The Denver Nuggets will face the Golden State Warriors on Sunday at Chase Center. This will be the fourth meeting between the two teams this season, with the Nuggets leading the season series 3–0. Their most recent matchup was on January 4, where the Nuggets won 130-127. Nikola Jokic scored 34 points, 10 assists, nine rebounds, two steals and one block in that matchup. Steph led the Warriors with 30 points, six assists, four rebounds, one steal and one block.
Preview
The Nuggets are currently in fourth place in the Western Conference and have won two in a row. Their most recent win came on Friday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Jokic had a triple-double of 29 points, 15 rebounds and 14 assists. On the other hand, the Warriors are 10th in the Western Conference with a 29-26 record. However, they have won eight of their last 10 games, with the most recent win coming against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. Curry led the team with 15 points.
Starting lineup
Jamal Murray is questionable to play due to a calf injury. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is also questionable. Jay Huff has inflammation in his right knee, so he is questionable as well. Hunter Tyson and Vlatko Cancar are out. The Nuggets are expected to start with Reggie Jackson, Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon and Jokic.
The Warriors have only Chris Paul on the injury report. They will most probably start with Steph Curry, Brandin Porziemski, Adrww Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga and Draymond Green.
Betting tips & Prediction
Nikola Jokic has an over/under of 27.5 points for the game. The last time the two teams faced each other, Draymond Green was out due to suspension. With Green back in the rotation, he can limit Jokic to under 27.5 points.
Curry has an over/under of 26.5 points for the upcoming game. He should finish the game with more than 26.5 points.
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The last time the Nuggets defeated the Warriors, Jokic scored a 40-foot 3-pointer to end the game in overtime. Denver is favored to win the upcoming game, but it could be difficult for them. If Murray and Caldwell-Pope don’t play, bet on Golden State to win at home. This should be a high-scoring game and the team’s total points should go over 232.
