Denver Nuggets Home - Second of Back-to-Back Betting Trend

The Nuggets' struggles as home favorites on the second night of back-to-backs stem from Denver's unique altitude advantage becoming a liability in these specific circumstances. While visiting teams typically struggle with the thin air at 5,280 feet, the Nuggets themselves face fatigue accumulation that neutralizes their environmental edge. Their conditioning advantage evaporates when legs are heavy from the previous night's game. Denver's offensive system, built around Nikola Jokic's cerebral playmaking and constant movement, requires sharp mental processing and precise timing. On tired legs, the intricate passing lanes and off-ball screens that define their identity become sluggish, leading to turnovers and contested shots. The altitude that usually saps opponents' energy instead amplifies the Nuggets' own oxygen debt from back-to-back games. The psychological factor compounds this physical reality. Playing at home creates expectation pressure, especially when favored, but the team's energy reserves are depleted. Role players who typically thrive in Denver's supportive environment struggle to maintain their usual intensity levels. Bettors should target the under in these spots, as Denver's offensive efficiency drops significantly when their ball movement stagnates. This trend carries the most weight when the Nuggets are favored by more than six points against rested opponents.