San Antonio Spurs (3-12) vs. Golden State Warriors (7-9)
San Antonio Spurs vs. Golden State Warriors 11/24/23 – The San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors face off on Friday night in a Western Conference matchup. Both teams have struggled this season, with the Spurs sitting near the bottom of the West standings at 3-12 while the Warriors are 7-9. This game will feature some Exclusive Selections between two teams looking to turn their seasons around.
The San Antonio Spurs’ struggles start on offense where they score a paltry 109.7 points per game. That’s second-worst in the NBA. Defensively they allow the most points at 117.5 per contest. Until San Antonio improves in these areas, they will be hard-pressed to compete on a nightly basis.
Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors’ issues are primarily on the defensive end. Their 114.4 points allowed per game ranks 21st in the league. Offensively, Golden State still packs a punch behind Curry’s 29.4 points per outing. But giving up so many points while at home has been a surprising problem for a Warriors team used to dictating games on their home floor.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Golden State Warriors 11/24/23 Game Info
| When: | Friday, November 24, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Chase Center |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
Victor Wembanyama (C) vs. Stephen Curry (PG)
Rookie center Victor Wembanyama has been a bright spot for the Spurs, stuffing the stat sheet with 18.8 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game. The 7-foot-4 phenom has shown unique offensive skills for a big man along with dominant rim protection. He does struggle with turnovers at 3.5 per game and fouls at 2.6 per game. How Wembanyama handles defensive ace Draymond Green will go a long way in determining this matchup.
Stephen Curry continues to prove he’s one of the NBA’s most lethal scorers, averaging 29.4 points per game for the Warriors. Even in a down year for Golden State, Curry is shooting 41.7% from three on 11 attempts per game. His scoring gravity helps open things up for the Warriors offense. One area Curry has struggled is taking care of the basketball with 3.5 turnovers per contest. He’ll need to limit those mistakes against a lengthy Spurs defense featuring Wembanyama.
Curry’s sniper shooting from deep will stretch the Spurs defense and force Wembanyama away from the rim. Meanwhile, the Spurs will look to exploit Curry’s lackluster defense with the nimble footwork and shooting touch of Wembanyama. This battle of contrasting offensive styles could determine which team comes out on top.
NBA Odds/Point Spread: Golden State Warriors -475, Total 233.5
The Warriors enter this home matchup as heavy 10-point favorites with a moneyline of -475. The total is set at 233.5 points. Golden State has enough offensive talent to cover a big number at home. But their inconsistencies have made them tough to trust. Still, they should be able to exploit a poor Spurs defense playing on the road.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Trends
The Spurs trends paint an ugly picture. They have gone 1-5 against the spread (ATS) in their last 6 games and are on a 10-game losing streak straight up. San Antonio has been terrible on the road, going 1-5 straight up in their last 6 road games. Historically, they struggle against the Warriors in Golden State, posting a 3-11 straight up record in their last 14 visits. Based on these trends, it will be tough for the Spurs to hang around as heavy underdogs.
Golden State Warriors Betting Trends
The Warriors are just 1-6 ATS in their last 7 contests. They are also on a 1-7 straight up slide over their last 8 games. At home against conference opponents, the Warriors have posted a poor 1-7 ATS record in their last 8 matchups. The one trend in their favor is against the Spurs at home, boasting an 11-3 straight up advantage over their last 14 contests.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Golden State Warriors 11/24/23 Betting Picks
Based on the analysis and trends, the smart bet is to take the Warriors covering a big number at home. Both teams are struggling, but Golden State’s firepower on offense and home court should power them to a win and cover as double-digit favorites on Friday night. Some strong prop bets are Steph Curry over 28.5 points and Draymond Green over 7.5 assists to exploit the Spurs’ poor defense. The over 233.5 is also in play with Golden State tipping the scales on their own offensively. For some NBA expert picks riding the Warriors seems to be the savvy play in this Western Conference showdown with the flailing Spurs.
Free Pick and Prediction: Warriors 117, San Antonio Spurs 101