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The San Antonio Spurs are aiming for a win against the Denver Nuggets to avoid facing Nikola Jokic in the playoffs. The Nuggets, currently the third seed, risk sliding down the standings on the final day of the regular season.
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The San Antonio Spurs are locked into the No. 2 seed, but a win today over the Denver Nuggets could mean avoiding Nikola Jokic & Co. in the second round of the playoffs.
While Denver enters the final day of the regular season as the third seed, thereâs still potential to slide back, and my Nuggets vs. Spurs predictions favor a San Antonio squad sitting fewer players.
Take a closer look at this clash on Sunday, April 12, with my NBA picks and betting angles.
These teams have served up three thrillers already this season, including an overtime classic earlier this month, but the lengthy injury reports suggest todayâs matchup will have less star power.
In that scenario, I have more faith in the San Antonio Spursâ depth, with Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant among those poised for bigger roles if neither Victor Wembanyama nor Stephon Castle, both questionable, play. The Spurs are 22-16-1 ATS at home this year, and theyâve lost just once at Frost Bank Center since January 25.
Meanwhile, itâs going to be a real mash unit for the Denver Nuggets, with Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun, and Cam Johnson all ruled out.
Nikola Jokic (questionable) could log some minutes to hit the 65-game mark, but the visitors will otherwise turn to a collection of fringe rotation guys while shifting their attention toward the playoffs.
Thatâs enough for me to lay the large spread with the relentless Spurs, who are 9-1 straight up in their last 10, and 32-7 SU at home this year.
Mitch Johnson can still call on a talented rotation, which may even include De'Aaron Fox and Harrison Barnes, and thatâs a formula for a comfortable home victory here, ending Denverâs 11-game win streak.
Plenty of San Antonio wins have been sparked by defensive tenacity, and the Under is 47-35 for the hosts this season.
Itâs also 6-3 in the Spursâ last nine outings, and Iâm counting on that grit to keep the total below an O/U number that feels high, especially with so many regulars missing for the Nuggets.
There have likely been times this season when Julian Strawther wished he were a bigger part of the Denver offense. Well, tonight is the night for Strawther, whoâs walking into all the minutes he can handle, and he poured in 22 points last time out while dishing three assists. Tyus Jones will be another beneficiary of the Nuggetsâ decision to rest key players for the playoffs, upping his role as a facilitator.
The Spurs are 30-3 SU in their last 33 games. Find more NBA betting trends for Nuggets vs. Spurs.
| Location | Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX |
| Date | Sunday, April 12, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 8:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN |
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A Spurs win could help them avoid facing the Nuggets in the second round of the playoffs.
The Spurs are locked into the No. 2 seed, while the Nuggets are currently the third seed.
Nikola Jokic is a key player for the Nuggets, while the Spurs are expected to have fewer players available.
The article provides insights on NBA picks and betting angles for the game, favoring the Spurs due to their current situation.

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