Spurs vs. Nuggets Picks & Best Bets 3rd Jan 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Denver Nuggets will go up against the San Antonio Spurs in NBA action on Friday at Ball Arena, beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET.
Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Russell Westbrook are set to lead the way for the Nuggets, while the Spurs have Victor Wembanyama, Devin Vassell and Stephon Castle.
We've conducted 10,000 simulations of Friday's NBA matchup using innovative AI technology to highlight the best Spurs vs. Nuggets bets, player props and predictions.
Our predictions show that the Nuggets will likely defeat the Spurs with a projected final score of 121-115.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we constantly monitor the most favorable odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Spurs vs. Nuggets Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Spurs vs. Nuggets picks combine the power of AI, data and analytics to create NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Spurs vs. Nuggets Game Information
- Game Date: Friday, January 3rd, 2025
- Game Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Ball Arena
- Spread: Spurs +6.5 / Nuggets -6.5
- Moneyline: Spurs +195 / Nuggets -230
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 238.5 Points (-110/-108)
Spurs +6.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Spurs have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Nuggets have a probability of 48%.
- BetMGM offers the best odds for this bet at -110.
Total Points Under 238.5 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 238.5, with DraftKings Sportsbook offering the best odds for the under at -108.
- Our analysis shows a 52% chance that the total will stay under 238.5 points.
Spurs vs. Nuggets Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the San Antonio Spurs at +195 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the Denver Nuggets are available at -230 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Nuggets are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 68% chance of victory.
Additionally, the Nuggets present the best betting value, with the odds of -230 available at FanDuel Sportsbook making it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Spurs vs. Nuggets
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Friday's Spurs vs. Nuggets game.
San Antonio Spurs Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | 29 | 11 | 6 | 3 |
| Devin Vassell | 23 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Stephon Castle | 12 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Keldon Johnson | 12 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Chris Paul | 10 | 4 | 10 | 2 |
Victor Wembanyama Over 4.5 Assists (+126)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama Over 4.5 Assists | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +126 |
- Our top prop bet for the Spurs is on Victor Wembanyama to record over 4.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 6 assists, giving us an edge of 16.6% on the +126 odds offered by FanDuel.
Denver Nuggets Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 31 | 13 | 12 | 2 |
| Jamal Murray | 22 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| Russell Westbrook | 15 | 6 | 7 | 1 |
| Michael Porter | 15 | 7 | 2 | 3 |
| Christian Braun | 13 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Nikola Jokic Over 8.5 Assists (-122)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic Over 8.5 Assists | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | -122 |
- Our best prop bet for the Nuggets is on Nikola Jokic to record over 8.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 12 assists, giving us an edge of 11.9% on the -122 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Spurs vs. Nuggets Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Spurs vs. Nuggets trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Russell Westbrook Over 2.5 Total Turnovers
Russell Westbrook has recorded more than 2.5 turnovers in 8 of his last 10 games (80% of the time). You can wager on him to record 3+ turnovers again at odds of -115 (53% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Julian Strawther Over 8.5 Points Scored
Julian Strawther has scored more than 8.5 points in 10 of his last 16 games (62%). You can make a bet that he'll score 9+ points again at odds of +106 (49%), available at FanDuel.
DeAndre Jordan Over 0.5 Total Blocks
DeAndre Jordan has recorded at least one blocks in 7 of his last 10 games (70%). You can bet on him to record at least one more again at odds of +155 (39%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Victor Wembanyama of the Spurs to record over 4.5 assists, with a projection of 6 assists marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are placing a bet on the Spurs +6.5 to cover.
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