Denver Nuggets (19-13) vs San Antonio Spurs (17-16)
Game Info: Friday, January 3, 2025 at 9:00 pm (Ball Arena)
Betting Odds: Denver Nuggets -6.5 / San Antonio Spurs +6.5 --- Over/Under: 233.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets meet Friday in NBA action at the Ball Arena. Here’s a San Antonio Spurs vs Denver Nuggets Prediction. This article will include a San Antonio Spurs vs Denver Nuggets Pick.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
The San Antonio Spurs beat the Clippers, lost to the Timberwolves, and they play the Bulls, Bucks, and Lakers next. The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 111.5 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 111.2 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 25.6 points and 10 rebounds, while Devin Vassell is averaging 15.3 points and 2.8 assists. Jeremy Sochan is the third double-digit scorer and Keldon Johnson is dishing 1.6 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.8 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets beat the Jazz and Hawks, and they play the Celtics, Clippers, and Nets next. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 121.1 points on 50.3 percent shooting and allowing 117.6 points on 46 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 30.7 points and 13 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 19.8 points and 4.1 rebounds. Michael Porter Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Christian Braun is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 38.1 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game.
San Antonio Spurs vs Denver Nuggets Injury Report
Jeremy Sochan is out for the Spurs due to a back injury.
The Nuggets will be without Vlatko Cancar, DaRon Holmes II, and Dario Saric. Aaron Gordon is questionable for the Nuggets due to a calf injury. Gordon has missed the last three games for the Nuggets.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Spurs have lost 24 of their last 26 road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Nuggets have won 11 of their last 12 home games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Nuggets' last four games.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in 15 of their last 19 road games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
Denver Nuggets Player Facts
- Christian Braun ranks 2nd in the league for fast break points (159) this season.
- Jamal Murray ranks 16th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.5) this season.
San Antonio Spurs Player Facts
- Harrison Barnes ranks 10th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (42.5%) this season.
- Julian Champagnie ranks 9th amongst qualified Forwards for three-pointers made Per Game (2.6) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (30.8).
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (24.9).
- The Spurs rank 2nd in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (14.6).
- The Spurs rank 2nd in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (18.4).
San Antonio Spurs vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
The Denver Nuggets are getting the benefit of the doubt because they're at home, and they're playing consistent ball now that Westbrook is in the starting lineup. However, the Spurs have flipped a switch recently as well. In fact, the Spurs are 6-4 SU and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games. Even losses to the Timberwolves, Knicks, and 76ers have come down to the wire. The Spurs are competing and putting money in your pocket. The confidence is building with this young team. I'll take a shot with the Spurs and the free points.
Randy’s Pick San Antonio Spurs +6.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
