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Golden State Warriors vs San Antonio Spurs Preview: Odds, Tips and Prediction
Kick-Off Time: 10.00 pm, ET Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco, California. SportsBoom previews the inter-conference match between the Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs at Chase Center on Wednesday, 9th April 2025. With the NBA regular season four days from its conclusion, anticipation among NBA betting fans is at its climax, as these two historic franchises battle it out to decide their positional fates, with one already a lock-in for the postseason and the other a guaranteed lottery team.
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The Warriors are a rejuvenated team, playing effortless team basketball. However, the Western Conference is a beast on its own, and teams are nestled together demonstrating their competitiveness. The Warriors are trying to lock in the last automatic playoff spot as they are keen to avoid playing in games that have failed to yield the desired success in recent years. They are sixth in the standings with a record of 42-31.
On the other hand, the San Antonio Spurs have thrown in the towel and accepted their fate of being a lottery team, come the NBA draft. The Spurs have been decent, despite facing a challenging second half of the season, after confirmation of the absence of longtime head coach Gregg Popovich and franchise player Victor Wembanyama for the rest of the season. To make things worse, their mid-season superstar acquisition, De'Aaron Fox also saw his season abruptly cut short due to a left pinkie finger injury. These three losses were detrimental to the team, resulting in a quick descent down the standings. The Spurs are 13th in the standings with a record of 31-42. Whether you're backing the Warriors' push or betting on an upset, take advantage of a free signup bonus to maximize your experience this NBA season
Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability
Check out our pre-game odds on major online betting sites to bet on your favorite team.
Golden State Warriors: 2/5 (1.40) – 71.4%
San Antonio Spurs: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
Forecast Odds – Betting is available on 1Win closer to the event.
Head-to-Head Record
The Golden State Warriors and the San Antonio Spurs have played 187 games in the regular season, with 116 victories for the Spurs and 71 for the Warriors.
Over a recent five-game stretch, the Warriors have won three games, while the Spurs have won two.
LAST FIVE MATCHES
| Season | Date | Result |
| 2024/2025 | March 20th 2025 | San Antonio Spurs 106-148 Golden State Warriors |
| 2024/2025 | November 23rd 2024 | San Antonio Spurs 104-94 Golden State Warriors |
| 2023/2024 | March 31st 2024 | San Antonio Spurs 113-117 Golden State Warriors |
| 2023/2024 | March 11th 2024 | San Antonio Spurs 102-112 Golden State Warriors |
| 2023/2024 | March 9th 2024 | Golden State Warriors 113-126 San Antonio Spurs |
Golden State Warriors: Current Form – WWLLW
- Overall Record: 43-31
- Home Record: 23-14
- Away Record: 20-17
The Golden State Warriors have been competitive of late as they look to make the playoffs as an automatic team. They have been on a tear in a tough Western Conference that promises fireworks in the postseason, as teams are almost on par both talent and performance-wise.
Steve Kerr’s team has jelled into a well-oiled machine, with the veterans leading by example and building winning habits that will be instrumental in the playoffs. Jimmy has settled in well and is playing cheerfully, unlike in his last years with the Heat. He has brought leadership, grit, elite defense, and experience to the team, and his combination with Draymond Green, who possesses similar attributes and traits, has been a revelation.
Steph Curry has been playing free basketball, which has increased his stats. However, he has been dealing with minor injuries of late but he is expected to be a pivotal figure come the playoffs.
The Warriors have a strong rotational, complementary unit. Buddy Hield is thriving in his role while Jonathan Kuminga and Brandin Podziemski have become absolute ballers. Quinten Post has been developing tremendously and he is expected to be a key piece for the Warriors in the present and future.
The Warriors are likely to make a noise in the postseason if they are to avoid injuries as they are one of the few teams with championship experience and pedigree.
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Key Players to Watch
- Steph Curry: Steph Curry has been on fire in recent weeks, demonstrating why he still is the face of the league and one of the best players in the world. Steph can change a game at any moment with his ability to rain threes from an unlimited range, posing a menace to the opposing teams.
- Draymond Green: Draymond Green is the emotional leader of the Warriors. Green is considered a nuisance by opposing teams due to his defensive tenacity and IQ. Green is also the playmaker on this team. He plays selflessly and despite his stats being toned down, his value to the team can’t be understated.
