Denver Nuggets vs San Antonio Spurs Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Nuggets vs Spurs prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in San Antonio.

  • The Nuggets possess a 19-14 record so far.
  • The Nuggets are averaging 120.7 points per game so far.
  • The Nuggets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Spurs.
  • The Spurs sit at 18-16.
  • San Antonio has an effective field goal percentage of 53% (21st).
  • The Spurs are coming off a 113-110 win vs. the Nuggets.

Nuggets vs Spurs Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the Denver Nuggets (-138) will take on the San Antonio Spurs (+116) in a Western Conference matchup. The Nuggets are favored by 2.5 points and are 19-14 on the season. The Spurs are 18-16 and have won two straight games.

This game will be played at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The over/under line for this game is 237.5 points. The game can be seen on ALT2.

Nuggets vs. Spurs Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Denver Nuggets at San Antonio Spurs
  • Where: San Antonio at Frost Bank Center
  • Date: Saturday, January 4th
  • Betting Odds DEN -2.5, DEN -138 | SA +116 O/U 237.5

Nuggets Preview: Can Denver Live Up to the Hype on the Road?

The Nuggets fell to 19-14 on the season after a 113-110 home loss to the Spurs on Friday. Denver, who were favored by six points, not only lost straight up but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 223 fell short of the 238.5 O/U line.

Denver went on a 10-0 run to take the lead, but after outscoring the Spurs 38-27 in the 3rd quarter, they couldn’t hold on, as the Spurs outscored them 26-20 in the 4th.

Nikola Jokić put up 41 points and 18 rebounds in the Nuggets' 113-110 loss to the Spurs, with 18 of his points coming in the 3rd quarter. Michael Porter Jr. added 22 points, hitting 4 threes at 50% efficiency, while Jamal Murray contributed 14 points despite shooting just 35.3% from the field.

As a team, the Nuggets connected on 15 threes, shooting 38.5% from deep, and finished with an overall field goal percentage of 43.3%. Christian Braun and Julian Strawther each scored 11 points, with Braun adding 6 of his points in the 4th quarter.

Defensively, the Nuggets improved as the game went on, allowing 32 points in the 1st quarter but tightening up to give up just 26 in the 4th. Overall, they allowed 113 points on 46% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, Denver held the Spurs to 13 threes on 36% shooting. They sent San Antonio to the line 13 times, where the Spurs made 8 free throws. The Nuggets recorded 7 steals and 7 blocks in the game.

Spurs Preview: Will the Spurs Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?

The Nuggets fell to 19-14 on the season after a 113-110 home loss to the Spurs on Friday. Denver, favored by six points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 223 fell short of the 238.5 O/U line.

Denver went on a 10-0 run to take the lead, turning a 64-60 deficit into a 70-64 advantage. They outscored the Spurs 38-27 in the 3rd quarter but couldn’t hold on, as the Spurs outscored them 26-20 in the 4th.

Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs to a win over the Nuggets with 35 points and 18 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 66.7%. Devin Vassell added 18 points, and Keldon Johnson contributed 16, knocking down 3 threes at 50% efficiency.

Wembanyama scored 13 points in the 2nd quarter and added 8 more in the 4th. Keldon Johnson also had a big 2nd quarter with 13 points, while Vassell scored 10 of his 18 points in the 3rd. Julian Champagnie chipped in 9 of his 15 points in the opening period.

Despite a rough 3rd quarter where they gave up 38 points, the Spurs' defense came through when it mattered, holding the Nuggets to just 20 points in the 4th to secure the win. Overall, they allowed 110 points on 43% shooting.

San Antonio sent Denver to the line 16 times, with the Nuggets converting 11 free throws. The Spurs also gave up 15 threes on 38% shooting. They recorded 42 defensive rebounds, allowing 10 offensive boards, and added 4 steals and 3 blocks.

Nuggets vs Spurs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Although Denver has a straight up record of 3-2 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs. the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 123 points per game in these games.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Spurs have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 7-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 109 points per game in these contests.
  • Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, San Antonio has an ATS mark of 3-0 while going 1-2 straight up.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Denver has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 6-4 straight up.

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