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The NBA is back in action and there are some great games coming up. The San Antonio Spurs will hit the road and face off against the Denver Nuggets. It's time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Spurs-Nuggets prediction and pick based on Spurs Nuggets odds.
Both of these teams have started off strong. The Spurs dominated the Magic in San Antonio, winning by 26. The Nuggets defeated the Suns by 12 in Phoenix. These teams have high hopes for this season and this Friday night battle should be a good one.
Here's how the bookmakers have set the line for Friday night's matchup.
NBA Odds: Spurs-Nuggets Odds
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San Antonio Spurs: +8 (-114)
Denver Nuggets: -8 (-106)
Over: 221 (-108)
Under: 221 (-112)
Why The Spurs Could Cover The Spread
The San Antonio Spurs had a dominant debut on Wednesday night. They took care of business in their home opener, defeating the Magic 123 – 97. This Spurs team is finally starting to come together and they will be trying to make a playoff push this season. San Antonio will get its first real test on Friday when they face off against Denver. The Nuggets are a legitimate championship threat this season so Spurs fans should be eager to see this game. The people who study NBA odds will agree.
San Antonio did a great job of spreading the ball in their game against Orlando. No one player dominated the game, rather the whole team did. Together as a team the Spurs dismantled the magic. Seven players had more than 10 points and only Dejounte Murray exceeded 30 minutes of playing time. This was Spurs basketball at its finest. If the team can continue to spread the ball and the scoring then the Nuggets will have a tough time trying to take down San Antonio. Factor this into your Spurs Nuggets pick.
While the ball was spread around extremely well there is still a leader to this team and his name is Dejounte Murray. Murray underperformed in the team's season debut, however his teammates more than made up for it. In this match with Denver Murray will look to bounce back and have a big game. The sixth year guard has improved every year and is a top candidate to break out this season. With Murray leading the way this Spurs team will be looking to take down the Nugget and put the league on notice.
Why The Nuggets Could Cover The Spread
The Denver Nuggets are a great team. Even without Jamal Murray, Denver is consistently one of the best teams in the NBA. They started off this season with a win against last year's championship contender, the Phoenix Suns. The Nuggets have lots of potential this season and many people think that they will be right up there fighting for a title. But before any of that they must first get through the San Antonio Spurs. If their season opener was any indications, Denver should have no problem picking apart San Antonio.
Nikola Jokic has developed into one of the best all around players in the NBA. The Joker can literally do it all. He scores at will, he creates opportunities for his teammates, and he is one of the best passing big men of all time. Jokic made the leap from good to great last season. He played all 72 games and consistently dominated his opponents. His season averages were unbelievable. The Joker averaged over 26 points, 8 assists, and 10 rebounds a game. He has learned to adapt his game to any defense which makes playing against him extremely difficult. The Spurs will struggle to contain Serbia's finest. Many people will make this assessment when considering their Spurs Nuggets prediction.
Another bright spot in this Nuggets team is Michael Porter Jr. The fourth year forward has been an impactful part of this Nuggets team. He put up 15 points last game on an efficient 6 for 10 shots from the field. Add to that his 2 steals, 5 assists, and 6 rebounds and Porter quietly made a big difference against Phoenix. The young forward has shown flashes of what makes him special and will look to take his game to the next level this season. San Antonio better be prepared because the Nuggets are going to be coming out swinging. Denver fans should be excited about this game and feel good about their teams future.
Final Spurs-Nuggets Prediction & Pick
The Denver Nuggets are the better team. They took down the Phoenix Suns by and impressive margin and will look to carry that momentum into this game. Denver could slip up by underestimating the Spurs. But if the Nuggets come into this game ready to take care of business then they should have no problem doing so. However, given the line being what it is the correct bet is the over. These teams should have no problem combining for more than 221. The Nuggets aren't a bad pick but the over is a safer bet. Bet on offense and get ready for some great basketball.
FINAL PICK: Over 221 (-108)
FINAL SCORE PREDICTION: Nuggets 121 – Spurs 110
