Warriors vs. Spurs: NBA Prediction, Picks and Prop Bets (Nov. 13)

Warriors at Spurs Top Bets at a Glance

• Yaxel Lendeborg Under 21.5 Points (-118)
• Draymond Green 6+ Assists (-154)

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The Golden State Warriors travel to Frost Bank Center on Friday night to take on the San Antonio Spurs in an NBA Cup matchup. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET.

San Antonio enters the contest riding a 10-game winning streak while Golden State is looking to bounce back after having its eight-game winning streak snapped by the Houston Rockets on Wednesday.

With the Spurs playing some of the NBA's best defense and Golden State relying on its secondary playmakers to navigate Stephen Curry's absence, there are a couple of intriguing player props to consider.

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Spurs vs. Warriors Prediction: NBA Picks and Props

Yaxel Lendeborg Under 21.5 Points (-118)

Yaxel Lendeborg has enjoyed an excellent start to his rookie campaign, but Friday's matchup is a difficult one for the Golden State Warriors‘ forward.

Lendeborg is averaging 21.7 points per game through 12 appearances, and he's scored at least 23 points in three straight outings. He's coming off a 25-point showing against Houston in which he shot 9-of-19 from the field.

However, the San Antonio Spurs have been one of the NBA's stingiest defensive teams. The Spurs rank fifth in defensive rating (108.8), and they're holding opponents to just 108.0 points per game.

That's a difficult matchup for Lendeborg, especially with Victor Wembanyama anchoring the defense. Wembanyama leads the NBA with 4.4 blocks per game and gives the Spurs a formidable presence around the basket.

It's also worth noting that Lendeborg has scored fewer than 22 points in five of his 12 games this season. He had a particularly quiet two-game stretch earlier this month, totaling just 16 points against Phoenix and 17 against Miami.

Also, while Stephen Curry‘s absence makes Yaxel the Warriors’ No. 1 option, it means that the Spurs’ elite defense can load up on defending the rookie.

All in all, Yaxel to go under 21.5 points is my favorite player prop in this game.

Draymond Green 6+ Assists (-154)

Draymond Green has been an excellent facilitator for Golden State this season, averaging 7.5 assists per game through 10 appearances.

He's recorded at least six assists in nine of those 10 contests, including four consecutive games entering Friday. Over that four-game stretch, Green is averaging 9.3 assists per outing, highlighted by 13 against Orlando and 11 versus Miami.

While Green isn't much of a scorer these days, his passing remains a critical component of the Warriors' offense.

That's especially true with Curry sidelined by an oblique injury. With Golden State missing its top offensive weapon, Green's ability to initiate possessions and create opportunities for teammates becomes even more important.

The matchup against San Antonio isn't ideal given the Spurs' defensive prowess, but Green doesn't need a massive performance to cash this prop. He's gone for at least six dimes in four straight games, and I like him to do it again as long as the Dubs can keep this game somewhat competitive.

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