Spurs vs Nuggets Picks and Prediction – 1/4/2025

By: David Anicetti |

Last Updated: 01/02/2025 at 8:40 PM ET

San Antonio Spurs at Denver Nuggets 01/03/25 - NBA Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 1/4/2025, 2:00 AM UTC
Latest Odds: DEN -7.5 ; O/U 234.5

Spurs vs Nuggets Prediction

The San Antonio Spurs look for a second consecutive win on Friday when visiting the Denver Nuggets. San Antonio is 17-16 and 4th in the Southwest Division, 5 ½ games behind the first-place Memphis Grizzlies. San Antonio defeated the LA Clippers 122-86 on Tuesday. Victor Wembanyama scored 27 points, grabbed nine rebounds, handed out five assists, and blocked three shots in just 26 minutes. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our NBA predictions.

Victor Wembanyama leads San Antonio in scoring and rebounding, averaging 25.6 points and 10.0 rebounds per game. Chris Paul leads the Spurs in assists, averaging 8.3 per game. Devin Vassell is second in scoring, averaging 15.3 points per game, and one of seven players for San Antonio averaging double figures in scoring. The Spurs score an average of 111.5 points per game.

The Denver Nuggets look for a fourth consecutive victory when hosting the San Antonio Spurs on Friday. Denver is 19-13 and second in the Northwest division, eight games behind the first-place Oklahoma City Thunder. Denver defeated the Atlanta Hawks 139-120 on New Year's night with Nikola Jokic scoring 23 points, grabbing 17 rebounds, and handing out 15 assists for another triple-double.

Nikola Jokic leads Denver in scoring, rebounding, and assists averaging 31.0 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 9.5 assists per game. Jamal Murray is the second leading scorer averaging 19.8 points per game and Michael Porter Jr is third in scoring averaging 18.7 points per game. Denver scores an average of 120.5 points per game shooting 50.1% overall and 38.0% from 3-point territory.

Spurs vs Nuggets Pick Analysis

The Denver Nuggets will pick up a victory and cover the number on Friday when hosting the San Antonio Spurs. Denver is third in the NBA in scoring, averaging 121.3 points per game, has the second-best field goal shooting percentage at 50.3%, and the fourth-best three-point shooting percentage at 38.1%. San Antonio is only 20th in scoring, averaging 111.5 points per game. Denver is 4-2 ATS in its last six. Final Score Prediction, Denver Nuggets win and cover ATS 129-119.

Our Free NBA Pick for Denver Nuggets vs San Antonio Spurs

Denver Nuggets -7.5