San Antonio Spurs at Denver Nuggets odds, picks and best bets
The San Antonio Spurs (22-30) visit Pepsi Center to take on the Denver Nuggets (37-16) Monday. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. E.T. We analyze the Spurs-Nuggets sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
Spurs at Nuggets: Key injuries
Nuggets:
- SG Will Barton (knee) out
- C Mason Plumlee (foot) out
- SF Michael Porter Jr. (ankle) out
- C Bol Bol (foot) out
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Spurs at Nuggets: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 10:45 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Nuggets 118, Spurs 110
Moneyline (ML)
The Nuggets (-295) are heavy favorites at home over the Spurs (+230). Denver has won seven of its last nine games, while the Spurs have lost five-straight road games. San Antonio has struggled mightily on the road this season, going 8-18. Take Denver to win at home on Monday.
The Nuggets would be the play, but there's far too much chalk on this line with a $10 bet returning a profit of just $3.40 with a victory. PASS and look to the spread.
The NUGGETS (-7.5, +100) have been excellent against the spread as of late, covering in five of their last six home games. San Antonio has been decent against the spread on the road this season, going 13-12-1 against the spread. Give the edge to Denver and back the Nuggets to win by at least 8 points at even money.
Over/Under (O/U)
The projected total for this Western Conference matchup is set at 217.5 points, which feels a bit low. Both teams are averaging at least 110 points per game this season, and this game should be no different as the Spurs allow 114.4 PPG on defense. Expect this to be a relatively high-scoring game, with the OVER 217.5 (-110) hitting in Denver.
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