Portland Trail Blazers (15-34) vs. Denver Nuggets (34-16)
The Line: Denver Nuggets -12.5; Over/Under: +220
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We conclude the NBA action on Sunday, February 4 with this Northwest Division clash, so make sure you check out the Nuggets vs Trail Blazers Player Prop Bets. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers will meet in the second game of a back-to-back set after the Nuggets were better in the opening clash.
Nuggets vs Trail Blazers Player Prop Bets – Nikola Jokic Over 25.5 Points (-120)
Nikola Jokic recorded his 15th triple-double of the season as he posted 27 points, a season-high 22 rebounds, and 12 assists in a win over the Blazers two nights ago. In eight of the previous 11 games, Jokic scored 26+ points, while in those three he failed to do so, he finished with 25 points.
The Joker is Denver’s leader in points (26.3), rebounds (12.3), assists (9.1), blocks (0.9), and minutes per game (33.8) this season. He does it all on the floor, but Portland’s defense against opposing centers is not great, so I am backing Jokic to score 26+ points tonight.
The Trail Blazers allow 24.0 ppg to centers, and Jokic will have 15-20 shots, so I am confident he’ll get at least 26. Jokic makes around five free throws per game, while he made 10+ field goals in nine of the previous ten games.
Malcolm Brogdon Over 21.5 Points and Assists (-114)
Malcolm Brogdon is only the fourth-best scorer on the Trail Blazers with 15.7 ppg, but he is the best assist-maker with 5.5 apg. this season. He didn’t shoot well from the floor in the last two games, making just ten of 25 attempts, and therefore, he failed to combine for over 21.5 PTS and AST.
However, in seven straight games before, Brogdon did combine for 22+ PTS and AST. Given he logged 35+ minutes in six of the past eight games, I am backing him to bounce back tonight. His direct guardian, Jamal Murray, is not a good defender, so Brogdon should easily eclipse an 11-point display from two nights ago.
Denver allows 24.0 ppg and 8.3 apg to the opposing point guards this year. Although the Blazers are the worst team in the NBA when it comes to assists per game (22.5), Brogdon did register 6+ dimes in each of the previous nine games.
I am pretty sure both of the Nuggets vs Trail Blazers Player Prop Bets will hit tonight. For more NBA prop picks, you’re welcome to read the Raptors vs Thunder Player Prop Bets on Sunday, February 4.
