Golden State Warriors defeat Denver Nuggets 134-114: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · NBA · Golden State Warriors 134, Denver Nuggets 114
The Golden State Warriors beat the Denver Nuggets 134-114 on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Ball Arena. The Golden State Warriors covered the spread as 7.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 236, with 248 points combined. AiQ went 0-3 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets final score and game recap
The Denver Nuggets led 32-28 after the first quarter. The Golden State Warriors led 60-56 at halftime. They outscored the Denver Nuggets 74-58 in the second half, 40-28 in the third quarter alone.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Yaxel Lendeborg (Golden State Warriors): 31 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists.
- Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors): 24 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists.
- Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets): 19 points, 7 rebounds, 11 assists.
- Jamal Murray (Denver Nuggets): 19 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists.
Who covered the spread in Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets?
The Golden State Warriors covered the spread as 7.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 20 points.
The spread opened and closed at Denver Nuggets -7.5. AiQ's pick was the Denver Nuggets -7.5: a loss.
Did Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets go over or under the total?
The game went over: 248 points combined against a closing total of 236, over by 12. 116 of the 248 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 235.5 and closed at 236. AiQ's pick was the under 236.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a loss.
How did AiQ's Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets predictions do?
AiQ went 0-3 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Denver Nuggets to win at -270, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the Denver Nuggets -7.5, a loss.
- Total: the under 236.5, a loss.
AiQ was wrong on the moneyline, the spread and the total.
Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets game prop results: first quarter, team totals and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-quarter moneyline: Denver Nuggets won the first quarter, paying -175.
- Denver Nuggets team total 121.5: the under, paying -108, with 114 scored.
- First-half moneyline: Golden State Warriors won the first half, paying +170.
- Golden State Warriors team total 114.5: the over, paying -108, with 134 scored.
- First-quarter total 57.5: the over, paying -110, with 60 points scored.
- First-half total 115.5: the over, paying -102, with 116 points scored.
- First-half spread: Golden State Warriors +3.5 covered, paying +100.
Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Golden State Warriors at +220 and the Denver Nuggets at -275. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Denver Nuggets a 70% favorite. The Golden State Warriors won as the underdog at +220: $220 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Denver Nuggets, the best price before the game was -260 at FanDuel: priced below fair (−2.2% value).
The total moved up from 235.5 to 236, and the game went over.
Golden State Warriors and Denver Nuggets betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Golden State Warriors 1-3 in the 2026-27 regular season (0-1 at home, 1-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 4 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 2 times.
This result left the Denver Nuggets 1-2 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-1 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 1 time.
What's next for Golden State Warriors and Denver Nuggets?
Next for the Golden State Warriors: at the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Next for the Denver Nuggets: at the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.