Houston Nuggets at Denver Nuggets NBA Pick - Odds - ATS Prediction
Date:
December 2, 10:30 pm
Location:
Pepsi Arena
TV:
ESPN
Betting Odds
Point Spread:
Houston -1.5
Total:
222
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The Denver Nuggets will host the Houston Rockets at the Pepsi Arena for a Western Conference clash. Both teams enter on contrasting notes as the Rockets pulled off a double-overtime defeat of the Golden State Warriors in Oakland last night, while Denver has a couple of days to recuperate from a loss suffered at home against Miami. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 PM EDT and to be broadcasted nationally on both ESPN and TSN.
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Houston Nuggets at Denver Nuggets Overview<br />
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As mentioned previously, James Harden and company come in off a stellar defeat of the Golden State Warriors on the road in Oakland where they pulled off a 132-127 double overtime victory in what was an instant classic. The Rockets came in as a double-digit underdog and managed to take down the juggernaut Western Conference Champions.
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Denver comes in off a rough defeat at home where the Nuggets took on the Miami Heat falling by a score of 106-98. Denver has a lot of young talent in their ranks, including guards Will Barton and Emmanuelle Mudiay as well as forward Danilo Gallinari who comprise a potent offense. The Nuggets have won their last three against the Rockets.
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Houston at Denver Key Betting Trends<br />
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Denver and Houston spot opposite records on the year. Currently, the Rockets sit at 12-7 SU with a 13-6 record against the spread showcasing the fact they are a true value play. Conversely, Denver sits at 7-11 straight up but also has boded excellent value against the spread with a mark of 11-7.
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Public Money Consensus<br />
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So far we have seen 97% of the public jump on the Rockets as a road dog against the spread. Mirroring numbers have taken form in this market as 62% like the Nuggets. As for the Total Line, we have seen little action move the Over/Under at this time with the market resting at 222 in what is expected to be an offense oriented affair.
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Houston Nuggets at Denver Nuggets Prediction
The Nuggets are a team that can be exceptionally dangerous if they are taken lightly by any means. This team has a plethora of talent and while Houston may have James Harden at leading the way, Mudiay and Barton may soon be the next big thing in the NBA. While many may speak of Houston’s ability to score this does not bear much consequence to Denver who enjoys applying a similar approach. Denver will let opponents score as much as they so want as the Nuggets are a team that enjoy bursts of offense that can be outright volcanic. Much of what we are seeing here is an overreaction to what went down in Oakland last night. The upset of Golden State is bound to generate some fanfare and takers are going to disregard the fact that Houston may enter this one gassed after the marathon win they pulled off last night. The Nuggets are the fresher team and can certainly keep this one close if at nothing else pull off the upset outright by virtue of the competitive edge they have held recently.
Free Pick:
Take Denver +1.5
