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A first-round Western Conference showdown in the 2022 NBA playoffs involves the No. 6 Denver Nuggets going on the road to play the No. 3 Golden State Warriors on Monday night in Game 2. Denver is looking to secure a win and avoid an 0-2 deficit. In Game 1, Golden State dominated and came out on top 123-107. 

Tipoff is at 10 p.m. ET at Chase Center. The latest Warriors vs. Nuggets odds from Caesars Sportsbook list Golden State as the seven-point favorite. The over-under for total points is set at 222. Before making any Nuggets vs. Warriors picks, be sure to see the NBA playoff 2022 predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's advanced computer simulation model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past three-plus seasons. The model enters the first full week of the 2022 NBA playoffs on a stunning 86-56 roll on all top-rated NBA picks, returning almost $2,400. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Warriors vs. Nuggets, and just locked in its picks and NBA playoff predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Now, here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Nuggets vs. Warriors:

  • Warriors vs. Nuggets spread: Golden State -7
  • Warriors vs. Nuggets over-under: 222 points
  • Warriors vs. Nuggets money line: Denver +250, Golden State -320
  • DEN: Nuggets are 5-1 ATS in their last six games as a road underdog
  • GS: Warriors are 4-0 ATS in their last four home games

Why the Warriors can cover

Guard Stephen Curry only played 22 minutes in Game 1 as he works his way back from a foot injury, but still provided a massive boost. Curry's offensive game is sensational, with elite shooting and playmaking ability. The eight-time All-Star can torch any defender one-on-one but also has the court vision to set up his teammates. In the Game 1 victory, Curry finished with 16 points, four assists and went 3-for-6 from deep.

Forward Draymond Green is an elite defender who can also orchestrate the offense. The four-time All-Star has an outstanding basketball IQ with top-notch hustle and leadership. Green averaged 7.5 points, 7.3 rebounds and seven assists per game. In his last matchup, Green finished with 12 points, six rebounds and nine assists. 

Why the Nuggets can cover

Center Nikola Jokic is one of the most skilled and impactful bigs in the NBA. Jokic is a force on the glass, consistently sets up his teammates and creates his own shot. The four-time All-Star can also space the floor and drill a 3-pointer. The 2021 NBA MVP averaged 27.1 points, 13.8 rebounds and 7.9 assists per game. In his Game 1 outing, Jokic finished with 25 points, 10 rebounds and six assists.

Forward Will Barton is a smooth scorer with a nice shooting touch. Barton is a creative bucket-getter who does a little bit of everything on the court. The Memphis product is a good rebounder, willing passer and solid defender. Barton averaged 14.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists per contest. In his last contest, the 2012 second-round pick racked up 24 points, six rebounds and five assists. 

How to make Nuggets vs. Warriors picks

SportsLine's model is leaning under on the total, projecting 221 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits well over 50 percent of the time. You can only see the model's pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Warriors vs. Nuggets? And which side of the spread hits well over 50 percent of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks, and find out.