Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Mar 2025

Blazers Stand Out on the Moneyline

There are lots of reasons to support the prediction that the Trail Blazers will beat the Nuggets. Therefore, we’re heading to the Moneyline where you can get a juicy -108.

9 Triumphs for Nuggets in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Denver Nuggets lost on the road in their previous game. LA Lakers won 120-108 at Crypto.com Arena. Aaron Gordon scored 26 points, with Jalen Pickett getting 14 and Michael Porter Jr. 12.

Portland Trail Blazers were winners for the third straight time in their last game. Landing a 115-99 home victory against Memphis Grizzlies at Moda Center. Deni Avdija racked up 31 points and 16 rebounds, while Anfernee Simons scored 22 points and Shaedon Sharpe 17.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Nuggets have beaten the Blazers in their last two meetings, winning by 146-117 and 132-121 scorelines. Both matchups were played at Ball Arena. We’ve seen nine Nuggets wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

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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5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Nuggets are averaging 118.2 points, 43.4 rebounds, 30.1 assists, 8.1 steals and 5.2 blocks while shooting 49.1% from the field and 75.6% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 120.7 points and 43.7 rebounds per contest.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 23.4 points, 10.9 rebounds and 7.2 assists, while Russell Westbrook averages 2.2 (37.9%) 3-pointers made.

The Blazers have won 4 and lost 6 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 113.2 points, 50.1 rebounds, 22.4 assists, 7.4 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 43.3% from the field and 76.9% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 113.1 points and 45.3 rebounds.

Anfernee Simons is averaging 25.1 points and 3.9 (38.2%) 3-pointers made. Donovan Clingan has an average of 10.3 rebounds and Deni Avdija 4.3 assists.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets lineup: Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr., Russell Westbrook, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon.

Portland Trail Blazers lineup: Scoot Henderson, Deni Avdija, Shaedon Sharpe, Kris Murray, Toumani Camara.

Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction & Picks

We’re keeping our pick simple and backing Trail Blazers to claim a victory. They should be able to triumph in this NBA showdown and you can get them at a tempting -108.

Our NBA picks are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest data.

Key Nuggets vs Trail Blazers stats:

• Blazers have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Blazers have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Blazers have won 3 consecutive games.
• Nuggets have lost 3 of their last 5 games.

Blazers Moneyline Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

The spread lines provide you with the opportunity to get more juice on your bets. You can move the line for the Blazers and choose the odds to suit you.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Deni Avdija Over 18.5 Points -118

Deni Avdija (Blazers) has scored an average of 25.2 points in the past 5 games. On this basis, we are happy to back Overs at -118 when it comes to his Player Points, with the line making plenty of appeal.

Latest Deni Avdija Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 19.5

-120

Under 19.5

-110

Assists

Over 4.5

-147

Under 4.5

+112

Rebounds

Over 8.5

-139

Under 8.5

+104

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Russell Westbrook Under 16.5 Points -105

Russell Westbrook (Nuggets) has scored an average of 11.2 points in the past 5 road games. Should you expect this trend to continue, you can secure odds of -105 that he doesn’t reach this total.

Correct Score Prediction

Nuggets 114 - 117 Trail Blazers

We’re expecting a close game so it might be worth going for the Trail Blazers to win by a 117-114 scoreline. You can get a huge price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

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.

Latest Odds Suggest a Close Encounter

You can choose Portland Trail Blazers at +112 or alternatively Denver Nuggets who have betting odds of -132. The leading NBA sportsbooks give the hosts a 47% chance of success.

The spread currently stands at 2.5 and the total points line is 227.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you fancy Over 227.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

Wagering on the Race to 20 Points allows bettors to back favorites Blazers at -115. On the flip side, the Nuggets are -115 should you think they’ll get to this total first.

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Moneyline

Nuggets

-132

Blazers

+112

Point Spread

Nuggets -2.5

-108

Blazers +2.5

-112

Total Points

Under 227.5

-110

Over 227.5

-110

Anfernee Simons Favorite to Get Most Points

Anfernee Simons is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get -122 that he goes Over 21.5 points and -109 when it comes to Under.

