Denver (21-12, 17-16 ATS) at Phoenix (23-10, 14-18-1 ATS)
Two of the hottest teams in the NBA meet up for the first time this season as Denver travels to the desert to battle the Suns.
The Nuggets won their third in a row and sixth in their last seven games on Sunday night, crushing the 76ers 109-96 as an 8½-point home favorite. The Nuggets are 7-2 ATS during their hot streak, including 3-0 ATS as an underdog.
Phoenix comes into this one off of Saturday’s 118-113 loss to the Hornets as an eight-point home favorite, snapping a four-game winning streak. The Suns, who haven’t lost consecutive games since Dec. 8 and 10, are 4-8-1 ATS in their last 13 contests, including 1-5 ATS at home.
The Suns have won eight of the last 10 against Denver, going 6-4 ATS. The host is also 7-2 SU and ATS in the last nine series clashes.
Phoenix has failed to cash in seven of its last eight games at the US Airways Center, all as a favorite. Meanwhile, Denver has won three in a row on the road and is 4-0 ATS in its last four on the highway.
The Nuggets are 5-1 ATS in their last six against Western Conference opponents, but Phoenix is 3-9-1 ATS in its last 13 against the West.
The under is 7-4 in Phoenix’ last 11 games, but the over is 6-3 in Denver’s last nine overall land 3-0 in its last three as a visitor.
ATS ADVANTAGE: DENVER
San Antonio (23-9, 17-15 ATS at Golden State (19-15, 16-18 ATS)
The Spurs conclude a brief two-game trip to California when they take on the Warriors, who have lost back-to-back games for the first time since starting the season 0-6.
San Antonio edged the Clippers 88-82 on Sunday, but failed to cover as a 7½-point road favorite. Although they have won consecutive games, they’re still just 6-6 in their last 12 outings and 2-7 ATS in their last nine, including three straight non-covers in their last three overall and three straight non-covers on the road.
The Warriors have been blown out in their last two contests, falling 121-99 at Dallas as 5½-point road underdog on Wednesday and losing 116-104 to the Hornets as a three-point favorite on Friday. Golden State is mired in a 6-10 ATS funk.
The Spurs’ current 6-6 streak began with a 96-84 loss at Golden State as a 1½-point road underdog back on Dec. 11, a game in which star forward Tim Duncan didn’t play. It was just the fifth time in the last 37 meetings that San Antonio lost to Golden State going back to Duncan’s rookie season. Despite the setback, the Spurs are still 8-4 ATS in the last 12 meetings.
The home team has cashed in 12 of the last 16 series meetings. Also the favorite is 4-0 ATS in the last four.
Seven of the Spurs’ nine losses have come on the road, where they’re 5-7 SU and ATS for the season. That includes a 1-4 SU and ATS record in the last five.
Golden State is only 8-7 on its home floor (6-9 ATS), including consecutive upset losses to the Hornets and Nuggets in the last two. The Warriors are in ATS slumps of 0-4 at home, 0-4 as a favorite and 1-6 when playing on two or more days of rest.
San Antonio is 1-5 ATS this season when playing on the second night of a back-to-back situation.
The Warriors have followed an 8-2-1 “under” streak by going over the total in their last three. For San Antonio, the under is on a 9-3 run, starting with the Dec. 11 loss at Golden State. Prior to that game, these teams had topped the total in five straight meetings.
ATS ADVANTAGE: NONE
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Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns
- The fans at US Airways Center will be treated to a game between the Denver Nuggets and the Phoenix Suns when they take their seats on Monday.
The Nuggets defeated Philadelphia 109-06 as an 8.5-point favorite last time out. The combined score caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (205).
Allen Iverson poured in 38 points for Denver, while Carmelo Anthony added 23 points in the win.
Phoenix had 13 turnovers in Saturday's 118-113 loss to New Orleans, falling as 8-point home favorites. The 231 points scored were OVER the posted total of 208.5.
Leandro Barbosa dropped 28 points, and Steve Nash notched 23 points and 11 assists for the Suns.
Current streak:
Denver has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Denver: 21-12 SU, 17-16 ATS
Phoenix: 23-10 SU, 14-18-1 ATS
Denver most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Orlando are 7-3
After playing Philadelphia are 3-7
After a win are 6-4
Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Monday are 8-2
Before playing Indiana are 6-4
After playing New Orleans are 7-3
After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Denver is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Denver is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Denver is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver's last 6 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Phoenix is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Denver
Phoenix is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Denver
Phoenix is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Denver
Phoenix is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Denver home to Orlando, Friday, January 11
Phoenix home to Indiana, Wednesday, January 9
San Antonio Spurs vs. Golden State Warriors
- The San Antonio Spurs and the Golden State Warriors will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Oracle Arena.
The Spurs defeated the Clippers 88-82 as a 7.5-point favorite last time out. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (181).
Tony Parker scored 26 points for San Antonio and Manu Ginobili delivered 23 points in the win.
Golden State were outrebounded by ten in Friday's 116-104 loss to New Orleans, falling as 3-point home favorites. The 220 points scored were OVER the posted total of 208.5.
Baron Davis dropped a game-high 26 points, and Al Harrington came off the bench with 24 points for the Warriors.
Current streak:
San Antonio has won 2 straight games.
Golden State has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
San Antonio: 23-9 SU, 17-15 ATS
Golden State: 19-15 SU, 16-18 ATS
San Antonio most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing Detroit are 7-3
After playing LA Clippers are 7-3
After a win are 6-4
Golden State most recently:
When playing on Monday are 2-8
Before playing Portland are 6-4
After playing New Orleans are 3-7
After a loss are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio's last 5 games on the road
San Antonio is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio's last 6 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 9 of San Antonio's last 11 games when playing on the road against Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Golden State's last 6 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Golden State's last 11 games when playing at home against San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games
Golden State is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home
Next up:
San Antonio home to Detroit, Thursday, January 10
Golden State at Portland, Wednesday, January 9
Eastern Illinois leading scorer G Romain Martin is listed as questionable for Monday's game.
Loyola-Chicago F Leon Young is listed as doubtful for Monday's game.
Suns G Raja Bell is listed as questionable for Monday's game.