Nuggets vs Warriors Free Pick, NBA Free Picks, NBA Predictions 4/4/25
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DENVER @ GOLDEN STATE (DEN -1.5, 233.5)
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NUGGETS @ WARRIORS 4/4/25
When Denver (47-30) travels to Chase Center tonight to play Golden State (44-31) in a matchup of teams vying for home court in the NBA playoffs, they will be looking to climb up the Western Conference standings. The Nuggets are 2.5-point favorites tonight after losing to San Antonio 113-106 on Wednesday. In their last ten meetings with Golden State, Denver has a 9-1 record. In the three-game season series this season, the Nuggets are ahead 2-0.
After losing to Minnesota in double overtime, the Nuggets lost to San Antonio in their most recent game, dropping them to third place in the Western Conference standings, three games behind Houston who is in second place.
Denver scores 120.9 points a game on average. That ranks third in the NBA. In their most recent game, the Nuggets made just 29.5 percent of their three-pointers and 39.6 percent of their field goals, scoring 106 points.vThe Nuggets were led by Russell Westbrook, who finished with 30 points, 11 rebounds, and six steals. Jalen Pickett contributed 17 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, and Hunter Tyson finished with 18 points and six rebounds.
Denver's defense has been suspect, allowing 116.9 points per contest. With opponents shooting 46.6 percent and 36.4 percent of their three-pointers, the Nuggets rank 23rd in the league in defensive efficiency. Peyton Watson, Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic, and Jamal Murray are all questionable for this matchup.
The Warriors won three in a row after a two-game losing streak. They will attempt to reduce Denver's lead with a victory on Friday. They are currently 2.5 games behind the Nuggets in fifth place in the Western Conference standings.
Stephen Curry scored 37 points last night in a victory over the Lakers and 52 points on Tuesday in a victory over Memphis. Golden State has played solid defense this season. They allow 110.9 points per game. They rank seventh in defensive efficiency. The Warriors might not have Jonathan Kuminga tonight. He is listed as doubtful.
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COACH RICK FREE PICK:
Game Total UNDER 233.5
This total opened at 235.5 and has steamed down two points already. The Under has been the trend in this rivalry. Each of the last three straight in this series and 6 of the last 7 have all gone Under the total. Denver and Golden State have averaged a combined 228.7 over those last 7 games. Denver’s recent shooting struggles and Golden State’s top 10 defense will also play a role in tonight’s total.