Our NBA expert sees the Nuggets covering by a comfortable margin when they host the banged-up Warriors on Friday night. Free Warriors vs. Nuggets predictions for November 7, 2025.

The Denver Nuggets could be facing a decimated Golden State Warriors squad for their NBA Cup matchup on the horizon. According to the Warriors' latest injury report, star forward Jimmy Butler is dealing with a lower back injury that puts him as questionable leading up to tip-off.

Nikola Jokic scored 26 points, and Jamal Murray added 23 as the Denver Nuggets dominated the Golden State Warriors 129-104.

The Golden State Warriors (5-4) face the Denver Nuggets (5-2) Friday in NBA Cup group stage action. Tip-off from Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, is set for 10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Warriors vs. Nuggets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Nuggets won their third straight game as they defeated the Warriors 129-104. Denver moves to 1-1 in West C play while the Warriors fall to 0-1 in their Cup group. Top Performers – Golden State Draymond Green – 17 PTS | 6 REB | 4 AST Jimmy Butler III – 16 PTS | 3 REB | 3 AST Top Performers – Denver Nikola Jokić – 26 PTS | 9 REB | 9 AST | 12-15 FG Jamal Murray – 23 PTS | 8-12 FG | 4 REB | 8 AST | 5-7 3PT Aaron Gordon – 18 PTS | 3 REB | 3-5 3PT Shot 46-82 from the floor The Nuggets move to 6-2 as the Warriors fall to 5-5.

Nov 7, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) controls the ball as Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (1) guards in the third quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

The Golden State Warriors were defeated by the Denver Nuggets 129-104, as the latter continued their perfect run at Ball Arena on Friday night, overwhelming the short-handed and stretching their home record to 5-0.