Category: Basketball

It’s Friday, April 4, and the Sacramento Kings (36-40) and Charlotte Hornets (19-57) are all set to square off from Spectrum Center in Charlotte.

The Kings are currently 17-21 on the road with a point differential of 0, while the Hornets have a 4-6 record in their last ten games at home. Sacramento beat Charlotte by 42 points in the only meeting this season.

Sacramento has lost three straight games with the latest coming to the Wizards, while Charlotte has lost six of the past seven games.

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Kings vs. Hornets live today

• Date: Friday, April 4, 2025
• Time: 7:00PM EST
• Site: Spectrum Center
• City: Charlotte, NC
• Network/Streaming:

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Game odds for Kings vs. Hornets

The latest odds as of Friday:

• Odds: Kings (-495), Hornets (+374)
• Spread:  Kings -10.5
• Over/Under: 221 points

That gives the Kings an implied team point total of 114.87, and the Hornets 109.39.

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Expert picks & predictions for Friday’s Kings vs. Hornets game

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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans the Under:

"Sacramento has been, to be it mildly, terrible in the last two games. This team has been blowing leads and/or falling behind early and it seems like this Kings team has called it quits. Charlotte is playing most of its bench players deep into games, so it's clear both benches will be more active than the starters. It's Under or pass for me."

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Once the model is finished running, we put its projections next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Kings & Hornets game:

• Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Sacramento Kings on the Moneyline.
• Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Charlotte Hornets at +10.5.
• Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the over on the Game Total of 221.

Want even more NBA best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert NBA Predictions pagefrom NBC Sports for money line, spread and over/under picks for every game on today’s calendar!

Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Kings vs. Hornets on Friday

• The Hornets have lost 9 of their last 11 games against teams with better records
• The Kings' last 3 versus the Hornets have stayed under the Total
• The Kings have failed to cover in 44 of their 76 games this season
• The Hornets have lost 4 of their last 5 games

If you’re looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NBA Top Trends tool on NBC Sports!

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It’s Friday, April 4, and the Utah Jazz (16-61) and Indiana Pacers (45-31) are all set to square off from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

The Jazz are currently 7-31 on the road with a point differential of -9, while the Pacers have a 9-1 record in their last ten games at home. Indiana won by one point in the only meeting with Utah this season.

Indiana has won two straight and eight of the past 10 contests, while Utah has lost seven consecutive games and 17 of the past 18 games.

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Jazz vs. Pacers live today

• Date: Friday, April 4, 2025
• Time: 7:00PM EST
• Site: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
• City: Indianapolis, IN
• Network/Streaming:

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Game odds for Jazz vs. Pacers

The latest odds as of Friday:

• Odds: Jazz (+767), Pacers (-1250)
• Spread:  Pacers -15.5
• Over/Under: 235 points

That gives the Jazz an implied team point total of 116.61, and the Pacers 124.68.

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Expert picks & predictions for Friday’s Jazz vs. Pacers game

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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans the Pacers to cover:

"Utah is in full tank mode with seven straight losses and with Indiana playing Denver, Washington, Cleveland, Orlando, and Cleveland over the last five games, this is one that the Pacers should win. It's Pacers or pass on the spread."

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Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NBA calendar based on data points like recent performance, head-to-head player matchups, trends information and projected game totals.

Once the model is finished running, we put its projections next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Jazz & Pacers game:

• Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
• Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Utah Jazz at +15.5.
• Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 235.

Want even more NBA best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert NBA Predictions pagefrom NBC Sports for money line, spread and over/under picks for every game on today’s calendar!

Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Jazz vs. Pacers on Friday

• The Jazz have lost 18 of their last 19 games against teams with better records
• The Over is 40-36 in Pacers' games this season
• The Pacers have failed to cover in 42 of their 76 games this season
• The Pacers have won 14 of their last 17 games at home

If you’re looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NBA Top Trends tool on NBC Sports!

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- Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)

It’s Friday, April 4, and the Detroit Pistons (42-34) and Toronto Raptors (28-49) are all set to square off from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.

