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It took seven quarters for the Nuggets' offense to finally click. But I think Denver is the better of the two clubs and will take the momentum from Game 2 into Thursday's game. I have Denver rated 1.5 points better and hate to give home-court points when the visitor is the better team. However, in this case I'm giving San Antonio three points for their home court. the value is on the underdog.
The Spurs have dominated the Nuggets for seven of eight quarters in Games 1 and 2. Yet the series is even due to a surge of 39 points in the fourth quarter of Game 2. Can the Spurs and coach Popovich recover at home? Expect a tighter game from start to finish and for the Spurs home court regular season record to boost them ATS. Grab the Spurs
The Spurs return home after splitting two games in Denver. They ranked sixth in the NBA in covering the spread at home (24-17) while the Nuggets were the mirror opposite, going 17-24 ATS on the road, second worst in the league. This line has moved quickly in San Antonio's direction, but it's still the play here. The Spurs cover nearly 60 percent of my simulations at this line.