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San Antonio vs. Denver. NBA Match Prediction
On January 5, San Antonio and Denver will meet. After their recent home court win over the Nuggets, Gregg Popovich men will try to repeat the result. However, Denver will arrive in Texas with the goal of taking revenge and strengthening their position at the top of the Western Conference. Will the young Spurs team be able to surprise their opponents again, or will the Nuggets' experience and class prevail? - read our forecast
Command Analysis
San Antonio Spurs
USACurrent form
The team from Texas is gradually getting back into shape. Currently, San Antonio is in eighth place in the Western Conference and is already showing signs of improvement. The Spurs have won their last two games, including an impressive performance against Denver (113:110). Victor Wembanyama played a key role in this success, not only scoring important points, but also demonstrating confidence in defense.
The second win in a row has given confidence to a young squad that has struggled with inconsistency all season. Gregg Popovich men are playing cautiously, relying on teamwork and Wembanyama individual abilities. However, it is important to note that San Antonio often starts to show a decline after a few successful games, which can be a decisive factor in a match against a motivated opponent.
Disqualifications and injuries
Jeremy Sohan will be unable to help his team due to injury.
Interesting facts for betting
Spurs have lost just once in their last five home games.
Probable line-up: Barnes - Vassell, Wembanyama - Castle, Paul.
Denver Nuggets
USACurrent form
The Nuggets remain one of the leaders of the Western Conference. Despite the recent defeat to San Antonio, Michael Malone team occupies the fifth place in the standings and continues to fight for a place in the top three. In the last match against the Spurs, the visitors were close to victory, but lost in a tense ending.
Nikola Jokic has been playing at his usual high level and was close to a triple-double in the last game, but the rest of the team lacked support. Michael Porter Jr. also had a solid game, scoring 22 points, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win. Denver is looking to correct their mistakes and show a more confident performance in the return game, especially given their consistent play throughout the season.
Disqualifications and injuries
Vlatko Cancar, Aaron Gordon and Daron Holmes will not play in the next game due to injuries.
Interesting facts for betting
The Nuggets have won 3 of their last 5 head-to-head games.
Projected lineup: Brown - Porter Jr., Jokic - Murray, Westbrook.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Denver win
The Nuggets have won in the first quarter in 3 of their last 5 head-to-head games.
1.81Bet 1st quarter: total over 57.5 points
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games, more than 57 points were scored in the first quarter.
1.87Tip and bets
San Antonio enters the game in a good mood after two wins in a row. However, Gregg Popovich young team often faces the problem of inconsistency, especially against more experienced opponents. Denver, on the other hand, is a team with a well-oiled game and individual skill, which could be the key factor in this match.
We believe that the Nuggets will approach the game with a special attitude to take revenge for the recent defeat. Denver experience and class, as well as the motivation to consolidate at the top of the table, make them the favorites of this matchup.
Our prediction is a Denver win with overtime at 1.80
Bet on total
The last meeting between the teams was played in a cautious manner, where defense played a key role. We expect that this time the opponents will also focus on defense, trying to minimize mistakes. Most likely, the total of the match will not be broken.
Forecast - total under 240.5 points for 1.75
Bet on statistics
Gregg Popovich men often focus on defense, especially against strong opponents. We assume that the Spurs will act cautiously in this game, which will negatively affect their performance. Most likely, the hosts will not beat their individual total.
Prediction - San Antonio individual total under 119.5 points for 1.70
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