Brooklyn at Denver

The Brooklyn Nets looked like a team that was on its way towards the top of the Eastern Conference a year ago, but they certainly have taken a step back this season at 22-31. Despite the poor play, the Nets would get the eighth playoff slot if the season ended right now. This team has been playing better of late, having a winning record in their last seven games, and they are 6-3 ATS in their last nine, playing over the line. They have played better teams in their last 17 games where they have been posted as a favorite just two times, this will be the third. The Nets have been more effective defensively in games where they have the better team. Their last five as a favorite shows them allowing just 92 points per game. Denver has long ago been out of any playoff contntion, and the team is playing like there is nothing left to play for. And over the last 17 games, they are just 2-15. The Nuggets, who have long been an offensive oriented team, have averaged a tick over 95 points per game in their last 17. The Nets have bounced back with a better all around effort after allowing 100+ in their last game where they are 5-1 ATS in their last six. The Nuggets have been no-shows vs. a losing team where they are 20-45-2 ATS in their last 67. Brooklyn comes into this one at 17-8 to the UNDER in their last 25 on the road, and this series has played UNDER the total in each of the last four meetings. Make the play on Brooklyn, and the UNDER.