Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
| Game Time | 9:00 pm EST |
| Portland Trail Blazers Line | +8.5 |
| Denver Nuggets Line | -8.5 |
| Total | 233.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
Below is a detailed analysis for Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
Two teams sitting on mirror sides of the Western conference table are clashing tonight, when the 3rd Denver Nuggets, are hosting the third-worst Portland Trail Blazers. The Nuggets have been red-hot lately, with six consecutive wins, and are back home after a single road game in Phoenix. The Blazers came back to earth, as they are coming off a loss that snapped their previous six-game winning streak, and are playing their second straight game on the road, where they have been significantly weaker than at home.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
Denver Nuggets Injury Report: Michael Porter JR is questionable, Peyton Watson, Daron Holmes, Russell Westbrook and Vlatko Cancar are out
Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report: Robert Williams III is questionable, Matisse Thybulle is out.
Denver Nuggets Form and Trends
The Nuggets have a 34-19 record this season and are sitting on the third place of the West. Denver is 27-25-1 against the spread and 31-21-1 in over/under, while having a 17-8 home record. Denver is 6-0 in their last 6 games, and 4-0 against the spread in their last 4. Under is 4-1 in their last 5 games.
Denver is coming off a 122-105 road victory against the Phoenix Suns. Nikola Jokic leads Denver in scoring with an average of 29.6 points, in rebounding with 12.7 and in assists made with 10.3. Jamal Murray adds 20.4 points, 4 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game.
Portland Trail Blazers Form and Trends
The Blazers have a 23-300 record this season and are sitting on the third to last place of the West. Portland is 31-21-1 against the spread and 24-28-1 in over/under, while having an 8-17 road record. The Blazers are 10-2 in their last 12 games, and 11-1 against the spread. Under is 3-0 in their last 3 games.
The Blazers are coming off a 98-114 road defeat by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Anfernee Simons leads the Blazers in scoring with an average of 18.5 points and 5 assists per game. Shaedon Sharpe adds 17.3 points and 3.8 rebounds per game.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Nuggets are averaging 120.9 points per game, which is the third-best in the NBA. Denver shoots with 50.7% from the field, which is the best in the NBA, and with 37.9% from beyond the arc, which is the 4th-best in the league. Defensively, they are allowing 115.7 points per game, which ranks 24th in the NBA.
Offensively, the Blazers average 108.8 points per game, ranking 26th in the league. Portland does not shoot the ball very well, with just 45% from the field (23rd) and 34.3% from beyond the arc (25th). Defensively, they are allowing 113.9 points per game, which ranks 18th in the league.
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Blazers won 126-124 at home. The Nuggets are 7-1 in their last 8 meetings, but the Blazers are 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 meetings. Over is 7-2 in their last 9 meetings.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction
In this Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction, the Nuggets are coming as -8.5 home favorites. The Nuggets are rightfully favored, as they have been the superior team this season, but both teams are coming in excellent form. But the Nuggets have been extremely strong at home, while the Blazers are struggling on the road. Even though the Blazers have been keeping their recent meetings against the Nuggets relatively close, I have to go with the red-hot Nuggets at home today.
Nick’s Free Pick: Denver Nuggets -8.5
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