The struggling Golden State Warriors host the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night, looking to stop their two-game slide and avoid the fourth loss in five games. The Nuggets, on the other side, have won four of their previous five tilts, so we’re expecting a great battle at Chase Center even though the bookies listed Golden State as a firm 7.5-point favorite. Denver beat the Dubs 89-86 in their first encounter of the season, so let’s see what’s the best Nuggets vs Warriors betting pick for Wednesday night.
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Nuggets vs Warriors Betting Pick
This game will be played at Chase Center at 10:00 PM ET on Wednesday, February 16, 2022.
Why Bet The Nuggets:
✅ The Nuggets have covered the spread at a steady pace over the last few weeks. They’ve gone 4-1 ATS in the last five outings and 8-3 ATS in the previous 11. Furthermore, the Nuggets have covered in four of their last five showings as underdogs. The Warriors, on the other side, are only 0-5-1 ATS in their last six games overall. They’ve failed to cover in each of their last five outings as favorites as well.
✅ The Warriors own the best defensive rating in the NBA, surrendering 104.7 points per 100 possessions. However, their defense has regressed as of late. Draymond Green’s injury is a huge blow for Golden State’s D, and the Warriors have allowed 114.5 points per 100 possessions over their previous ten contests. The Nuggets have a nice opportunity to upset the odds, but they’ll have to take full advantage of Golden State’s interior defense.
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✅ Nikola Jokic should be a key factor for the Nuggets. He’ll dominate the Warriors, who have problems in their frontcourt due to Draymond Green’s and James Wiseman’s absence. Jokic has recorded 24.2 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 9.2 assists per game in his past nine appearances. He posted a 22-point, 19-rebound double-double in that narrow win at Golden State in January.
Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets easily outlasted the Orlando Magic 121-111 last Monday even though they failed to cover an 11-point spread. Nikola Jokic went off for 26 points, 15 rebounds, and seven assists, and the Nuggets dominated the Magic from start to finish.
Six different players scored in double figures against Orlando. The Nuggets made 47.7% of their field goals and 40.0% of their 3-pointers (16-for-40). Denver is tallying 112.6 points per 100 possessions (8th in the NBA) on 47.3% shooting from the field (tied-3rd).
Golden State Warriors
The Warriors are coming off a surprising 119-104 defeat at the Los Angeles Clippers last Monday. They were listed as firm 6-point road favorites, but the Dubs struggled offensively, scoring just 47 points in the second half.
Steph Curry dropped 33 points on the Clippers. However, he had only a couple of assists, while Klay Thompson struggled mightily, finishing with seven points on a 3-for-14 shooting from the field. The Warriors are scoring 111.8 points per 100 possessions (12th in the league) on 46.5% shooting from the field (10th).