The Denver Nuggets and Portland Trail Blazers meet Friday in NBA action at the Moda Center. Here’s a Trail Blazers vs Nuggets Prediction. This article will include a Trail Blazers vs Nuggets Pick.
Denver Nuggets Betting Preview
The Denver Nuggets beat the Pelicans and Timberwolves, and they play the Kings next. The Nuggets have won 6 of their last 7 regular season games.
The Denver Nuggets are averaging 128.3 points on 52.7 percent shooting and allowing 112.5 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Jamal Murray is averaging 27 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Aaron Gordon is averaging 21.3 points and 5.5 rebounds. Nikola Jokic is the third double-digit scorer, and Christian Braun is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Denver Nuggets are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 89.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Denver Nuggets are allowing 31.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47 rebounds per game.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Lakers and Jazz, and they play the Lakers next. The Trail Blazers have lost 6 of their last 13 games.
The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 123.6 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 118.6 points on 48.6 percent shooting. Deni Avdija is averaging 22.6 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Jerami Grant is averaging 21.6 points and 2.6 rebounds. Jrue Holiday is the third double-digit scorer and Shaedon Sharpe is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 86 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The Trail Blazers have won each of their last eight home games against the Nuggets following a road win.
- The Nuggets have lost four of their last five road games.
- The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in each of their last eight home games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games at Moda Center.
Why the Denver Nuggets will win
- The Nuggets have won each of their last six games against the Trail Blazers following a home win.
- The Trail Blazers have lost nine of their last 11 games against Nuggets teams that held a winning record.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Nuggets’ last five games.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Trail Blazers’ last seven games against the Nuggets following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Nuggets’ last six games at Moda Center have gone OVER the total points line.
Portland Trail Blazers Player Facts
- Jrue Holiday has recorded five games with 5+ assists this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
- Donovan Clingan ranks T6th in the league for second chance points (22) this season.
Denver Nuggets Player Facts
- Nikola Jokic ranks 1st amongst qualified players for assists per game (11.3) this season.
- Aaron Gordon ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Trail Blazers rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (12.2).
- The Trail Blazers rank 1st in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (23.0).
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for point differential per game this season (+15.8).
- The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for assists per game this season (31.8).
Trail Blazers vs Nuggets Injury Report
The Trail Blazers will be without Damian Lillard, Kris Murray, Matisse Thybulle, and Scoot Henderson. Robert Williams III is questionable with a knee injury.
Jamal Murray is questionable for the Nuggets with a calf injury.
Trail Blazers vs Nuggets Prediction
The Trail Blazers are worth a look in the underdog role, as they’re a young, athletic team on the rise and could make a statement in this spot. However, the Nuggets are on a roll right now, with wins and covers in each of their last 3 games. The Nuggets are clicking on both sides of the ball, and it’s their defense that’s been most impressive. When the Nuggets are playing at this level, it’s hard to bet against them. I’d need more points to consider the Trail Blazers. Give me the Nuggets and the soft line.