Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 19 Dec 2024

Nuggets Look the Best Bet

There’s an attractive line of -9 when it comes to the Nuggets in their clash against the Trail Blazers. The -112 that the favorites cover the spread has lots of juice and our prediction is it will happen.

9 Wins for Nuggets in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Denver Nuggets have triumphed in their previous three games. The latest was on the road where Sacramento Kings were beaten 130-129 at Golden 1 Center. Nikola Jokic delivered an outstanding performance when registering a triple-double that consisted of 20 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists.

Portland Trail Blazers lost on the road in their last game, making it six straight defeats. Phoenix Suns won 116-109 at Footprint Center. Anfernee Simons was able to score 20 points, with Deni Avdija getting 17 and Jerami Grant 17.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Nuggets beat the Blazers in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 114-111 scoreline at Moda Center. The Nuggets have enjoyed seven consecutive victories against the Blazers. They’ve landed 9 wins from the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Trail Blazers	4	2	0.667	121.2	116.7	4.5	2-1	2-1	2-1	4-2	4-2	3W
Nuggets	3	2	0.6	124	111.8	12.2	2-0	1-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1L

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The Nuggets have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 122.6 points, 43.8 rebounds, 32.2 assists, 9.4 steals and 4.3 blocks while shooting 53.1% from the field and 73.8% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 117.7 points and 42.3 rebounds per matchup.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 31.9 points, 12.5 rebounds, 8.1 assists and 2.1 (41.2%) 3-pointers made.

The Blazers have won 2 and lost 8 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 108.9 points, 41.0 rebounds, 24.5 assists, 6.7 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 45.5% from the field and 78.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 119.4 points and 44.7 rebounds.

Anfernee Simons is averaging 19.3 points, 5.4 assists and 3.0 (36.1%) 3-pointers made, while Deni Avdija has an average of 6.0 rebounds.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets lineup: Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr., Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon.

Portland Trail Blazers lineup: Anfernee Simons, DeAndre Ayton, Jerami Grant, Shaedon Sharpe, Toumani Camara.

Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction & Picks

Nuggets should be taken against the spread at -9 with our pick being for them to achieve a comfortable margin of victory in this NBA matchup. Back the favorites at the -112 that's available.

The first port of call is to check out the team news for each franchise and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.

Key Nuggets vs Trail Blazers stats:

• The -9 line has been covered by Nuggets in 7 of their last 10 games against Blazers.

Nuggets -9 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.9% chance of landing a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

There are bigger odds available to bettors who are prepared to move the line. By taking on more risk, you are able to get more juice from your selections as a result.

Best Bet

Nuggets -9 @ -112 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nikola Jokic Over 28.5 Points -108

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) has totaled an average of 35.8 points in the past 5 games on the road. We’ll use this stat and take odds of -108 that he is able to cover the line when it comes to wagering on Player Points.

Latest Nikola Jokic Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 28.5

-109

Under 28.5

-122

Assists

Over 8.5

-112

Under 8.5

-120

Rebounds

Over 12.5

-105

Under 12.5

-127

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Toumani Camara Over 4.5 Rebounds -125

Toumani Camara (Blazers) has totaled Over 4.5 rebounds in 3 straight games. Out of all the prop bets available, we’re going to take the -125 when it comes to this Player Rebounds wager.

Latest Toumani Camara Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 8.5

-125

Under 8.5

-108

Rebounds

Over 4.5

-125

Under 4.5

-108

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Correct Score Prediction

Nuggets 127 - 114 Trail Blazers

There are lots of different betting angles including the chance to back the Nuggets on the correct score lines. For example, a 127-114 win in their favor is available at massive odds.

Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Have Nuggets as Heavy Favorites

Sportsbooks’ favorites Denver Nuggets are regarded as likeliest victors for this NBA game and the -357 about them triumphing means a 78% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. Portland Trail Blazers are the underdogs at +290 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is calculated to be 8.5, while total points comes in at 234.5. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you want to back Over 234.5, it’s -112.

Wagering on the Race to 20 Points allows bettors to back favorites Nuggets at -170. On the flip side, the Blazers are +140 should you think they’ll get to this total first.

If you’re betting on basketball, we recommend heading to the betting sites and scanning through the many team props and game lines. There’s a chance to wager pre-game and in-game.

Moneyline

Nuggets

-357

Blazers

+290

Point Spread

Nuggets -8.5

-106

Blazers +8.5

-114

Total Points

Under 234.5

-108

Over 234.5

-112

Nikola Jokic Favorite to Score the Most Points

Nikola Jokic is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -109 that he gets Over 28.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -122.

