On Thursday, January 4, the NBA will host the Denver Nuggets against the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center. This will be the third meeting of the season between these two Western Conference contenders, with the Nuggets holding a 2-0 advantage, including a win on Christmas Day. Let’s get into the Denver Nuggets vs Golden State Warriors game preview, including predictions, starting lineups and some betting tips for those looking to add to their game experience.
head-to-head record
The Nuggets are 105 wins and 85 losses all-time against the Warriors, including a recent win on Christmas Day. Nikola Jokic had 26 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists, while Andrew Wiggins scored 22 points.
Matchup details
Date: Thursday, January 4
Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco
TV: TNT TNT TNT
Streaming: FuboTV, NBA League Pass
Odds and Trends
Odds Nuggets (-148) vs Warriors (+124)
Point spread: Nuggets (-3) vs Warriors (+124) Nuggets (-3) vs Warriors (+3)
Total (O/U): Nuggets -110 (O234.5) vs Warriors -110 (U234.5)
Team Analysis:
Denver Nuggets (24-11, 3rd in the West): The Nuggets are riding an eight-game winning streak through 10 games as they soar toward first place in the Western Conference. The Nuggets are back in form after Aaron Gordon recovered from a dog bite.
Golden State Warriors (16 wins, 17 losses, 11th in the West): Despite flashes of brilliance, the Warriors remain mired in inconsistency. Draymond Green’s suspension and the struggles of expected All-Star selections Andrew Wiggins and Klay Thompson continue to hinder their progress. However, a recent win against the Orlando Magic suggests that they may be on the verge of a turnaround.
Projected starting lineup
Denver Nuggets Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Michael Porter Jr, Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic (likely to play: Reggie Jackson)
Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry, Chris Paul, Jonathan Kuminga, Klay Thompson, Tres Jackson-Davis (Out: Draymond Green, Gary Payton II)
Betting tips:
Stephen Curry averages over 28.5 ppg: Although Curry is only averaging 20.5 ppg against the Nuggets this season, his bounce-back performance at home is something to look forward to.
Nikola Jokic under 26.5 rebounds per game: the Warriors will likely be more careful not to foul Jokic in this game, thus limiting his free throw attempts and potentially holding him to a field goal percentage.
Klay Thompson shoots over 2.5 rpg from 3-point range: After a solid 3-point shooting performance against the Magic, Thompson may find his groove against the Nuggets.
Prediction.
While the Nuggets have the upper hand due to their record and head-to-head advantage, the Warriors are eager to win at home. The Golden State Warriors will keep their playoff hopes alive with a narrow victory over the Nuggets.
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