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Nuggets vs. Nets

Jokic Leads the Way as Nuggets Beat Nets

The Nuggets just secured their first win of the season by defeating the Raptors 127-125 in overtime. The Nuggets were trailing for most of the game and had to fight hard to force overtime and come away with the victory, especially after Barnes got injured and had to leave the game in the fourth quarter. Apart from Jokic, the rest of the team has not been performing well this season. While Murray made the clutch layup that sent the game into overtime, his overall performance was not ideal, and Westbrook's current form has also been average. Jokic has been on fire recently, scoring 40 points in each of the last two games. It will be challenging for the Nuggets if they have to rely heavily on Jokic every game.

The Nets secured their first win of the season by defeating the Bucks 115-102. Lee made his debut and scored 1 point from a free throw. Thomas continued his good form by scoring 32 points, and Schroder contributed 29 points, 4 rebounds, and 6 assists. However, Smith had a poor shooting night with only 1 made field goal out of 8 attempts. The Nets do not seem to be focused on their overall record this season and are more focused on developing their young players.

The point spread for this game is set at 5.5 points in favor of the Nuggets. After finally securing their first win of the season, the Nuggets might be able to breathe a sigh of relief and find better form. There is still a significant gap in talent between the two teams, and Jokic's recent form makes it difficult to contain him. I expect the Nuggets to easily win this game on the road, so I recommend betting on them to cover the spread as the away team.

Mavericks vs. Timberwolves

Hardaway in Good Form as Timberwolves Edge Mavericks

The Mavericks defeated the Jazz 110-102 in their previous game. Doncic did not have a good shooting night, making only 5 of his 22 attempts, including going 1 for 9 from three-point range. Fortunately, other players stepped up and helped the team secure the win. Irving scored 23 points and contributed 6 rebounds and 9 assists, while Klay added 18 points. Washington recorded a double-double with 12 points, 11 rebounds, along with 4 steals and 2 blocks. Kleber had 14 points and 3 blocks off the bench, and Finney-Smith struggled with his shooting, making only 1 of his 8 shot attempts. The Mavericks heavily rely on their outside shooting, while the Timberwolves have a more balanced lineup.

The Timberwolves defeated the Raptors 112-101, with Randle scoring 24 points and adding 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Edwards also had a strong performance with 24 points, and Conley showed signs of aging this season. The Timberwolves' defense is anchored by Gobert, and their recent trades have shown promising results. It remains to be seen how far they can go this season.

The point spread for this game is set at 5.5 points in favor of the Timberwolves. Both teams have their clear leaders, with the Mavericks relying more on outside shooting and the Timberwolves having a more balanced approach. The Timberwolves have been in slightly better form recently and have the advantage of playing at home. I expect the Timberwolves to defeat the Mavericks, although the game might be close. In the end, the Timberwolves will win but not cover the spread, so I recommend betting on the Mavericks to cover as the away team.

Kings vs. Jazz

Mitchell Struggles as Kings Beat Jazz to Secure a Win

The Kings easily defeated the Trail Blazers 111-98 to secure their first win of the season. Fox had a good game, scoring 24 points, while Hield contributed on both ends of the court with 18 points and 3 blocks. Barnes had 23 points and 3 steals, and Monk came off the bench to score 12 points. The Kings have a solid lineup this season, and their goal is to make it to the playoffs.

The Jazz have started the season with three consecutive losses, the only team without a win. Mitchell has been struggling since the start of the season, scoring only 17 points on 4-of-15 shooting in their loss to the Mavericks. Gobert is still a defensive powerhouse for the Jazz, but they need more contributions from players like Conley to improve their form.

The point spread for this game is set at 5.5 points in favor of the Kings. The Jazz have been in average form, and Mitchell's performance has been below par. The Kings, on the other hand, have been playing well overall and have a balanced lineup. I expect the Kings to comfortably win this game on the road, so I recommend betting on them to cover the spread as the away team.

Pelicans vs. Warriors

Curry's Absence and Pelicans' Strong Form Lead to Victory Over Warriors

The Pelicans unexpectedly lost to the Trail Blazers in their previous game. Zion had a poor shooting night, making only 4 of his 12 attempts. Although he managed to score 14 points by getting to the free-throw line multiple times, his overall performance was not ideal, and he also had 3 turnovers. Ingram also struggled, shooting only 7-of-17 from the field. On the other hand, Hawkins and Marshall showed good form for the Pelicans.

The Warriors suffered their first loss of the season, falling 104-112 to the Clippers. The biggest blow for the team was Curry's ankle injury, which will force him to miss some time. According to Coach Kerr, Wiggins might also be absent for the game against the Pelicans. In the game against the Clippers, Wiggins scored 29 points, being the Warriors' best player apart from Curry.

The point spread for this game is set at 3.5 points in favor of the Pelicans. With Curry's absence and a potential absence from Wiggins as well, the Warriors will face significant offensive challenges. Although the Warriors showed depth against weaker opponents in their first two games, they could not capitalize against the Clippers. Considering the Pelicans' recent victory over the strong Trail Blazers and the uncertain status of Curry and Wiggins, I expect the Pelicans to win this game on the road. Therefore, I recommend betting on the Pelicans to cover the spread as the away team.