The Portland Trail Blazers and Denver Nuggets meet Sunday in NBA action at the Ball Arena. Here’s a Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers Prediction. This article will include a Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers Pick.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Timberwolves and Pacers and play the Nets next. The Trail Blazers have won 12 of their last 20 games.
The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 115.1 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 117.1 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Deni Avdija is averaging 24.2 points and 7 rebounds, while Shaedon Sharpe is averaging 21.4 points and 4.4 rebounds. Jerami Grant is the third double-digit scorer, and Jrue Holiday is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46 rebounds per game.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets beat the Raptors, lost to the Grizzlies, and play the Suns next. The Nuggets have split their last 8 games.
The Denver Nuggets are averaging 120.7 points on 49.2 percent shooting and allowing 116.5 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Nikola Jokic is averaging 28.1 points and 12.6 rebounds, while Jamal Murray is averaging 25.2 points and 4.4 rebounds. Aaron Gordon is the third double-digit scorer, and Peyton Watson is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 39.1 percent from beyond the arc and 80.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won each of their last 10 home games against the Trail Blazers.
- The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last 17 games on the road as underdogs against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as road underdogs against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Nuggets have covered the spread in each of their last six home games against Northwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The Nuggets have lost each of their last six day games.
- The Trail Blazers have won four of their last five games.
- The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in each of their last six day games against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Nuggets’ last 10 day games at Ball Arena have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of the Trail Blazers’ last nine games against the Nuggets following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
Denver Nuggets Player Facts
- Nikola Jokic ranks 1st amongst qualified players for assists per game (10.5) this season.
- Jamal Murray is one of only five players in the league to have recorded 30+ points and 10+ assists in consecutive games this season.
Portland Trail Blazers Player Facts
- Donovan Clingan ranks 1st in the league for second-chance points (298) this season.
- Jrue Holiday is one of only nine players in the league to have recorded 12+ assists without a turnover in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for points per game this season (120.7).
- The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for steals per game this season (6.9).
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for opponent steals per game this season (11.1).
- The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for turnovers per game this season (17.3).
Nuggets vs Trail Blazers Injury Report
The Nuggets will be without Peyton Watson.
The Trail Blazers will be without Damian Lillard and Shaedon Sharpe. Vit Krejci and Jerami Grant are questionable.
Nuggets vs Trail Blazers Prediction
The Nuggets are going to get the benefit of the doubt at home, but this is a lot of points for a Trail Blazers team that’s playing well. The Trail Blazers are fighting for a play-in position and have been quietly winning games over the last month. This is also a revenge spot for the Blazers after losing to the Nuggets last month 157-103. The Nuggets haven’t been as dominant at home this season and they’ve failed to cover 3 of their last 4 games overall. The Nuggets haven’t been great in the big favorite role. Early start time for the west coast which can get weird. I’ll take a shot with the boatload of points.