warriors sent the Suns to the line 22 times, where they made 19 free throws. Defensively, the Warriors finished with 34 defensive rebounds while allowing 6 offensive boards, and they recorded 8 steals and 5 blocks.
Nuggets Preview: Can the Nuggets Hold Strong at Home?
The Warriors fell to 12-7 on the season after a 113-105 road loss to the Suns on Saturday. Golden State entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 218 points fell short of the 234.5 O/U line.
After a rough 2nd quarter, where the Warriors were outscored 31-20, they bounced back in the 3rd, holding the Suns to 19 points. However, a 10-0 run by Phoenix in the 4th quarter put the game out of reach for Golden State.
In their 126-122 loss to the Clippers, the Nuggets shot 58% from the field, with a 41.7% success rate from three-point range, hitting 10 threes overall. Nikola Jokić led the way with 28 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists, scoring 15 of his points in the opening quarter.
Michael Porter Jr. and Jamal Murray each added 18 points, with Porter shooting 72.7% from the field. Julian Strawther contributed 15 points, scoring 7 in the 2nd quarter and 8 in the 4th.
The Nuggets struggled defensively against the Clippers, giving up 126 points in the loss. Denver allowed 32 points in the 1st quarter and 34 in the 4th, with their best defensive effort coming in the 2nd, where they gave up 27 points.
Denver allowed the Clippers to shoot 47% from the field, including 46% from beyond the arc, where the Clippers hit 18 threes. The Nuggets also sent the Clippers to the line 27 times, where they made 22 free throws. Denver finished with 31 defensive rebounds, allowing 13 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals and 3 blocks.
Warriors vs Nuggets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last ten road games, Golden State has an ATS record of just 5-5. However, their overall record was 6-4 while averaging 115 points per game.
- Across their last five home contests, Denver has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 116 points per game.
- Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Warriors have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-2.
- As the betting favorite, the Nuggets have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Denver posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
Warriors vs Nuggets Prediction
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