Anfernee Simons (Blazers)

Over 21.5

-122

Under 21.5

-109

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 21.5

-106

Under 21.5

-125

Deni Avdija (Blazers)

Over 19.5

-120

Under 19.5

-110

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 19.5

-114

Under 19.5

-118

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 18.5

-123

Under 18.5

-108

Shaedon Sharpe (Blazers)

Over 18.5

-108

Under 18.5

-122

Russell Westbrook (Nuggets)

Over 16.5

-127

Under 16.5

-105

Christian Braun (Nuggets)

Over 15.5

-104

Under 15.5

-128

Scoot Henderson (Blazers)

Over 13.5

-120

Under 13.5

-110

Toumani Camara (Blazers)

Over 12.5

-105

Under 12.5

-127

Donovan Clingan (Blazers)

Over 8.5

-127

Under 8.5

-105

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 5.5

-149

Under 5.5

+112

Anfernee Simons (Blazers)

Over 4.5

+115

Under 4.5

-154

Deni Avdija (Blazers)

Over 4.5

-147

Under 4.5

+112

Scoot Henderson (Blazers)

Over 4.5

-104

Under 4.5

-128

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-132

Shaedon Sharpe (Blazers)

Over 2.5

-156

Under 2.5

+118

Toumani Camara (Blazers)

Over 2.5

+132

Under 2.5

-172

Donovan Clingan (Blazers)

Over 9.5

-147

Under 9.5

+110

Deni Avdija (Blazers)

Over 8.5

-139

Under 8.5

+104

Michael Porter Jr (Nuggets)

Over 7.5

-139

Under 7.5

+105

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets)

Over 6.5

-143

Under 6.5

+108

Shaedon Sharpe (Blazers)

Over 5.5

+118

Under 5.5

-156

Toumani Camara (Blazers)

Over 5.5

+102

Under 5.5

-133

Anfernee Simons (Blazers)

Over 3.5

+125

Under 3.5

-167

Jamal Murray (Nuggets)

Over 3.5

-147

Under 3.5

+112

Scoot Henderson (Blazers)

Over 3.5

-104

Under 3.5

-128

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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

