Reigning champions Golden State Warriors will take on the Denver Nuggets at home on an action-packed Friday night (October 21) in the NBA.
In a repeat of the 2022 playoffs, the Warriors will hope to get the better of the Nuggets once again. The totals are 229.5 points, with Golden State starting as a 6-point home favorite.
Nuggets vs Warriors Betting Odds
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Nuggets vs Warriors Match Details
Fixture: Nuggets at Warriors
Date and Time: Friday, October 21; 10:10 pm ET
Venue: Oracle Arena, Oakland, CA
Nuggets vs Warriors Key Stats
At the start of the 2022–23 season, the Denver Nuggets went to visit the Utah Jazz, who were in rebuilding mode. Despite being strong 7-point favorites, the Nuggets were humiliated 123-102. Utah shot 50.6% from the floor and 42.1% from beyond the arc and dished out 27 assists to floor the Nuggets.
The Nuggets finished with 21 assists and a staggering as many turnovers, making just 22.7% of their 3-point attempts and 48.2% of their field goals.
Meanwhile, on opening night, the Golden State Warriors put on a show for their fans by beating LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 123-109 as home favorites by 7.5 points.
The Dubs crushed their divisional opponents after collecting their title rings in the pre-game ceremony. Steph Curry led the way with 33 points, seven assists, six rebounds, and four steals.
Andrew Wiggins had a strong debut, scoring 20 points on 8-of-14 field goal attempts, adding six rebounds and four assists. Jordan Poole contributed 12 points and seven assists off the bench, while Klay Thompson finished with 18 points and three assists.
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Nuggets vs Warriors Best Picks and Prediction
On Tuesday, the Warriors displayed strong play on both sides of the ball. Despite the Dubs' 18 turnovers, their defense was strong. Considering it's early days in the season, the Nuggets could suffer due to Jamal Murray and Michael Porter's comeback from injury.
As Denver's roster also includes a few new players, the Warriors should continue their winning ways at home. In their previous 13 games, Golden State has a 10-3 ATS record.
The Nuggets have covered the spread only five times in their last 17 games against the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Warriors have gone 5-2 SU and ATS in their last seven meetings with the Nuggets.
Pick: Stephen Curry over 25.5 points (-110)
Prediction: Warriors -6 (-110)
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