The Nuggets aren't as bad as they've looked. Tonight they catch a Houston team missing several key players due to COVID-19 protocols. Lay the points as Denver avoids a third straight home loss and covers.

The Nuggets have looked brutal to start the campaign. They're 0-2, including a season-opening loss to Sacramento. This is a perfect spot as Houston is missing some key guys. Lay the wood.

The Nuggets are a shocking 0-2 at home so far, but they still have the best home-court advantage in the NBA because of the altitude, and they will get well here against a Rockets side missing the likes of John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins, Eric Gordon and Ben McLemore (and a few others) due to COVID protocols. Having such a thin roster is never good, but especially in Denver.