The Pistons are currently 21-18 on the road with a point differential of 2, while the Raptors have a 5-5 record in their last ten games at home. Detroit won all three meetings versus Toronto by a combined 15 points.

Detroit lost two straight games to Minnesota and Oklahoma City by 19 and 16 points that followed a three-game winning streak. Toronto is coming off two straight blowout losses themselves that followed up four consecutive wins.

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Pistons vs. Raptors live today

• Date: Friday, April 4, 2025
• Time: 7:30PM EST
• Site: Scotiabank Arena
• City: Toronto, ON
• Network/Streaming:

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Game odds for Pistons vs. Raptors

The latest odds as of Friday:

• Odds: Pistons (-422), Raptors (+331)
• Spread:  Pistons -9.5
• Over/Under: 231 points

That gives the Pistons an implied team point total of 119.34, and the Raptors 114.4.

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Expert picks & predictions for Friday’s Pistons vs. Raptors game

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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans the Pistons to cover:

"While neither team is playing good basketball with two straight blowout losses, Detroit is the far superior team that is still playing for postseason positioning. This is a good spot for Detroit to bounce back with a road win before four straight home games. It's Pistons or pass."

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Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NBA calendar based on data points like recent performance, head-to-head player matchups, trends information and projected game totals.

Once the model is finished running, we put its projections next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Pistons & Raptors game:

• Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Detroit Pistons on the Moneyline.
• Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Toronto Raptors at +9.5.
• Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 231.

Want even more NBA best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert NBA Predictions pagefrom NBC Sports for money line, spread and over/under picks for every game on today’s calendar!

Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Pistons vs. Raptors on Friday

• The Pistons have won 10 of their last 11 matchups against Eastern Conference teams
• The Under is 4-1 in the Raptors' last 5 home games
• The Raptors are 24-15 ATS at home this season
• The Raptors are showing a 119% return on investment at home on the Money Line

If you’re looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NBA Top Trends tool on NBC Sports!

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- Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)

It’s Friday, April 4, and the Portland Trail Blazers (34-43) and Chicago Bulls (34-42) are all set to square off from United Center in Chicago.

The Trail Blazers are currently 14-25 on the road with a point differential of -3, while the Bulls have a 5-5 record in their last ten games at home. Portland won 113-102 at home against Chicago this season in the only meeting.

Chicago has won five of the past seven games, including a 19-point win over Toronto last time out. Portland has won six of the past 10 games and two straight over Atlanta and Toronto.

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Trail Blazers vs. Bulls live today

• Date: Friday, April 4, 2025
• Time: 8:00PM EST
• Site: United Center
• City: Chicago, IL
• Network/Streaming:

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Game odds for Trail Blazers vs. Bulls

The latest odds as of Friday:

• Odds: Trail Blazers (+148), Bulls (-177)
• Spread:  Bulls -4.5
• Over/Under: 239 points

That gives the Trail Blazers an implied team point total of 118.59, and the Bulls 120.94.

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Expert picks & predictions for Friday’s Trail Blazers vs. Bulls game

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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans the Bulls to cover:

"Portland is wrapping up a three-game road trip that they are 2-0 on already, so money should come in on the Blazers. However, this is a spot Chicago could and should take at home to build on their play-in standing. This is the second-to-last road game for Portland who is 14-25 as the away team. I like the Bulls to win and cover."

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Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NBA calendar based on data points like recent performance, head-to-head player matchups, trends information and projected game totals.

Once the model is finished running, we put its projections next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Trail Blazers & Bulls game:

• Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Chicago Bulls on the Moneyline.
• Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Portland Trail Blazers at +4.5.
• Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the under on the Game Total of 239.

Want even more NBA best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert NBA Predictions pagefrom NBC Sports for money line, spread and over/under picks for every game on today’s calendar!

Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Trail Blazers vs. Bulls on Friday

• The Trail Blazers have won 4 of their last 5 games against teams with losing records
• Each of the Trail Blazers' last 4 games at the Bulls have gone over the Total
• The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in 4 of their last 5 away games against teams with losing records
• The Bulls have won 3 straight home games against the Trail Blazers

If you’re looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NBA Top Trends tool on NBC Sports!

