*10* SURE SHOT on Denver Nuggets.

The Minnesota Timberwolves had lost four straight prior to Wednesday's 123-122 OT win against the lowly Lakers. I think they'll be back to their losing ways when they travel to Denver Friday night.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Rebound Time For The Nuggets - Denver opened a three-game homestand with a 85-74 loss against the red hot Orlando Tuesday. It has had two full days of rest to prepare for this game, and its 5-2 ATS in its last seven after scoring less than 75 points in its previous game.

2. Home Cookin' - Admittedly not much has been cookin' at Pepsi Center in recent weeks as the Nuggets last win in front of the home-town came against the Rockets on November 14th. The Nuggets must be desperate to record a win in their own building by now.

3. X-Factor - The Nuggets guard Gary Harris has missed the last six games with a concussion but is likely to be back in the team tonight.

Selection: This is a play on the Denver Nuggets (10*)