Amen Thompson (Houston Rockets) Under 12.5 Rebounds + Assists (-141)

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When you look at Amen Thompson's recent performance, especially on the road, it's hard not to lean towards the under on his combined rebounds and assists total of 12.5 against the Nuggets. Over his last five games, he's averaged a modest 7.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists, which puts him well below that threshold. Notably, when playing away, those numbers dip slightly, with averages of 7.8 rebounds and just 3.8 assists. In matchups against Denver, Thompson has struggled to make a significant impact, posting only 9 rebounds and zero assists in their last five encounters. Considering his recent trend, he's hit the under in all six of his last games and impressively in all four away games. With the Nuggets boasting a tough defensive setup, it seems clear that Thompson's contributions will be limited, making the under a strong play here.

Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets) Over 27.5 Points (-130)

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As the Denver Nuggets gear up to face the Houston Rockets, all eyes should be on Nikola Jokic, particularly when it comes to his scoring. At home, Jokic has shown a knack for stepping up, averaging just over 28 points in his last five outings-impressive enough to suggest that he's ready to light it up against a Houston defense that has struggled to contain elite scorers. In fact, when facing the Rockets, he's averaged 28.6 points over their last five encounters, making this matchup especially promising. Jokic has also hit the over on 27.5 points in 8 of his last 14 home games, solidifying his reputation as a prolific scorer in front of the Denver crowd. With an expected stat value of 30.02, it's hard to imagine he won't exceed that mark. This is a prime opportunity to back Jokic for the over-he's primed to deliver a performance that Nuggets fans won't forget.

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