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- Jay Croucher (@croucherJD)

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- Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports)

- Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)

It’s Friday, April 4, and the Phoenix Suns (35-41) and Boston Celtics (56-20) are all set to square off from TD Garden in Boston.

The Suns are currently 12-26 on the road with a point differential of -2, while the Celtics have a 7-3 record in their last ten games at home. Boston won the only meeting versus Phoenix this season by 30 points.

Boston had a nine-game winning streak going before a 21-point loss to Miami on Wednesday, while Phoenix lost four-straight all by double-digits.

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Suns vs. Celtics live today

• Date: Friday, April 4, 2025
• Time: 7:30PM EST
• Site: TD Garden
• City: Boston, MA
• Network/Streaming: NBA TV

Never miss a second of the action and stay up to date with all the latest team stats and player news. Check out our day-by-day NBA schedule page, along with detailed matchup pages that update live in-game.

Game odds for Suns vs. Celtics

The latest odds as of Friday:

• Odds: Suns (+638), Celtics (-980)
• Spread:  Celtics -14.5
• Over/Under: 227 points

That gives the Suns an implied team point total of 112.52, and the Celtics 120.08.

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Expert picks & predictions for Friday’s Suns vs. Celtics game

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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans the Celtics to cover:

"The Suns look like one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA over the past four games with blowout losses to the Celtics, Timberwolves, Rockets, and Bucks. Unless there are a ton of players out for Boston last minute, I have to lean the Celtics."

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Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NBA calendar based on data points like recent performance, head-to-head player matchups, trends information and projected game totals.

Once the model is finished running, we put its projections next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Suns & Celtics game:

• Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
• Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Phoenix Suns at +14.5.
• Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 227.

Want even more NBA best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert NBA Predictions page from NBC Sports for money line, spread and over/under picks for every game on today’s calendar!

Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Suns vs. Celtics on Friday

• The Celtics have won 4 of their last 5 matchups against Western Conference Pacific Division teams
• The Under is 41-35 in Celtics' games this season
• The Celtics are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite
• The Celtics have won 3 straight games against the Suns

If you’re looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NBA Top Trends tool on NBC Sports!

Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff:

- Jay Croucher (@croucherJD)

- Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper)

- Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports)

- Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)

Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Clippers Preview 

The Dallas Mavericks (38-39) and Los Angeles Clippers (44-32) are all set to square off from Intuit Dome in Inglewood.

The Mavericks are coming off a big win against the Atlanta Hawks. Anthony Davis had a monster game and will have a major impact for the rest of the season as the Mavericks push for the playoffs.

The Clippers have been playing great basketball. They have won eight of their last 10 games and are eighth in the Western Conference.

The Mavericks are currently 17-22 on the road with a point differential of 0, while the Clippers have a 9-1 record in their last ten games at home. 

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Mavericks vs. Clippers live today

• Date: Friday, April 4, 2025
• Time: 10:30PM EST
• Site: Intuit Dome
• City: Inglewood, CA
• Network/Streaming:

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Game odds for Mavericks vs. Clippers

The latest odds as of Friday:

• Odds: Mavericks (+285), Clippers (-361)
• Spread:  Clippers -8.5
• Over/Under: 224 points

That gives the Mavericks an implied team point total of 110.9, and the Clippers 115.33.
 
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Expert picks & predictions for Friday's Mavericks vs. Clippers game

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Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NBA calendar based on data points like recent performance, head-to-head player matchups, trends information and projected game totals.

Once the model is finished running, we put its projections next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Mavericks & Clippers game:

• Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Dallas Mavericks on the Moneyline.
• Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Dallas Mavericks at +8.5.
• Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 224.

Want even more NBA best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert NBA Predictions page from NBC Sports for money line, spread and over/under picks for every game on today’s calendar!

Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Mavericks vs. Clippers on Friday

• The Clippers have won 4 of their last 5 matchups against Western Conference Southwest Division teams
• The Under is 26-20 in the Clippers' matchups against Western Conference teams this season
• The Mavericks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog
• The Under is 26-20 in the Clippers' matchups against Western Conference teams this season

 
If you’re looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NBA Top Trends tool on NBC Sports!
 
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New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Lakers Preview 

The New Orleans Pelicans (21-55) and Los Angeles Lakers (46-30) are all set to square off from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

The Lakers are coming off a home loss to the Golden State Warriors. Now they must rebound against the 21-55 Pelicans.

The Pelicans are currently 7-31 on the road with a point differential of -9, while the Lakers have a 7-3 record in their last ten games at home. 

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Pelicans vs. Lakers live today

• Date: Friday, April 4, 2025
• Time: 10:30PM EST
• Site: Crypto.com Arena
• City: Los Angeles, CA
• Network/Streaming:

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Game odds for Pelicans vs. Lakers

The latest odds as of Friday:

• Odds: Pelicans (+621), Lakers (-943)
• Spread:  Lakers -14
• Over/Under: 220 points

That gives the Pelicans an implied team point total of 109.03, and the Lakers 116.33.
 
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Expert picks & predictions for Friday's Pelicans vs. Lakers game
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 Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) is leaning towards Pelicans +14.5…

Thomas: “The Lakers spread is likely to be a popular bet tonight. The Pelicans have covered in four of their last five games. The noncover was a push against the 76ers as 16-point dogs.”

Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NBA calendar based on data points like recent performance, head-to-head player matchups, trends information and projected game totals.

Once the model is finished running, we put its projections next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Pelicans & Lakers game:

• Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the Los Angeles Lakers on the Moneyline.
• Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the New Orleans Pelicans at +14.
• Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 220.

Want even more NBA best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert NBA Predictions page from NBC Sports for money line, spread and over/under picks for every game on today’s calendar!

Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Pelicans vs. Lakers on Friday

• The Pelicans have lost 4 of their last 5 games as an underdog
• The Over is 41-35 in Pelicans' games this season
• The Lakers are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games as a home favorite
• The Lakers have won 10 of their last 12 home games against the Pelicans

 
If you’re looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NBA Top Trends tool on NBC Sports!
 
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- Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) 
- Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)

Denver Nuggets vs. Golden State Warriors Preview 

The Denver Nuggets (47-30) and Goden State Warriors (45-31) are all set to square off from Chase Center in San Francisco.

The Warriors are coming off a big win in LA against the Lakers last night.

The Nuggets are coming off a loss to the Spurs, where they sat the majority of their starters.

The Nuggets are currently 22-16 on the road with a point differential of 4, while the Warriors have a 9-1 record in their last ten games at home. 

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Nuggets vs. Warriors live today

• Date: Friday, April 4, 2025
• Time: 10:00PM EST
• Site: Chase Center
• City: San Francisco, CA
• Network/Streaming:

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Game odds for Nuggets vs. Warriors
The latest odds as of Friday:

• Odds: Nuggets (-104), Warriors (-115)
• Spread:  Warriors -1.5
• Over/Under: 235 points

That gives the Nuggets an implied team point total of 117.12, and the Warriors 117.9.
 
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Expert picks & predictions for Friday's Nuggets vs. Warriors game

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 Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) is leaning towards the Nuggets +1…

Thomas” It’s difficult to make an accurate bet suggestion in this game, given the fact that we do not have lineup clarity yet. My guess is we see some players out for the Warriors and the Nuggets close to full strength.”

Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NBA calendar based on data points like recent performance, head-to-head player matchups, trends information and projected game totals.

Once the model is finished running, we put its projections next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today’s Nuggets & Warriors game:

• Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Denver Nuggets on the Moneyline.
• Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Denver Nuggets at +1.5.
• Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 235.

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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Nuggets vs. Warriors on Friday

• The Nuggets are on a 4-game win streak at the Warriors
• Each of the last 3 matchups between the Warriors and the Nuggets have stayed under the Total
• The Nuggets have covered the Spread in 4 of their last 5 road games against the Warriors
• The Nuggets have won 9 straight games against the Warriors

 
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