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Game time: January 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET

Venue: Ball Arena — Denver, CO

Article updated Jan 3, 2:15 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

Two competitive teams in the playoff race will face off in Denver as the Spurs take on the Nuggets. San Antonio is coming off a dominant win against the Clippers, while

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Two competitive teams in the playoff race will face off in Denver as the Spurs take on the Nuggets. San Antonio is coming off a dominant win against the Clippers, while Denver recently defeated Atlanta. The Spurs hold the advantage in the all-time regular season series, but Denver is favored to win this matchup with a current line of Denver -6.75. It will be an exciting game as both teams look to continue their climb in the standings.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Spurs +220 | Nuggets -260

Spread: Spurs +6.75 (-110) | Nuggets -6.75 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 237.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Denver will win straight-up is 72%.

San Antonio Spurs

The San Antonio Spurs recently blew out the Clippers at home, improving their record to 17-16 for the season. They currently stand fourth in the Southwest Division, 5.5 games behind the Grizzlies. The team dominated the game, leading by 28 points after three quarters. Victor Wembanyama led with 27 points, nine rebounds, and five assists. Overall, the team ranks 19th in scoring offense, averaging 111.5 points per game, and 8th in rebounding with 45 boards per night. They are 12th in scoring defense and shoot 45.7% from the field. Unfortunately, they are without Jeremy Sochan due to injury and coach Gregg Popovich is currently away from the team due to health issues. The Spurs are ranked 19th in offense and 13th in defense, with a power ranking of 17. They average 111.45 points per game and allow 111.18 points defensively. The team ranks #20 in field goal percentage and #5 in free throw percentage. On defense, they rank #9 in opponent field goal percentage and #7 in opponent three-point percentage.

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Denver Nuggets Analysis

The Denver Nuggets secured their third consecutive victory by defeating the Atlanta Hawks at home with a dominating performance. Denver now holds a 19-13 record on the season and sits second in the Northwest Division, trailing the Thunder by eight games for the top spot. Nikola Jokic led the team with an impressive stat line of 23 points, 17 rebounds, and 15 assists in the win. The Nuggets showcased strong offensive prowess, ranking 3rd in the league in scoring offense with an average of 121.1 points per game. They also excel in rebounding and assists, ranking 9th and 1st in these categories, respectively. However, their defense ranks 24th in the league, allowing an average of 117.6 points per game. Despite facing injuries to some key players, Denver continues to perform well in shooting percentages and offensive efficiency. The team currently holds a power ranking of 18 and is excelling on the offensive end, shooting impressively from the field and beyond the arc. As they look to maintain their momentum, the Nuggets will need to remain focused on their defensive efforts and make adjustments to overcome their current ranking in that area.

San Antonio Spurs Face Tough Challenge Against Strong Denver Nuggets Squad

The San Antonio Spurs have displayed a strong performance this season under the leadership of Wembanyama, propelling their young team to achieve a winning record entering the upcoming game. However, the Spurs face a challenging task in taking on the formidable Denver squad, especially considering the Nuggets' strong home court advantage. Led by the versatile Jokic, who excels in scoring, rebounding, and playmaking, the Nuggets present a formidable opponent. Despite Gordon's absence, Porter Jr. has stepped up admirably and Westbrook has provided stability to the second unit. With a less-than-ideal 5-9 road record, San Antonio faces an uphill battle in this matchup at the tough Denver venue. The Nuggets are expected to have the upper hand in this contest as they aim for victory on their home court.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · San Antonio Spurs+240 → +195Moved
  • Moneyline · Denver Nuggets-297 → -235Moved
  • Spread · San Antonio Spurs+6.5 (-110) → +6 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Denver Nuggets-6.5 (-110) → -6 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over234.5 (-110) → 238.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under234.5 (-110) → 238.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

San Antonio Spurs
1-2 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 5-4-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Denver Nuggets
1-2 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-03T19:15:12.686Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The San Antonio Spurs recently blew out the Clippers at home, improving their record to 17-16 for the season. They currently stand fourth in the Southwest Division, 5.5 games behind the Grizzlies. The team dominated the game, leading by 28 points after three quarters. Victor Wembanyama led with 27 points, nine rebounds, and five assists. Overall, the team ranks 19th in scoring offense, averaging 111.5 points per game, and 8th in rebounding with 45 boards per night. They are 12th in scoring defense and shoot 45.7% from the field. Unfortunately, they are without Jeremy Sochan due to injury and coach Gregg Popovich is currently away from the team due to health issues. The Spurs are ranked 19th in offense and 13th in defense, with a power ranking of 17. They average 111.45 points per game and allow 111.18 points defensively. The team ranks #20 in field goal percentage and #5 in free throw percentage. On defense, they rank #9 in opponent field goal percentage and #7 in opponent three-point percentage.

The Denver Nuggets secured their third consecutive victory by defeating the Atlanta Hawks at home with a dominating performance. Denver now holds a 19-13 record on the season and sits second in the Northwest Division, trailing the Thunder by eight games for the top spot. Nikola Jokic led the team with an impressive stat line of 23 points, 17 rebounds, and 15 assists in the win. The Nuggets showcased strong offensive prowess, ranking 3rd in the league in scoring offense with an average of 121.1 points per game. They also excel in rebounding and assists, ranking 9th and 1st in these categories, respectively. However, their defense ranks 24th in the league, allowing an average of 117.6 points per game. Despite facing injuries to some key players, Denver continues to perform well in shooting percentages and offensive efficiency. The team currently holds a power ranking of 18 and is excelling on the offensive end, shooting impressively from the field and beyond the arc. As they look to maintain their momentum, the Nuggets will need to remain focused on their defensive efforts and make adjustments to overcome their current ranking in that area.

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

San Antonio Spurs defeated Denver Nuggets 113-110

San Antonio Spurs defeated Denver Nuggets 113-110 on January 3, 2025, a 3-point decision in the series. San Antonio Spurs' strongest period was the 2nd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 28-22. Against SportsJaw's recorded San Antonio Spurs +6 (-110) spread, San Antonio Spurs covered, while the 223 combined points finished under the recorded total of 238.5.

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Tipster picks

  • CoolioTotal · Under 237.5 (-110)Win
  • BooksworstnightmareMoneyline · Denver Nuggets -260Loss