Denver at Minnesota

The public is catching on to how good the Nuggets have become since the trade for Chauncey Billups. They have won seven of ten, and consequently the public is all over Denver in this one with more than three out of every four bets coming in on Denver. But Minnesota isn't as bad as their 4-10 record indicates. Al Jefferson is coming into his own, averaging 22 points and 10 boards per game. Even with Billups on the floor, Minnesota kept the game within six points when these two teams last met in Denver. Since that game, the T-Wolves have won three of five games. Denver has not dominated on the road, going 5-4 SU and ATS. Minnesota has really stepped up their defense lately and I like them to keep this one close.