Denver kicks off a season high seven game road trip tonight at Philadelphia in the first game of TNTs double-header. The Nuggets ride into this game on a two game winning streak both SU and ATS. Going back further, we find that DEN is 7-3 both SU and ATS their last ten games. This latest stretch has improved George Karls bunch to 33-28 SU and 30-31 ATS overall, as well as 13-16 SU and 14-15 ATS on the trail. Note further that his team is just 11-14 ATS vs. the East but 10-6 ATS in competitively priced games (+3 to -3). Philadelphia for their part is coming off a 104-101loss to Boston as a 2-point road favorite. It was the 76ers second straight loss (both SU and ATS) and dropped them to 30-30 SU and 28-31-1 ATS overall. Despite their mediocre mark, the Sixers are just two games behind New Jersey atop of the Atlantic Division (Denver by the way is three games ahead of Utah in the Northwest Division). We should also point out that Philly is 19-12 SU and 16-14-1 ATS at the Wachovia Center. This includes a 9-7 ATS mark when hosting teams with a winning record and 4-3 ATS as a home underdog. They are also a rock solid 15-9 ATS outside their conference but a disastrous 7-13 ATS in competitively priced games. These teams already met once this year with Philadelphia coming out ahead 108-106 as a 4-point road dog in Mile High. The nightcap of TNTs double dip includes a fantastic Western Conference showdown between the Spurs and Suns in the desert. San Antonio is coming off a 98-85 road loss to the Clippers, which snapped a 7-0 SU and 6-1 ATS run. Those results put the Spurs at 47-13 SU and 29-30-1 ATS overall, as well as 21-10 SU and 13-17-1 ATS away from the Alamo. We also find that SA is a paltry 5-10 ATS when visiting teams with a winning record but 2-1 ATS in their only three games as an underdog this season. In case you are wondering, they also check in at a somewhat resilient 7-5 ATS after a loss this year. The Suns meanwhile ride into this game on a red-hot 11-0 SU and 7-4 ATS run. Before we go any further, we should mention one huge caveat for tonights game Steve Nash is a game decision because of an ankle injury. In any event, the latest run has improved Phoenix to 42-17 SU and a solid 34-25 ATS on the year. We should also point out that PHO is 24-8 SU and 16-16 ATS at US Airways Arena. Breaking down their home mark further, the Suns check in at 8-3 ATS when the visitor boasts a winning record. We should also note that PHO is an incredible 8-1 ATS as a favorite of -3.5 or less! They are also 2-0 ATS vs. the Spurs this year (1-1 SU) with one meeting at each teams venue. But they have a Herculean challenge tonight facing the defending champs, especially if they are without their reigning MVP. That is it for now. Good luck with your bets! |
