The Golden State Warriors (12-7) travel to face off against the Denver Nuggets (10-8) on Tuesday, December 3rd. This game will be played at Ball Arena in Denver and televised on TNT. Both the Warriors and Nuggets will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 10:00 ET.

Warriors vs Nuggets

The Warriors Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Golden State fell to 12-7 on the season after a 113-105 road loss to the Suns on Saturday. The Warriors entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 218 points fell short of the O/U line of 234.5.

After trailing 66-49 at halftime, the Warriors fought back with a strong 3rd quarter, outscoring the Suns 29-19. However, a 10-0 run by Phoenix in the 4th quarter extended their lead from 94-86 to 104-86, putting the game out of reach for Golden State.

The Nuggets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Denver’s record dropped to 10-8 after a 126-122 road loss to the Clippers on Sunday. The Nuggets, who were favored by 3 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 248 points exceeded the O/U line of 226 by 22 points.

Denver went on an 11-0 run, extending their lead from 43-37 to 54-37. However, the Clippers responded, and after a 33-31 3rd quarter, Denver entered the 4th down 92-90. The Clippers edged them out 34-32 in the final period.

Warriors Offense Breakdown

In their 113-105 loss to the Suns, the Warriors shot just 41.3% from the field, with a 35% mark from three, hitting 14 triples. Stephen Curry led the way with 23 points, despite shooting 38.1% overall and 30% from deep, connecting on 3 threes.

Curry did most of his damage in the 3rd quarter, scoring 15 points. Andrew Wiggins added 18 points, with 8 coming in the 2nd quarter. Draymond Green contributed 13 points, while Jonathan Kuminga and Brandin Podziemski each chipped in 12, with Kuminga scoring 8 in the 4th.

Nuggets Offense Breakdown

Nikola Jokić led the Nuggets with 28 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists in their 126-122 loss to the Clippers, scoring 15 of his points in the first quarter. Michael Porter Jr. and Jamal Murray each added 18 points, with Porter shooting 72.7% from the field.

Denver shot 58% overall and 41.7% from three-point range, hitting 10 threes. Julian Strawther contributed 15 points, with 8 coming in the 4th quarter.

Warriors Team Defense

Defensively, the Warriors struggled in the 1st and 2nd quarters, allowing 35 and 31 points, respectively, but tightened up in the 3rd, giving up just 19 points. However, they couldn’t maintain that momentum, allowing 28 points in the 4th, leading to a 113-105 loss to the Suns.

Golden State allowed Phoenix to shoot 48% from the field, including 51% from beyond the arc, where the Suns hit 18 threes. The Warriors sent the Suns to the line 22 times, where they made 19 free throws. Golden State gave up 6 offensive rebounds while recording 8 steals and 5 blocks.

Nuggets Team Defense

Defensively, the Warriors struggled in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up 35 and 31 points, respectively, but tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 19. However, they couldn’t hold off the Suns in the 4th, where they gave up 28 points, leading to a 113-105 loss.

Golden State allowed Phoenix to shoot 48% from the field, including 51% from three-point range, with the Suns hitting 18 threes. The Warriors sent the Suns to the line 22 times, where they made 19 free throws. Defensively, the Warriors recorded 8 steals and 5 blocks.

Warriors vs Nuggets Trends

• In their last five games away from home, the Warriors have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 1-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 107 points per game in this stretch.
• The Nuggets are 2-1 ATS in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
• In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Warriors have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 3-2.
• As the betting favorite, the Nuggets have an ATS mark of just 3-6-1 in their last ten games. Denver posted a straight up mark of 6-4 in these matchups.

Warriors vs Nuggets Prediction

In this Warriors vs. Nuggets matchup, our point-spread bet is on the Warriors at +5. While we project the Nuggets to win 121-118, our recommendation is to bet on the Warriors for the point-spread.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 239.5, and our model projects the Warriors and Nuggets to reach a combined total of 239 points. Our bet is on taking the under.

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