A pivotal Game 4 matchup takes center stage when the Denver Nuggets host the Golden State Warriors on Sunday afternoon. Golden State has been in command throughout the entire series, jumping out to a 3-0 lead. The Nuggets have their backs against the wall and will need to come out aggressive to avoid being swept.
Tip-off is at 3:30 p.m. ET at Ball Arena. Golden State is favored by 4.5-points in the latest Warriors vs. Nuggets odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total points scored is 224. Before locking in any Nuggets vs. Warriors picks, be sure to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven computer model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Warriors vs. Nuggets, and just revealed its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Nuggets vs. Warriors:
Warriors vs. Nuggets spread: Golden State -4.5Warriors vs. Nuggets over-under: 224 pointsWarriors vs. Nuggets money line: Denver +160, Golden State -190GS: The Warriors are 4-0 ATS in their last four games overallDEN: The Nuggets are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games at home
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Why the Warriors can cover
Guard Jordan Poole has been sensational throughout this series. The Michigan product has the athleticism and the array of moves to score at all three levels with ease. Poole is leading the team in scoring (28.7) to go along with 4.7 assists, while knocking down 59 percent of his 3-point attempts. The 2019 first-round pick has scored 27-plus points in all three matchups thus far.
Forward Andrew Wiggins is an athletic and explosive presence in the front court. Wiggins can create his own shots on drives, the mid-range or from 3-point land. The Kansas product also has the tools to disrupt players on the defensive end. The 2014 first-overall pick is putting up 12.7 points, 7.7 rebounds and is shooting 55 percent from 3-point land. In Game 1, Wiggins tallied 16 points and nine boards.
Why the Nuggets can cover
Center Nikola Jokic has been doing it all for Denver, and the four-time All-Star impacts the game in a variety of ways. He’s an elite rebounder, terrific passer with a diverse offensive game plan. Jokic is leading the team in points (29.3), rebounds (13), steals (2.3), and blocks (1). The 2021 NBA MVP has recorded a double-double in all three games, including 37 points and 18 rebounds in his last matchup.
Forward Aaron Gordon is an athletic and explosive athlete in the front court. Gordon skies over defenders for monster slams and difficult finishes at the rim. The Arizona product is putting up 11 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. In Game 3, the 2014 fourth overall pick produced 18 points, 12 rebounds, and four assists.
How to make Nuggets vs. Warriors picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning over on the point total, projecting 232 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in over 50 percent of simulations. You can only see the model’s Warriors vs. Nuggets picks at SportsLine.
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