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 28.5

-109

Under 28.5

-122

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 19.5

-120

Under 19.5

-110

Anfernee Simons (Blazers)

Over 19.5

-112

Under 19.5

-120

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 17.5

-118

Under 17.5

-114

Jerami Grant (Blazers)

Over 17.5

-109

Under 17.5

-122

Shaedon Sharpe (Blazers)

Over 15.5

-123

Under 15.5

-108

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 13.5

-123

Under 13.5

-108

Toumani Camara (Blazers)

Over 8.5

-125

Under 8.5

-108

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 8.5

-112

Under 8.5

-120

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

-161

Under 5.5

+120

Anfernee Simons (Blazers)

Over 5.5

-123

Under 5.5

-108

Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)

Over 12.5

-105

Under 12.5

-127

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 6.5

+106

Under 6.5

-141

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

-122

Under 5.5

-109

Toumani Camara (Blazers)

Over 4.5

-125

Under 4.5

-108

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 3.5

-123

Under 3.5

-108

Anfernee Simons (Blazers)

Over 3.5

+130

Under 3.5

-179

Jerami Grant (Blazers)

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-132

Shaedon Sharpe (Blazers)

Over 3.5

-127

Under 3.5

-105

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Denver Nuggets Stats

Portland Trail Blazers Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 227.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 229.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 239.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 239.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 113.60 pts and allowed 113.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 109.80 pts and allowed 119.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 230.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 223.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 239.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 239.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 117.20 pts and allowed 113.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 115.00 pts and allowed 108.60 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.90 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.90 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.10 (83.07%)
• Rebounds: Total 47.2, Offensive 11.30, Defensive 35.90
• Assists: 25.40
• Blocks: 4.00
• Steals: 7.90
• Turnovers : 15.30
• Personal Fouls: 22.10

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.00 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.50 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.30 (80.47%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.7, Offensive 12.60, Defensive 33.10
• Assists: 23.20
• Blocks: 4.40
• Steals: 6.30
• Turnovers : 14.90
• Personal Fouls: 20.10

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.80 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.30 (32%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.70 (78.17%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.6, Offensive 14.90, Defensive 30.70
• Assists: 26.00
• Blocks: 5.00
• Steals: 10.70
• Turnovers : 15.70
• Personal Fouls: 21.60

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 26.60 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.80 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.40 (74.68%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.5, Offensive 14.60, Defensive 31.90
• Assists: 26.00
• Blocks: 4.50
• Steals: 9.40
• Turnovers : 14.90
• Personal Fouls: 17.20

Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Portland Trail Blazers Confirmed Lineup

