You really have to almost throw out the Hornets performance in Game 4 when looking at any prop as they just can't be that flat two games in a row. Now, they may very well get smoked again - but shooting 2/15 from 3 point land and 31% from the floor for the game - that will improve, I think. The Nuggets are the constant here having hit 11,9,9 & 10 3's in Games 1-4. Only once did they fail to attempt 20 3's, also a plus meaning the volume gives a better shot at getting past this number. Outside of their ridiculously bad performance in Game 4, the Hornets had hit 9/21, 9/16 & 7/20 from beyond the arc in Games 1-3. New Orleans has been giving up almost 45% from 3 in their last 5, while Denver has given up over 42%. Denver has hit almost 47% of their own 3's in that span, while New Orleans is at just above 38%. The Hornets obviously have to step up here and get back to their long range form from the beginning of this series. I expect them to do that a bit as they really need that weapon if they are going to keep this game close.
If New Orleans can step up and can 6 or more, I feel like this one has a solid shot and the juice for once is solid at my book at +100.
If New Orleans can step up and can 6 or more, I feel like this one has a solid shot and the juice for once is solid at my book at +100.