- Jimmy Butler: Jimmy Butler has slotted into the starting unit like a duck to water. His perimeter defense has elevated the Warriors and his shot-making has offered the team another approach to dominating the game, especially his methodical half-court game.
Golden State Warriors Team News
Gary Payton II suffered a torn ligament in his left thumb and is the only absentee for the Warriors.
San Antonio Spurs: Current Form – LLLLW
- Overall Record: 31-43
- Home Record: 19-19
- Away Record: 17-19
This season held so much promise for the San Antonio Spurs but a string of bad luck and untimely injuries have ultimately cost their progress. They were one of the teams expected to make the playoffs due to their promising roster development and coaching experience; unfortunately, all that has paused momentarily.
The injury bug preyed on their iconic head coach Gregg Popovich and superstar Victor Wembanyama, thus derailing an exciting and entertaining season since the association had acquired clutch superstar point guard De'Aaron Fox to pair him up with Victor. Fox also suffered a season-ending injury, a rather disappointing outcome for the franchise.
The move was a masterstroke and one can only assume that next season the Spurs will be one of the most dangerous teams in the NBA as they are expected to be a popular free-agent destination in the offseason despite being in a small market.
Chris Paul has been an awesome veteran leader while Devin Vassell is blossoming into a solid offensive threat. Rookie Stephon Castle has been tremendous and Keldon Johnson, Jeremy Sochan, and Harrison Barnes have been valuable contributors to the team. This season’s experience will be valuable to their future as they will have faced adversity and dealt with it.
Key Players to Watch
- Chris Paul: Chris Paul has done a remarkable job offering leadership and mentorship to the young Spurs core. Although his production has waned over the years, the “point god” is still capable of dictating play much to the detriment of his opponents.
- Devin Vassell: Devin Vassell has developed into a potent scorer for the Spurs. With Victor’s injury, he is expected to carry some of the scoring burden alongside Fox. This season Vassell is averaging 16.5 points per game.
- Stephon Castle: Stephon Castle has been balling of late after filling into the starting lineup as a result of injuries to the Spurs' superstar duo of Fox and Wembanyama. The rookie is having a trailblazing season with averages of 14.3 points per game while registering a 42.7% field goal shooting percentage.
San Antonio Spurs Team News
The Spurs will be without Victor Wembanyama, De'Aaron Fox and Riley Minix who will all miss the remainder of the season.
Predicted Lineups
Golden State Warriors Lineup
- Point Guard: Stephen Curry
- Shooting Guard: Brandin Podziemski
- Small Forward: Moses Moody
- Power Forward: Jimmy Butler III
- Center: Draymond Green
San Antonio Spurs Lineup
- Point Guard: Chris Paul
- Shooting Guard: Stephon Castle
- Small Forward: Devin Vassell
- Power Forward: Harrison Barnes
- Center: Jeremy Sochan
Value Bets
Devin Vassell: To Score Under 25.5 – This season, Vassell has notably maintained an average of 19.5 points per game and has only managed 25.5 points in selected games. Considering that he will be up against a stark defense of the Warriors, led by Draymond Green and Brandin Podziemski, Vassell is less likely to make high scores.
Steph Curry – To Score Over 25 Points – Curry has consistently averaged over 27 points this season, making this prediction a realistic target. The Spurs have encountered defensive struggles, displaying shaky performance against elite shooters like Steph. This implies that Curry might explode with shots against the Spurs.
Prediction: Golden State Warriors to Win
The Warriors have remained dominant in their matchups against the Spurs, with this game expected to have a similar outcome. The addition of Jimmy Butler III has cemented the offensive efficiency of the Warriors, and with Victor Wembanyama not playing, the Spurs will most likely lose to their opponents. The Spurs are also struggling with defensive challenges and inconsistent performances, which further blur their chances of emerging victorious in this matchup.
Ian Mugo Wanyeki is based in Nairobi, Kenya. He is a sports enthusiast with vast knowledge of different sport disciplines. Ian is a graduate with a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Kenyatta University. He is a Kenyan journalist who’s worked as a sports analyst at Covenant Television Network, as a sports reporter at NTV and as a Sports Correspondent/contributor at Quartz Africa.