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Denver Nuggets vs San Antonio Spurs: Who wins the matchup between Jokic and Wembanyama?

The Denver Nuggets are visiting the San Antonio Spurs on Friday at Frost Bank Center.

The Nuggets have picked up the pace

The Denver Nuggets are tied for first place in the Western Conference with a 46-20 record. They have won 10 of the last 11 games and are coming off a 100-88 win over the Miami Heat. The Nuggets are fourth in the league in shooting 49.5% from the field and are ranked second in the league in defending the three-point line. Nikola Jokic is having another impressive season as the front-runner in the MVP race, averaging 26 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 9.2 assists per game.

Will the Spurs tank for the rest of the season

The San Antonio Spurs are at the bottom of the Western Conference with a 14-52 record. They have lost four of the last five games and are coming off a 103-101 loss to the Houston Rockets. The Spurs are 15th in the league, making 12.6 three-pointers per game, and are ranked 22nd, scoring 112.3 points per game. Victor Wembanyama is the best player on the team, averaging 20.7 points and 10.3 rebounds per game.

Betting Trends

These two teams have played over the total point line in 8 of their last 9 games played in San Antonio. The Nuggets have gone over in 4 of their last 6 games.

Prediction and Conclusion

This will be an interesting matchup between the best center in the league, Nikola Jokic, and the rising star, Victor Wembanyama. The Spurs are already locked at the bottom of the conference, and all they will need is the best possible pick for the upcoming NBA Draft. The Nuggets, on the other hand, are looking to defend the title, and starting the playoffs as the top seed is something they are looking for. The Nuggets are playing their best basketball, winning 10 of the last 11 games, and they will cruise past the Spurs with another comfortable win by covering the -10.5-point spread.