Check here the preview for tonight’s game Nuggets vs Spurs. The Denver Nuggets are reeling after one of the wildest emotional gut-punches of the NBA season—a 140-139 double-overtime loss to the Timberwolves despite Nikola Jokić putting up the first 61-point triple-double in league history. After 53 minutes of Herculean effort, Jokic’s brilliance was undercut by a late blown layup and a crushing foul with 0.1 seconds left.
Now the Nuggets face the Spurs less than 24 hours later. They’re banged up, burned out, and short-handed. But oddsmakers still list them as -8.5 favorites, with the total set at 229.5, suggesting an expectation of points—even if not a clean performance.
San Antonio? They’ve lost five straight, missing Victor Wembanyama (DVT) and De’Aaron Fox (hand), and have been quietly tanking their way through the final stretch. But don’t sleep: they’ve been playing fast, rebounding well, and several Spurs are on personal hot streaks that create real betting value—especially in player props.
You can check more information about the Denver Nuggets odds here.
Where To Watch Nuggets vs Spurs (April 2nd)?
San Antonio Spurs (31-44) @ Denver Nuggets (47-29)
📍 Ball Arena, Denver, CO
🕖 7:00 PM MST | 8:00 PM CT
📺 Altitude TV | FanDuel Sports Network Southwest
📻 Altitude 92.5 FM | WOAI 12:00 AM
📈 Key Team Betting Trends
| Team | Last 10 Record | PPG | Opp PPG | Pace Rank (Last 20, Road) |
| Nuggets | 5-5 | 121.5 | 119.5 | 5th |
| Spurs | 4-6 | 113.3 | 118.5 | 10th |
Totals Insights:
- The Over 229.5 has hit in:
- 14 of Spurs’ last 20 games
- 14 of Nuggets’ last 20 home games
- 4 of Nuggets’ last 5 home games
Line Movement & Value:
- Odds for Over 229.5 = 1.91 (~52.4 implied probability)
- Expert model projection: 55–60% chance to hit, making this a value over bet
🧠 Injury Report
Nuggets:
- Nikola Jokić – Day-to-day (Ankle / Energy depletion)
- Jamal Murray – Questionable (Hamstring)
- Michael Porter Jr. – Out (Personal)
- Julian Strawther – Out (Knee)
- DaRon Holmes – Out (Achilles)
- Aaron Gordon & Christian Braun – TBD after 2OT usage
Spurs:
- Victor Wembanyama – Out (DVT)
- De’Aaron Fox – Out (Hand)
- Jeremy Sochan & Charles Bassey – Questionable
🎯 Prop Betting Targets
🔥 Devin Vassell – Over 2.5 or 3.5 Threes
- 3.8 3PM per game over last 5 (up from 2.4 season avg)
- 42.7% 3PT shooting
- Denver allows:
- 2nd-most points to opposing SGs (20.4 PPG)
- 5th-most 3PA/game to SGs (7.6) at home
→ Suggested Bet: Vassell 3+ threes (solid), 4+ threes (plus odds value)
🔥 Stephon Castle – Points or FG Attempts
- Averaging 18.2 PPG on the road (last 5)
- 16.0 shot attempts/game in last 5 away (up 4.3 from road season avg)
- High-pace game with volume = value
- Watch for foul trouble (3.2 PFs per game last 10 road)
→ Suggested Bet: Over 15.5 or 16.5 points (depending on line); strong SGP anchor
🔥 Harrison Barnes – Threes or Points
- 40.0% from 3 (88th percentile)
- 53.2% FG in last 15 games
- Low foul rate = more time on floor
- Denver allows very limited 3PA to SFs, but Barnes can score inside and in transition
→ Suggested Bet: Barnes Over 12.5 points or Over 1.5 threes (lower confidence)
🔥 Chris Paul – Free Throws or Assists
- 100% FT on the road last 5 games (up 9.4% from season)
- Averaging 5.6 assists per game (somewhat matchup-dependent)
- Denver limits PGs from deep (just 20.5% 3P%) → target other stat paths
→ Suggested Bet: Chris Paul Over 4.5 assists or Over 1.5 FTs (depending on available markets)
🧩 Game Script & Parlay Tips
This matchup screams “high-scoring chaos between exhausted and tanking squads.” Denver is 25-13 at home but has struggled against teams they should beat, especially when Jokic rests.
🧱 Parlay Builder Ideas
Here’s a conservative-to-bold parlay ladder depending on your appetite:
✅ Safe SGP (2.5x–3.5x)
- Over 229.5 total points
- Devin Vassell 3+ threes
- Stephon Castle 15+ points
🚀 Aggressive SGP (5x–8x)
- Over 229.5
- Devin Vassell 4+ threes
- Castle 18+ points
- Nuggets ML or -4.5 alt spread
- Both teams 110+ points (check alternate team totals)
🎯 Micro Betting Targets
- 1st Quarter Over (Denver tends to start fast at home)
- Vassell made first three-pointer
- Castle First Basket (check odds for value)
💡 Score Prediction For Nuggets vs Spurs
This game could look like a blowout on paper, but Jokic’s status, Denver’s fatigue, and San Antonio’s recent up-tempo play all point to a high-scoring, spread-sweating kind of night.
Even if the Nuggets win, don’t be surprised if the Spurs hang around long enough for props and overs to cash—especially from Castle and Vassell.
🔚 Prediction
Final Score: Nuggets 124, Spurs 115
Best Bet: ✅ Over 229.5 (1.91)
Props to Love:
- Vassell 3+ threes
- Castle 16+ point
- CP3 over 4.5 assists
- Barnes 12+ points (low volume flyer)
