In this high caliber Western duel between two teams sitting within the playoff places of the conference, the second Denver Nuggets (51-26), who have won only once in their last 4 games, are hosting the eighth San Antonio Spurs (45-33), who on the other hand are looking to turn their latest victory into a streak.

Date/Time: 04-03-2019, 21:00 EDT

Spread: Denver Nuggets -4.5

Total: +213.5

Denver Nuggets have a 51-26 record (39-38 against the spread) so far this season and currently sit in the second place of the West. They have lost three of their last four matches and in their last game they lost on the road against the Warriors with a 102-116 score, not beating the odds. They are led in scoring by Nikola Jokic with 20.1 ppg, adding team highs both in dimes made with 7.3 and in boards grabbed with 10.8 per game. He is followed by Jamal Murray with 18.2 ppg, 4.1 boards and 4.8 dimes per game.

San Antonio Spurs have a 45-33 record (41-35-2 against the spread) so far this season and are currently tied with the Thunder in the 8th place of the West. They have won two of their last three matches and in their last game they won at home against the Hawks with a 117-111 score, not beating the odds. They are led in scoring by DeMar DeRozan with 21.6 ppg, adding 6.1 boards and a team high 6.2 dimes per game. He is followed by LaMarcus Aldridge with 21.2 ppg and a team high 9.1 boards per game.

In their three previous meetings earlier this season the Spurs lead the Nuggets 2-1 wins with each team having won at home. Nuggets have a 31-7 home record, while the Spurs are 14-24 on the road. Spurs are better offensively, scoring 111.9 ppg to Nuggets’ 110.8 ppg, while Nuggets are better defensively, allowing 106.9 ppg to Spurs’ 110.4. Spurs have better percentages both in field goals (47.8% to 46.5%) and in 3-pointers (39.5% to 35.1%). Nuggets on the other hand are better in boards grabbed (46.6 to 44.7) and in dimes made (27.4 to 24.6), while Spurs are better in turnovers committed (11.8 to 13). Nuggets are the favorite at home and Vegas odds give them a -4.5 spread and expect them to beat the odds for the home victory.

San Antonio Spurs vs Denver Nuggets Prediction: Denver Nuggets -4.5 (-111)

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