Denver Takes Control of the West | Nuggets vs. Spurs | OSB
NBA: Denver Nuggets (46-20) at San Antonio Spurs (14-52)
By Sam Batz
When: Friday, March 15th at 8:30 PM EST
Where: AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX
Watch On: ESPN/ESPN 2
Matchup: Denver Nuggets vs. San Antonio Spurs
The Denver Nuggets will take on the San Antonio Spurs this Friday in a one-sided Western Conference matchup. The reigning champion Nuggets are now the best in the West after 9 of their last 10, which includes a 4-game win streak. The Spurs on the other hand are dead last, posting the worst record in the West with just 14 wins (14-52; 21.2%). San Antonio has been eliminated from playoff contention, giving them nothing to play for except pride and a better draw in the lottery, while the Nuggets are building steam along the way to securing a second consecutive NBA title. The Spurs offer little competition to Denver in this lopsided matchup, and the Nuggets enter the contest as heavy favorites.
Below you’ll find all of our picks for the Nuggets vs. Spurs, including stats, scores, and betting advice. We’ll help you navigate the odds and provide helpful betting tips for Friday’s matchup between the Nuggets and Spurs.
Nuggets vs. Spurs Odds
Team | Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
Denver Nuggets | -10.5 (-110) | N/A | -550 |
San Antonio Spurs | +10.5 (-110) | N/A | +425 |
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Nuggets vs. Spurs Betting Trends
Denver Nuggets
- 30-34-2 ATS
- 14-18-1 ATS on the road
- 26-39-1 O/U record
- 12-20-1 O/U record on the road
- 42-14 as FAVORITES
- 16-8 as FAVORITES on the road
San Antonio Spurs
- 32-33-1 ATS
- 14-15-1 ATS at home
- 31-33-2 O/U record
- 16-14 O/U record at home
- 10-51 as UNDERDOGS
- 4-22 as UNDERDOGS at home
Nuggets vs. Spurs History
The Nuggets may be the out-and-out favorites in Friday’s matchup with the Spurs, but historically San Antonio has dominated Denver. Friday marks the 201st regular season matchup between these two, and the Spurs hold a commanding lead over the Nuggets in their all-time series. In their matchups with Denver, San Antonio is 122-78, posting a 61% win-rate over the Nuggets. Denver won the first matchup of the season 132-120, but that was at home where the Nuggets held a clear advantage. Now Denver must hit the road and travel to San Antonio where they are 22-78 (22%).
Nuggets vs. Spurs Game Predictions
The Spurs have the historical advantage but there’s a new sheriff in the West. Denver is not only the reigning NBA champions, they are also leading the conference, solidifying their status as “best in the west”. Don’t overthink this one, take the Denver Nuggets to beat the San Antonio Spurs. Denver doesn’t care about winning the West, but they do care about building momentum for the playoffs, and a loss to the lowly Spurs would kill Denver’s progress. Despite San Antonio’s poor record, the Nuggets will undoubtedly treat this game with the utmost fervor, and with Denver at their best, the Spurs don’t stand a chance.
Betting on San Antonio to win is worse than flipping a coin. The Spurs have only won 21% of their games and they don’t even come close to Denver’s level. Rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama is San Antonio’s only threat, while the Nuggets roster is loaded with talent. MVP favorite Nikola Jokic leads Denver, averaging close to a triple-double per game, and scored 39 points on the Spurs in their last meeting. Jokic recorded a double-double in 4 of his last 5 games, and against the Spurs porous defense, the Joker will run rampant in San Antonio.
In summary, here are my picks for the Nuggets vs. Spurs Friday night matchup:
- Moneyline Pick: Denver Nuggets (-550)
If you take the Nuggets Moneyline (-550): You risk $550 to win $100, for a total payout of $550, if the Nuggets win straight up.
- ATS Pick: Denver Nuggets (-10.5)
If you take the Nuggets to Cover the -10.5 Spread (-110): You risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if the Nuggets win the game by at least 11 points.
- O/U Pick: Over (pending)
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