Nuggets vs Trail Blazers Prediction
I was high on the Trail Blazers before the season started, and we’ve made money on them. As I’ve said before, I’ll back the Trail Blazers a lot this season, especially as an underdog. However, the Trail Blazers are still without Morant, and they’re playing the Nuggets on the road, who are at full strength for the first time this season. I’d need more points to consider the Blazers in this spot. The Nuggets have a long history of beating teams into the ground at home, and if an opponent doesn’t have all of its pieces in place, it can get dark. The line is reasonable. Give me the Nuggets on Monday night.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Jazz, lost to the Grizzlies, and they play the Suns next. The Trail Blazers have won 14 of their last 19 games.
The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 122.8 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 114 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Deni Avdija is averaging 22.8 points and 7.5 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 18.5 points and 3.8 rebounds. Ja Morant is the third double-digit scorer, and Toumani Camara is grabbing 1.8 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 69.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets beat the Pelicans and Suns, and they play the Raptors next. The Nuggets have won 16 of their last 18 regular season games.
The Denver Nuggets are averaging 110.8 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 114 points on 46 percent shooting. Jamal Murray is averaging 22.5 points and 5 rebounds, while Nikola Jokic is averaging 22 points and 10.5 rebounds. DeMar DeRozan is the third double-digit scorer, and Aaron Gordon is grabbing 6.5 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won each of their last 12 home games against the Trail Blazers.
- The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last 11 night games at Ball Arena.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as road underdogs against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in six of their last seven home games when playing with a rest advantage.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The Nuggets have lost three of their last four games as favorites against Northwest Division opponents.
- The road team has won each of the Trail Blazers’ last four games.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Nuggets’ last four games.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against Northwest Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Nuggets’ last seven night games at Ball Arena have gone OVER the total points line.
- Nine of the Trail Blazers’ last 10 games against the Nuggets following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
Denver Nuggets Player Facts
- Nikola Jokic has recorded four games with 10+ assists this season – equal to the most of any player in the league.
- Christian Braun has recorded 3+ steals in three consecutive appearances – equal to the longest active streak of any player in the league.
Portland Trail Blazers Player Facts
- Toumani Camara ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (5.5) this season.
- Donovan Clingan ranks T4th amongst qualified players for blocks per game (2.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nuggets have recorded the largest comeback win from a Q3 deficit this season – trailed by 19 points vs. the Pelicans on October 24.
- Three different Nuggets players have scored 25+ points in a game this season – equal-most in the league.
- The Trail Blazers rank 1st in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (44.8).
- The Trail Blazers rank 1st in the league for Q2 win percentage this season (80.0%).