Matchup: Oklahoma City at Denver Time: 9:05 PM EDT (Mon) Play: Denver (-9.5 -110) Line Source: SPORTSBOOK Posted on: December 14, 2009 @ 11:26:07 AM EST
The Nuggets struggled for a good part of their game with Phoenix the other night, but that can be excused as it was their first game back off a trip. Teams will frequently be off their game a bit in that scenario, and the fact remains Denver was still able to come back and win the game, though they missed on the number. Things should be a lot easier for the Nuggets tonight. They're in the rested homer mode with Oklahoma City losing at home to Lebron James and the Cavaliers on Sunday night. The Thunder are a rousing 7-2 ATS off a loss this season, but I'm not bothered much by that trend. On the other hand, this is only the fourth time all season that Ok City has had to play back to back, and it's the first time all year they've had to play at home and then travel for a game the next night. That's a big advantage for Denver on the scheduling dynamics, and I look for the lopsided result tonight. Give the points and back the Nuggets.