Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets Tips: January 4th Preview, Betting Odds and NBA Tips

The last two NBA champions matchup in San Francisco on Thursday night. Struggling at 16-17, the Warriors are without Draymond Green and Gary Payton II for the visit of the Denver Nuggets.

Bet365 prices the Nuggets as 2.5-point favourites for the clash at Chase Center.
Read below for our analysis of Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets from US sports expert Sam Cox. For more free basketball tips, visit the bettingexpert community, and for more expert tips, visit our Expert Insights section.

• Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets Pick: Denver Nuggets -2.5
• Best odds: 1.91
• Bookmaker: bet365
• Stake: 8/10

Go with our tips at bet365In this article:

• Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets Tips
• Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets Game Info
• Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets Betting Lines
• Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets Trends
• Golden State Warriors Stats & Form
• Denver Nuggets Stats & Form
• Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets Where to Watch
• Safer Gambling

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GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS DENVER NUGGETS Tips

Denver are only 7-11 against the spread on the road, but they have beaten the Warriors twice already this season, covering this small spread on both occasions. The Nuggets were winners by six points on Christmas Day, which is part of a 7-1 run.

Golden State are still a work in progress. Their 16-17 ATS record matches their straight-up mark for the season, and they have lost three of their last four. While it never feels great betting against the Dubs in San Francisco, the Nuggets remain an absolute juggernaut when healthy, and they should have too much tonight.

• Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets Pick: Denver Nuggets -2.5
• Best odds: 1.91
• Bookmaker: bet365
• Stake: 8/10

Go with our tips at bet365

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GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS DENVER NUGGETS GAME INFO

• Date: Friday, January 5
• Time: 03:00 AM (UK time)
• Venue: Chase Center – San Francisco, California

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Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets Betting Lines

Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets Betting Lines
Bet365 Odds	Moneyline	Over/Under 235.0	Handicap +/- 2.5
Golden State	2.25	1.90	1.90
Denver	1.66	1.90	1.90

Odds available as of January 4th 2024. Odds may now differ.

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GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS DENVER NUGGETS TRENDS

• The Nuggets have the second-best defensive rating in the NBA over the last eight games.
• Despite sitting 17th in net rating, the Warriors are 12th in adjusted overall shot quality.
• Only three teams give away free throws at a higher rate than the Warriors.
• Denver have hit the under in 63% of their games so far this season, which is the highest mark in the Association.
• Of five-man groups to play over 200 possessions, only two have a better net rating than Denver’s starting line up.

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GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS STATS & FORM

Golden State are facing some big questions before the trade deadline. Both Steph Curry and Klay Thompson have a negative net rating for the season. Steve Kerr’s decision to switch up the starting line up had the desired impact briefly, but the continued subpar play from Thompson, Andrew Wiggins and Kevon Looney is a concern.

They are 21st in shot quality conceded and 20th in defensive rating. Only 15th in three-point percentage, the offence is not doing enough damage to compensate for their defensive woes.

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DENVER NUGGETS STATS & FORM

Carrying a rest advantage after two nights off, the Nuggets are the NBA’s hottest team. No other franchise has won seven of their last eight games, and Denver is now up to fourth in season-long net rating.

Ranking top eight in offensive and defensive rating, the Nuggets are a proper two-way force when fully healthy. Nikola Jokic has struggled defensively against the Warriors in the past, but Denver has enough on the perimeter to compensate.

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GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS DENVER NUGGETS WHERE TO WATCH

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SAFER GAMBLING

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