Denver at Brooklyn

Denver has split its last two with a blowout win at Detroit (119-100) and a close loss at the Knicks, 116-110. They're the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference with an offense that is Top 10 in the NBA in scoring behind star Nikola Jokic. The defense is 13th in points allowed with coach Mike Malone 44-24 ATS on the road off a road loss, plus 55-34 ATS away from home when playing the second of a back-to-back. Brooklyn has lost two straight, the latter at home against Sacramento as a favorite, 101-96. The Nets are on a 25-49 spread run at home, including 11-23 ATS at home after a defeat. They're also 2-16 ATS at home after failing to cover in two straight contests. Play Denver.