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Golden State Warriors vs San Antonio Spurs: Can the Spurs stun the Warriors again?
The Golden State Warriors are visiting the San Antonio Spurs on Monday at Frost Bank Center.
The Warriors playoff spot is in jeopardy
The Golden State Warriors are tenth in the Western Conference with a 33-30 record. They have lost three of the last four games and are about to start a three-game road trip. The Warriors are seventh in the league, scoring 118.7 points per game, and tenth, shooting 37.5% from the three-point line. Steph Curry leads the team with 26.9 points per game.
The Spurs have nothing to lose
The San Antonio Spurs are at the bottom of the Western Conference with a 14-50 record. They have won three of the last five games, including the win against the Warriors in the last game. The Spurs are 21st in the league, scoring 112.6 points per game, and 24th, shooting 46.3% from the field. Victor Wembanyama is having a solid rookie year, leading San Antonio with 20.7 points and 10.3 rebounds per game.
Betting Trends
The Warriors are 12-5 ATS in the last 17 games overall and 1-6 ATS in the last 7 games against teams from the Southwest Division. The Spurs are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 games overall, 4-1 ATS in the last 5 games against teams from the Western Conference and 8-0 ATS in the last 8 games against teams from the Pacific Division.
Prediction and Conclusion
This is the second consecutive game between these two teams, and the Spurs surprisingly won 126-113 two days ago in San Francisco. That was a huge blow for the Warriors, who need to play really well by the end of the regular season in order to make it to the playoffs. The Spurs are focused on developing the young roster they have and also having a chance for a high pick in the next NBA draft. Steph Curry missed the previous game, and he is expected to be back for the Warriors tonight. Regardless, the Warriors will step up and make things even with the Spurs, winning this one by covering the -5.5-point spread.
