New Orleans at Denver

New Orleans won't want to get into a track meet in the thin Denver air, especially after coming off an overtime loss at Phoenix. The UNDER is 10-3 in the Hornets last 13 vs. a team with a winning record and 40-18 UNDER the total against the NBA Northwest. This is not a good offensive team, 23rd in the NBA in scoring, and faces a Denver Nugget team that is playing good defense, 19th in points allowed and off a win over Golden State allowing 91 points. They showcased their commitment to defense right off the bat allowing 21 first quarter points. The UNDER is 6-2 in the Nuggets last eight home games and 7-1 UNDER the total in their last eight against a team with a losing record. And when these teams meet the UNDER is 11-3 in the last 14 meetings. The last time they met was a 94-92 final and the first quarter was 20-18, so the value is with less scoring in the first half. Play the Hornets/Nuggets First Half UNDER the Total.