- Matchup: Denver Nuggets vs Golden State Warriors
- Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
- Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
- Broadcasting: ESPN
- Betting Odds: Denver (-1.5)
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The Golden State Warriors (last season’s record: 48-34) will face off against the Denver Nuggets (last year: 50-32) at the Chase Center this Thursday, with the Warriors coming in as 1.5-point underdogs. The game’s over/under stands at 232.5.
In their previous match, the Nuggets faced off against the Thunder, suffering a disappointing 125-93 defeat. Both teams recorded 19 fouls during the game. Denver managed to connect on 12 of 39 three-point attempts. Oklahoma City showcased a solid free throw percentage of 79.2%, making 19 of 24 tries. They dominated the boards with 44 rebounds (15 offensive, 29 defensive) and recorded 28 assists and 16 steals. Defensively, the Nuggets allowed a field goal percentage of 49.0%, with their opponents shooting 47 of 96. Denver also contributed 20 assists while forcing 10 turnovers and accumulating 6 steals. On the rebounding front, the Nuggets gathered 47 boards (15 offensive) and excelled at the charity stripe, hitting 17 of 22 free throw attempts for a conversion rate of 77.3%. They concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 39.3% (33 of 84) and made 10 of their 45 shots from deep.
Nikola Jokic played a pivotal role in this matchup, scoring 20 points on 5 of 9 shooting in 37 minutes of play. He also secured 9 rebounds and contributed 7 assists, finishing with an impressive shooting efficiency of 55.6%.
The Nuggets head into this matchup following a commendable 50-32 season last year. They averaged 14.3 turnovers and committed 17.6 personal fouls per game. Denver averaged 45.7 rebounds and led the league with 2,542 assists, showcasing exceptional passing skills. The Nuggets posted a 37.6% success rate from beyond the arc (984 of 2,619) and maintained a 77.0% free throw efficiency. They averaged 120.8 points per game, ranking 3rd in the league, while shooting 50.6% from the field.
Defensively, Denver forced their opponents into 13.0 turnovers per game and drawn 19 fouls on average. They allowed a three-point shooting rate of 36.5% and ranked 25th in points allowed per game (116.9). The Nuggets conceded a field goal percentage of 46.6% (3,554 of 7,629) and averaged 42.5 rebounds allowed each game. They struggled defensively, ranking 29th in assists allowed, with 2,379 given up last season.
The Warriors secured a victory against the Lakers, finishing with a score of 119-109. Golden State excelled on the boards with 31 defensive and 9 offensive rebounds for a total of 40. They did, however, turn the ball over 19 times while stealing 10 possessions. The Lakers committed 21 fouls, sending the Warriors to the free-throw line for 29 attempts, converting 26 for an 89.7% success rate. Golden State made 17 of 40 three-pointers (42.5%) and concluded the game shooting 38 of 78 from the field (48.7%). Defensively, the Warriors allowed the Lakers to score on 42 of 77 attempts (54.5%). Golden State struggled from the three-point line, converting just 8 of 32 attempts (25.0%) and hitting 17 of 28 free throws (60.7%). In terms of rebounding, they allowed Los Angeles 39 boards overall (7 offensive).
Jimmy Butler was a standout for the Warriors, contributing 31 points in 35 minutes along with 4 assists. He tallied a field goal percentage of 50.0%, making 7 of 14 shots and grabbing 5 rebounds.
Last season, the Golden State Warriors posted a record of 48-34, averaging 19.2 fouls per game while achieving a charity stripe percentage of 76.4%. They excelled in assisting with an average of 29.1 assists per game (ranked 4th in the league) while yielding 14.0 turnovers. The Warriors scored 9,331 points (113.8 per game) and averaged 45.4 rebounds per game. Offensively, their field goal percentage was 45.1%, ranking 25th in the league.
On the defensive end, the Warriors allowed 36.3% shooting from three-point range (1,080 of 2,976) and their opponents converted 76.9% of their free throw attempts. Golden State averaged 25.9 assists and 44.1 total rebounds allowed per game (ranked 10th and 15th in the league, respectively). They ranked 8th in the NBA for points allowed per game at 110.5, forcing their opponents into 15.7 turnovers while allowing a 46.5% shooting percentage (11th in the league).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NBA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Pick Golden State (+1.5)
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