1 Anfernee Simons

2 DeAndre Ayton

9 Jerami Grant

17 Shaedon Sharpe

33 Toumani Camara

Denver Nuggets Confirmed Lineup

0 Christian Braun

1 Michael Porter Jr.

15 Nikola Jokic

27 Jamal Murray

32 Aaron Gordon

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	5	1	0.833	125.7	118.2	7.5	2-1	3-0	2-1	5-1	5-1	1W
Knicks	3	3	0.5	115.8	115.5	0.3	3-0	0-3	1-0	3-3	3-3	1W
Celtics	3	4	0.429	111.6	110.3	1.3	1-2	2-2	1-2	2-3	3-4	1L
Raptors	3	4	0.429	119.4	120.6	-1.2	1-2	2-2	0-0	2-1	3-4	2W
Nets	0	6	0	112.3	128	-15.7	0-3	0-3	0-1	0-4	0-6	6L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	5	1	0.833	121.7	116.3	5.4	4-0	1-1	1-0	4-1	5-1	1L
Bucks	4	2	0.667	123.7	118.3	5.4	3-1	1-1	0-1	3-1	4-2	1L
Pistons	4	2	0.667	116.2	113.5	2.7	3-1	1-1	0-2	2-2	4-2	2W
Cavaliers	4	3	0.571	114.1	113.9	0.2	2-1	2-2	2-0	4-3	4-3	1W
Pacers	1	5	0.167	112.5	121.2	-8.7	1-2	0-3	0-0	0-1	1-5	1W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Heat	3	3	0.5	124.5	116.7	7.8	2-0	1-3	1-1	2-1	3-3	2L
Hornets	3	4	0.429	121.6	121	0.6	2-2	1-2	1-2	2-3	3-4	1W
Magic	3	4	0.429	116.9	116.3	0.6	1-2	2-2	3-1	3-4	3-4	2W
Hawks	3	4	0.429	115.1	118.1	-3	0-2	3-2	1-0	3-3	3-4	1L
Wizards	1	5	0.167	114.3	128.3	-14	0-3	1-2	0-2	0-4	1-5	4L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	7	0	1	122.1	109.7	12.4	4-0	3-0	0-0	4-0	7-0	7W
Trail Blazers	4	2	0.667	121.2	116.7	4.5	2-1	2-1	2-1	4-2	4-2	3W
Nuggets	3	2	0.6	124	111.8	12.2	2-0	1-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1L
Timberwolves	3	3	0.5	115.5	116.7	-1.2	1-2	2-1	1-1	1-3	3-3	1W
Jazz	2	4	0.333	117.3	121.2	-3.9	2-1	0-3	0-1	2-3	2-4	3L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	5	2	0.714	119.3	116.9	2.4	2-2	3-0	1-1	4-2	5-2	3W
Clippers	3	2	0.6	111.2	112	-0.8	3-0	0-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1W
Warriors	4	3	0.571	117.6	115.7	1.9	3-0	1-3	2-0	4-1	4-3	2L
Suns	3	4	0.429	118.3	120.6	-2.3	3-1	0-3	1-1	3-4	3-4	2W
Kings	2	4	0.333	115	119.5	-4.5	1-1	1-3	0-2	1-3	2-4	1W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	5	1	0.833	118.2	108.2	10	3-0	2-1	2-0	2-1	5-1	1L
Rockets	3	2	0.6	127.8	114.2	13.6	1-1	2-1	0-0	0-1	3-2	3W
Grizzlies	3	4	0.429	116.9	121.3	-4.4	2-2	1-2	1-0	2-2	3-4	2L
Mavericks	2	4	0.333	108.2	116.5	-8.3	2-3	0-1	0-1	0-2	2-4	1L
Pelicans	0	6	0	107.7	125.8	-18.1	0-2	0-4	0-2	0-5	0-6	6L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	5	1	0.833	125.7	118.2	7.5	2-1	3-0	2-1	5-1	5-1	1W
Bulls	5	1	0.833	121.7	116.3	5.4	4-0	1-1	1-0	4-1	5-1	1L
Bucks	4	2	0.667	123.7	118.3	5.4	3-1	1-1	0-1	3-1	4-2	1L
Pistons	4	2	0.667	116.2	113.5	2.7	3-1	1-1	0-2	2-2	4-2	2W
Cavaliers	4	3	0.571	114.1	113.9	0.2	2-1	2-2	2-0	4-3	4-3	1W
Heat	3	3	0.5	124.5	116.7	7.8	2-0	1-3	1-1	2-1	3-3	2L
Knicks	3	3	0.5	115.8	115.5	0.3	3-0	0-3	1-0	3-3	3-3	1W
Raptors	3	4	0.429	119.4	120.6	-1.2	1-2	2-2	0-0	2-1	3-4	2W
Hawks	3	4	0.429	115.1	118.1	-3	0-2	3-2	1-0	3-3	3-4	1L
Magic	3	4	0.429	116.9	116.3	0.6	1-2	2-2	3-1	3-4	3-4	2W
Celtics	3	4	0.429	111.6	110.3	1.3	1-2	2-2	1-2	2-3	3-4	1L
Hornets	3	4	0.429	121.6	121	0.6	2-2	1-2	1-2	2-3	3-4	1W
