- Get NBA picks and analysis for Nuggets vs. Warriors.
- Golden State is a 2.5-point favorite to win on Thursday.
In the nightcap of Thursdayโs NBA doubleheader, the Golden State Warriors will host the Denver Nuggets at 10 p.m. ET at the Chase Center on ESPN.
This is a showdown of two of the more exciting players in the league between Stephen Curry and Nikola Jokiฤ. Curry and Co. are already 1-0 after their 118-104 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. This will be the first look at the new-look Nuggets, who added depth around Jokiฤ.
Golden State is a short home favorite in this potential playoff preview between two Western Conference rivals.
Nuggets vs. Warriors Prediction: Thursday, Oct. 23
- Al Horford over 4.5 rebounds
My Nuggets vs. Warriors prediction likes the over on Al Horfordโs rebounds prop (4.5) on Thursday.
The Warriors have already revealed their plans for the 39-year-old center during this back-to-back. Horford will play on Thursday and rest on Friday against the Portland Trail Blazers.
This is an effort to help Horford navigate another 82-game season. Thatโs why he only played 20 minutes off the bench in the season opener, finishing with five points, five rebounds, and one assist.
However, knowing that Horford will get tomorrow night off, I wouldnโt be surprised to see him get more playing time. Head coach Steve Kerr might even start him, as the double-big lineup could be more effective at defending Jokiฤ.
Either way, that has created value on multiple Horford props. His points prop is 6.5, and there is a plus-money value on over 1.5 3-pointers.
Ultimately, I settled on his rebound line.
If Horford is defending Jokiฤ, he will be closer to the rim and will need to box out the leagueโs best player. I project just more than five boards, which is why I like this over at -110 or better.
Prediction: Al Horford over 4.5 rebounds (Pick made Thursday)
Nuggets vs. Warriors Odds for Thursday
- Nuggets spread: +2.5
- Warriors spread: -2.5
- Total: 233.5
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