Denver at Portland

The Nuggets have regained the form they showed in the second half of last year. They've reeled off six straight wins and have covered the spread in 9 of their last 12 contests. Despite their problems earlier this season, with Karl as their coach, the Nuggets have covered 63% of the time in the favorite role. Over the past three seasons, Denver is 8-1 SU and 6-3 ATS vs. Portland. Division home underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points off a cover where the team lost the game straight up as an underdog are only 33-67 (33%) ATS since 1996. Denver is lighting it up offensively while playing solid defense. Denver for two stars.