Pacers	1	5	0.167	112.5	121.2	-8.7	1-2	0-3	0-0	0-1	1-5	1W
Wizards	1	5	0.167	114.3	128.3	-14	0-3	1-2	0-2	0-4	1-5	4L
Nets	0	6	0	112.3	128	-15.7	0-3	0-3	0-1	0-4	0-6	6L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	7	0	1	122.1	109.7	12.4	4-0	3-0	0-0	4-0	7-0	7W
Spurs	5	1	0.833	118.2	108.2	10	3-0	2-1	2-0	2-1	5-1	1L
Lakers	5	2	0.714	119.3	116.9	2.4	2-2	3-0	1-1	4-2	5-2	3W
Trail Blazers	4	2	0.667	121.2	116.7	4.5	2-1	2-1	2-1	4-2	4-2	3W
Clippers	3	2	0.6	111.2	112	-0.8	3-0	0-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1W
Nuggets	3	2	0.6	124	111.8	12.2	2-0	1-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1L
Rockets	3	2	0.6	127.8	114.2	13.6	1-1	2-1	0-0	0-1	3-2	3W
Warriors	4	3	0.571	117.6	115.7	1.9	3-0	1-3	2-0	4-1	4-3	2L
Timberwolves	3	3	0.5	115.5	116.7	-1.2	1-2	2-1	1-1	1-3	3-3	1W
Grizzlies	3	4	0.429	116.9	121.3	-4.4	2-2	1-2	1-0	2-2	3-4	2L
Suns	3	4	0.429	118.3	120.6	-2.3	3-1	0-3	1-1	3-4	3-4	2W
Jazz	2	4	0.333	117.3	121.2	-3.9	2-1	0-3	0-1	2-3	2-4	3L
Kings	2	4	0.333	115	119.5	-4.5	1-1	1-3	0-2	1-3	2-4	1W
Mavericks	2	4	0.333	108.2	116.5	-8.3	2-3	0-1	0-1	0-2	2-4	1L
Pelicans	0	6	0	107.7	125.8	-18.1	0-2	0-4	0-2	0-5	0-6	6L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	7	0	1	122.1	109.7	12.4	4-0	3-0	0-0	4-0	7-0	7W
Bulls	5	1	0.833	121.7	116.3	5.4	4-0	1-1	1-0	4-1	5-1	1L
76ers	5	1	0.833	125.7	118.2	7.5	2-1	3-0	2-1	5-1	5-1	1W
Spurs	5	1	0.833	118.2	108.2	10	3-0	2-1	2-0	2-1	5-1	1L
Lakers	5	2	0.714	119.3	116.9	2.4	2-2	3-0	1-1	4-2	5-2	3W
Pistons	4	2	0.667	116.2	113.5	2.7	3-1	1-1	0-2	2-2	4-2	2W
Bucks	4	2	0.667	123.7	118.3	5.4	3-1	1-1	0-1	3-1	4-2	1L
Trail Blazers	4	2	0.667	121.2	116.7	4.5	2-1	2-1	2-1	4-2	4-2	3W
Nuggets	3	2	0.6	124	111.8	12.2	2-0	1-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1L
Rockets	3	2	0.6	127.8	114.2	13.6	1-1	2-1	0-0	0-1	3-2	3W
Clippers	3	2	0.6	111.2	112	-0.8	3-0	0-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1W
Cavaliers	4	3	0.571	114.1	113.9	0.2	2-1	2-2	2-0	4-3	4-3	1W
Warriors	4	3	0.571	117.6	115.7	1.9	3-0	1-3	2-0	4-1	4-3	2L
Heat	3	3	0.5	124.5	116.7	7.8	2-0	1-3	1-1	2-1	3-3	2L
Timberwolves	3	3	0.5	115.5	116.7	-1.2	1-2	2-1	1-1	1-3	3-3	1W
Knicks	3	3	0.5	115.8	115.5	0.3	3-0	0-3	1-0	3-3	3-3	1W
Hawks	3	4	0.429	115.1	118.1	-3	0-2	3-2	1-0	3-3	3-4	1L
Celtics	3	4	0.429	111.6	110.3	1.3	1-2	2-2	1-2	2-3	3-4	1L
Hornets	3	4	0.429	121.6	121	0.6	2-2	1-2	1-2	2-3	3-4	1W
Grizzlies	3	4	0.429	116.9	121.3	-4.4	2-2	1-2	1-0	2-2	3-4	2L
Magic	3	4	0.429	116.9	116.3	0.6	1-2	2-2	3-1	3-4	3-4	2W
Suns	3	4	0.429	118.3	120.6	-2.3	3-1	0-3	1-1	3-4	3-4	2W
Raptors	3	4	0.429	119.4	120.6	-1.2	1-2	2-2	0-0	2-1	3-4	2W
Mavericks	2	4	0.333	108.2	116.5	-8.3	2-3	0-1	0-1	0-2	2-4	1L
Kings	2	4	0.333	115	119.5	-4.5	1-1	1-3	0-2	1-3	2-4	1W
Jazz	2	4	0.333	117.3	121.2	-3.9	2-1	0-3	0-1	2-3	2-4	3L
Pacers	1	5	0.167	112.5	121.2	-8.7	1-2	0-3	0-0	0-1	1-5	1W
Wizards	1	5	0.167	114.3	128.3	-14	0-3	1-2	0-2	0-4	1-5	4L
Nets	0	6	0	112.3	128	-15.7	0-3	0-3	0-1	0-4	0-6	6L
Pelicans	0	6	0	107.7	125.8	-18.1	0-2	0-4	0-2	0-5	0-6	6L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak