San Antonio Spurs vs Denver Nuggets Prediction, Starting Lineups and Betting Tips | April 2, 2024

The upcoming Tuesday will feature nine NBA games, including the highly anticipated matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets. This will mark the third time the two teams have faced off this season, with Denver currently holding a 2-0 advantage in the series. The Nuggets most recently secured a 117-106 victory over the Spurs on March 15.

With that being said, it is time to delve into the preview of the San Antonio Spurs vs Denver Nuggets matchup, which includes predictions, starting lineups, and betting tips for April 2nd.

Despite Denver’s recent victory over San Antonio, the Spurs still maintain a significant lead in their all-time record, with a 122-79 advantage against the Nuggets. In the most recent matchup, Denver’s Nikola Jokic led the team with 31 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and two blocks, while San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama contributed 17 points, nine rebounds, two assists, two steals, and three blocks.

NBA Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs Denver Nuggets

On Tuesday, April 2, the San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets will face off at Ball Arena. The game is set to start at 9 p.m. EDT and will be broadcasted on Altitude and Bally Sports SW-SA. Those unable to watch on TV can stream the game live through fuboTV or NBA League Pass.

The moneyline for the Spurs is +1000, while the moneyline for the Nuggets is -2000.

Total (O/U): The over/under for the game between the Spurs and Nuggets is set at 222, with both teams having odds of -110.

Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs Denver Nuggets

Despite a strong performance from Wembanyama, who had 32 points, nine rebounds, and five assists, the Spurs (18-57) were unable to secure a win against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, resulting in the worst record in the West. Just two days prior, Wemby had an impressive showing with 40 points and 20 rebounds against the New York Knicks, leading the Spurs to an upset victory of 130-126.

The current record of the Nuggets (52-23) has secured them the second spot in the Western Conference, and they have emerged victorious in seven out of their last 10 games. Denver appears to have reached their peak performance just in time for the playoffs. In their latest game on Sunday, the Nuggets dominated the Cleveland Cavaliers with a final score of 130-101. Once again, Nikola Jokic delivered an impressive triple-double performance with 26 points, 18 rebounds, and 16 assists.

Starting Lineups and Rotations for San Antonio Spurs vs Denver Nuggets Matchup

On Tuesday, San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich will have to make some adjustments to his starting lineup as Charles Bassey (left ACL tear), Jeremy Sochan (left ankle impingement), Devin Vassell (right foot), Keldon Johnson (foot), and Dominick Barlow (knee) will all be unavailable.

The starting lineup consists of Tre Jones at point guard, Malaki Branham at shooting guard, Julian Champagnie at small forward, Cedi Osman at power forward, and Victor Wembanyama at center.

Devonte’ Graham, Blake Wesley and Zach Collins are crucial backup players for the Spurs.

According to the injury report, Nikola Jokic (hip) and Aaron Gordon (right foot sprain) are expected to play, while Jamal Murray’s status is uncertain due to a knee injury. Vlatko Cancar (left knee) and Zeke Nnaji (thigh) will not be available. It is likely that Denver coach Mike Malone will begin the game with this lineup:

The starting lineup for the team consists of Reggie Jackson as the point guard, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope as the shooting guard, Michael Porter Jr. as the small forward, Aaron Gordon as the power forward, and Nikola Jokic as the center.

Christian Braun, Justin Holiday and Peyton Watson should be Denver’s main replacements.

Tips for Betting on the San Antonio Spurs vs Denver Nuggets Match

Victor Wembanyama’s over/under for Tuesday’s game is set at 25.5 points. The talented French player has been performing exceptionally well lately and is expected to continue his impressive streak by scoring over 25.5 points.

The projected total points, rebounds, and assists for Nikola Jokic is 47.5. It is highly likely that the Serbian will exceed these numbers, as he is determined to secure another triple-double and outplay the Spurs’ rookie standout.

Predicted Outcome for San Antonio Spurs vs Denver Nuggets matchup

Despite being heavily favored at home, there is a possibility that the Nuggets may not cover the spread. The Spurs have been performing well in their last two games and are expected to continue their strong performance on Tuesday. It is anticipated that this game will be high-scoring, with the team total surpassing 222 points.