The Warriors got off to a great start against the Kings in their last outing without Stephen Curry, Draymond Green or Jimmy Butler, but as the game progressed they had a harder and harder time generating quality offense. I look for the same in this one. Butler and company will be enough to keep this a game for a while before Denver eventually pulls away.

Nikola Jokic is averaging more than 30 points a game, averaging a triple-double while shooting a high percentage from the field. With the Warriors at less than full strength, this likely gets ugly. Lay the points.

The Golden State Warriors lineup continues to be in limbo. On the road they are just 1-4 on the season, and will face a Denver team looking to make amends from melting away the first matchup against Golden State. That was a game the Warriors heavily relied on Steph Curry’s shot making to get to overtime. This is also the Warriors first game in altitude which will threaten the pace of play they are accustomed to. Lay the number with Denver.