Occam’s Razor explains those year-plus trends from Denver without much stress: Sportsbooks adjust league-wide for the second night of a back-to-back, but the Nuggets ethos bucks that trend. If that sounds absurd, it’s because it is. The Nuggets went 8-4 ATS last year on the second night of back-to-backs. This apparent culture goes beyond just rallying when doubted. Last season, the Nuggets went 14-7 against the spread as underdogs, including 10-11 straight up. That has continued this season, with Denver going 2-0 ATS and SU as an underdog, including last night’s 119-111 win at Phoenix as a 1.5-point underdog. Nuggets vs Kings oddsĭenver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone and two-time MVP Nikola Jokic have built a culture in that locker room, one that doesn’t seem to care who is available, who is tired, or why Denver might be an underdog. That’s our thinking in our free NBA picks and predictions as we preview the Nuggets vs the Kings on December 2, with tip set for 10:00 ET. The Sacramento Kings have had an up-and-down week, but two days of additional rest may not be enough to put away the Nuggets easily. However, Denver has enjoyed considerable success when playing as underdogs. Tonight, on the second night of a back-to-back, they stand as five-point underdogs in the latest NBA odds. Doubt the Denver Nuggets at your own risk, as doing so has been a losing strategy.
