This will no doubt be an amazing series between two great teams, but I'll gladly back Denver at this number in Game 1 of the series.

Phoenix has the better starting five (probably), but they sacrificed a lot of depth when they traded for Kevin Durant, and it will be tough for them to adjust to the altitude in Denver.

Suns are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Nuggets are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

8* PLAY ON DENVER NUGGETS.