POR +2 vs DEN?? Am I missing something? Help me out here

[PickoMoff]

Why is Portland the underdog here? Are they that bad on the road or is Denver that good at home? Portland is the superior team IMO. Is someone out for POR? Did DEN get back a big piece? Some insight would be good! Thanks!

[44 Mag]

See aireent777 post.

[suicidekings]

5th game in 7 days
Portland 0-2 on the road
Sea level to high altitude for the second half of a B2B after a tough game last night

I can see Portland starting well, but it's asking a lot for them to sustain a high energy level for the full game in this situation against a team that likes to run.

[Brutus84]

Because they played yesterday dummy

[R.P. McMurphy]

5th gm in 7.nights more of a red flag for me to stay away from Port than b2b. That and they had to overcome a huge deficit last night and probably exerted a little more energy on both ends grinding that one out. Nugs seem pretty bad this year and not clicking with new coach. Don't think I will be afraid of backing teams in b2b going into Denver this season especially a younger squad like Port. The Sac Queens did it recently after what had to be a big emotional win for them over Dippers. With the sum of all factors tho 5th in 7 and last night's grinder I would stay away from Port tonight.

[mtofell]

Portland is young, early in the season, DEN is terrible. I was just listening to NBA radio on XM and they were talking about Bryan Shaw probably getting fired soon. DEN is a dumpster fire.... totally under achieving. I'm on POR for sure. I came in to make pretty much this exact post. I think the line is the reverse of what it should be.

[PickoMoff]

See aireent777 post.

Just read it thanks.

[PickoMoff]

5th game in 7 days
Portland 0-2 on the road
Sea level to high altitude for the second half of a B2B after a tough game last night

I can see Portland starting well, but it's asking a lot for them to sustain a high energy level for the full game in this situation against a team that likes to run.

Will have to do some more research on this "High altitude" angle and see. Doesn't seem like much to me especially seeing how BAD Denver is this season. If the team were at least close I would have considered it more.

[PickoMoff]

5th gm in 7.nights more of a red flag for me to stay away from Port than b2b. That and they had to overcome a huge deficit last night and probably exerted a little more energy on both ends grinding that one out. Nugs seem pretty bad this year and not clicking with new coach. Don't think I will be afraid of backing teams in b2b going into Denver this season especially a younger squad like Port. The Sac Queens did it recently after what had to be a big emotional win for them over Dippers. With the sum of all factors tho 5th in 7 and last night's grinder I would stay away from Port tonight.

Fading Denver is the exact reason I love Portland. Denver is bottom 23-30 in the league IMO based on how they've been playing and Portland is top 10. So giving Portland +3 is something I can't pass up banking on an "b2b" and "high altitude" angle. And seeing that most of the money is coming in on Denver, I can say it ain't a "trap game".

BOL!

[PickoMoff]

Portland is young, early in the season, DEN is terrible. I was just listening to NBA radio on XM and they were talking about Bryan Shaw probably getting fired soon. DEN is a dumpster fire.... totally under achieving. I'm on POR for sure. I came in to make pretty much this exact post. I think the line is the reverse of what it should be.

This is the same way I feel buddy! I pounding Portland!

BOL!

[PickoMoff]

Thank you for the input guys! Appreciate it!

[SpreadSniper]

the "high altitude" angle is something that has been around forever.... basically it says fade teams coming into Denver/Utah, having to play on the 2nd leg of a b2b. The lower they were the night before (in terms of altitude) the bigger the impact given their bodies don't have a chance to acclimatize to the adjustment in elevation whereas the home team (Nugs/Jazz) have been chilling in said conditions. The older the player the greater the supposed impact.

[44 Mag]

Just read it thanks.

In case you weren't with us last year, air.... is about the best on here for NBA. Never saw him do MLB or NFL, but he knows his shit in the NBA, even though it is early. Don't have to tail, but just watch him as the season goes, nobody sharper than him. BOL.

[blstrick5]

I love Portland but Denver is the play here.

[Covy]

Portland in a pleaser tonight. If this team starts fast unlike last night, it's a long night for the Nuggets

[spankmythighs]

Love the OVER here. Denver has 0 defense giving up 108 per game while still managing to score a 100 a gm.

[suicidekings]

Will have to do some more research on this "High altitude" angle and see. Doesn't seem like much to me especially seeing how BAD Denver is this season. If the team were at least close I would have considered it more.

You can look back over records from many seasons and you'll find that over-worked teams going to altitude on a B2B do not tend to play very well. Salt Lake city has a similar benefit of altitude as Denver. There's also countless research done on the effects of altitude training on athletes that's relevant here.

Doesn't mean Denver will win tonight, and being a recognized trend has led to adjustments made in the line for the effect. But like you say, it's a good reason to tread lightly on Portland moreso than to have faith in the Nuggets.

[PickoMoff]

the "high altitude" angle is something that has been around forever.... basically it says fade teams coming into Denver/Utah, having to play on the 2nd leg of a b2b. The lower they were the night before (in terms of altitude) the bigger the impact given their bodies don't have a chance to acclimatize to the adjustment in elevation whereas the home team (Nugs/Jazz) have been chilling in said conditions. The older the player the greater the supposed impact.

Noted.

[PickoMoff]

In case you weren't with us last year, air.... is about the best on here for NBA. Never saw him do MLB or NFL, but he knows his shit in the NBA, even though it is early. Don't have to tail, but just watch him as the season goes, nobody sharper than him. BOL.

Thanks, I will!

[PickoMoff]

You can look back over records from many seasons and you'll find that over-worked teams going to altitude on a B2B do not tend to play very well. Salt Lake city has a similar benefit of altitude as Denver. There's also countless research done on the effects of altitude training on athletes that's relevant here.

Doesn't mean Denver will win tonight, and being a recognized trend has led to adjustments made in the line for the effect. But like you say, it's a good reason to tread lightly on Portland moreso than to have faith in the Nuggets.

Noted! Thanks!

[lore22]

Hope you stuck to your guns!

[PickoMoff]

Hope you stuck to your guns!

Yea, I did! Thanks!

[PickoMoff]

"High altitude" my a$$!