0 Scoot Henderson

8 Deni Avdija

17 Shaedon Sharpe

24 Kris Murray

33 Toumani Camara

Denver Nuggets Confirmed Lineup

0 Christian Braun

1 Michael Porter Jr.

4 Russell Westbrook

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	4	1	0.8	125	120.8	4.2	2-1	2-0	1-1	4-1	4-1	1L
Celtics	3	3	0.5	113.3	107.3	6	1-1	2-2	1-2	2-3	3-3	3W
Knicks	2	3	0.4	113.4	115.4	-2	2-0	0-3	1-0	2-3	2-3	3L
Raptors	2	4	0.333	119.8	123.3	-3.5	0-2	2-2	0-0	2-1	2-4	1W
Nets	0	5	0	113.8	127.8	-14	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-3	0-5	5L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	5	0	1	122.8	114	8.8	4-0	1-0	1-0	4-0	5-0	5W
Bucks	4	1	0.8	121.8	115	6.8	3-0	1-1	0-1	3-1	4-1	2W
Pistons	3	2	0.6	115	114.2	0.8	2-1	1-1	0-2	2-2	3-2	1W
Cavaliers	3	3	0.5	113.7	114.7	-1	1-1	2-2	2-0	3-3	3-3	2L
Pacers	0	5	0	112.2	123.6	-11.4	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-1	0-5	5L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Heat	3	2	0.6	125.4	114	11.4	2-0	1-2	1-1	2-1	3-2	1L
Hawks	3	3	0.5	116.2	118.3	-2.1	0-2	3-1	1-0	3-2	3-3	2W
Hornets	2	3	0.4	124	124.4	-0.4	1-1	1-2	1-2	2-3	2-3	2L
Magic	2	4	0.333	115.5	120	-4.5	1-2	1-2	2-1	2-4	2-4	1W
Wizards	1	4	0.2	118.4	129	-10.6	0-2	1-2	0-1	0-3	1-4	3L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	6	0	1	119.7	110.3	9.4	3-0	3-0	0-0	3-0	6-0	6W
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
Jazz	2	3	0.4	120.2	120.2	0	2-1	0-2	0-1	2-3	2-3	2L
Timberwolves	2	3	0.4	114.2	119	-4.8	1-2	1-1	1-1	1-3	2-3	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Warriors	4	2	0.667	119	116	3	3-0	1-2	2-0	4-1	4-2	1L
Lakers	4	2	0.667	117.5	116.3	1.2	1-2	3-0	1-1	4-2	4-2	2W
Clippers	3	2	0.6	111.2	112	-0.8	3-0	0-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1W
Suns	2	4	0.333	116.3	121	-4.7	2-1	0-3	1-1	2-4	2-4	1W
Kings	1	4	0.2	111	116.8	-5.8	1-1	0-3	0-2	1-3	1-4	3L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	5	0	1	118.2	103.8	14.4	3-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	5-0	5W
Grizzlies	3	3	0.5	119	122	-3	2-2	1-1	1-0	2-2	3-3	1L
Rockets	2	2	0.5	127.8	117.5	10.3	1-1	1-1	0-0	0-1	2-2	2W
Mavericks	2	3	0.4	107.8	115.4	-7.6	2-3	0-0	0-1	0-2	2-3	1W
Pelicans	0	5	0	108	123.6	-15.6	0-2	0-3	0-2	0-4	0-5	5L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	5	0	1	122.8	114	8.8	4-0	1-0	1-0	4-0	5-0	5W
76ers	4	1	0.8	125	120.8	4.2	2-1	2-0	1-1	4-1	4-1	1L
Bucks	4	1	0.8	121.8	115	6.8	3-0	1-1	0-1	3-1	4-1	2W
Heat	3	2	0.6	125.4	114	11.4	2-0	1-2	1-1	2-1	3-2	1L
Pistons	3	2	0.6	115	114.2	0.8	2-1	1-1	0-2	2-2	3-2	1W
Celtics	3	3	0.5	113.3	107.3	6	1-1	2-2	1-2	2-3	3-3	3W
Cavaliers	3	3	0.5	113.7	114.7	-1	1-1	2-2	2-0	3-3	3-3	2L
Hawks	3	3	0.5	116.2	118.3	-2.1	0-2	3-1	1-0	3-2	3-3	2W
Knicks	2	3	0.4	113.4	115.4	-2	2-0	0-3	1-0	2-3	2-3	3L
Hornets	2	3	0.4	124	124.4	-0.4	1-1	1-2	1-2	2-3	2-3	2L
Raptors	2	4	0.333	119.8	123.3	-3.5	0-2	2-2	0-0	2-1	2-4	1W
Magic	2	4	0.333	115.5	120	-4.5	1-2	1-2	2-1	2-4	2-4	1W
Wizards	1	4	0.2	118.4	129	-10.6	0-2	1-2	0-1	0-3	1-4	3L
Pacers	0	5	0	112.2	123.6	-11.4	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-1	0-5	5L
Nets	0	5	0	113.8	127.8	-14	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-3	0-5	5L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	6	0	1	119.7	110.3	9.4	3-0	3-0	0-0	3-0	6-0	6W
Spurs	5	0	1	118.2	103.8	14.4	3-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	5-0	5W
Warriors	4	2	0.667	119	116	3	3-0	1-2	2-0	4-1	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
Lakers	4	2	0.667	117.5	116.3	1.2	1-2	3-0	1-1	4-2	4-2	2W
Clippers	3	2	0.6	111.2	112	-0.8	3-0	0-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1W
Grizzlies	3	3	0.5	119	122	-3	2-2	1-1	1-0	2-2	3-3	1L
Rockets	2	2	0.5	127.8	117.5	10.3	1-1	1-1	0-0	0-1	2-2	2W
Jazz	2	3	0.4	120.2	120.2	0	2-1	0-2	0-1	2-3	2-3	2L
Timberwolves	2	3	0.4	114.2	119	-4.8	1-2	1-1	1-1	1-3	2-3	2L
Mavericks	2	3	0.4	107.8	115.4	-7.6	2-3	0-0	0-1	0-2	2-3	1W
Suns	2	4	0.333	116.3	121	-4.7	2-1	0-3	1-1	2-4	2-4	1W
Kings	1	4	0.2	111	116.8	-5.8	1-1	0-3	0-2	1-3	1-4	3L
Pelicans	0	5	0	108	123.6	-15.6	0-2	0-3	0-2	0-4	0-5	5L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bulls	5	0	1	122.8	114	8.8	4-0	1-0	1-0	4-0	5-0	5W
Thunder	6	0	1	119.7	110.3	9.4	3-0	3-0	0-0	3-0	6-0	6W
Spurs	5	0	1	118.2	103.8	14.4	3-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	5-0	5W
Bucks	4	1	0.8	121.8	115	6.8	3-0	1-1	0-1	3-1	4-1	2W
76ers	4	1	0.8	125	120.8	4.2	2-1	2-0	1-1	4-1	4-1	1L
Warriors	4	2	0.667	119	116	3	3-0	1-2	2-0	4-1	4-2	1L
Lakers	4	2	0.667	117.5	116.3	1.2	1-2	3-0	1-1	4-2	4-2	2W
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
Pistons	3	2	0.6	115	114.2	0.8	2-1	1-1	0-2	2-2	3-2	1W
Clippers	3	2	0.6	111.2	112	-0.8	3-0	0-2	1-1	3-2	3-2	1W
Heat	3	2	0.6	125.4	114	11.4	2-0	1-2	1-1	2-1	3-2	1L
Hawks	3	3	0.5	116.2	118.3	-2.1	0-2	3-1	1-0	3-2	3-3	2W
Celtics	3	3	0.5	113.3	107.3	6	1-1	2-2	1-2	2-3	3-3	3W
Cavaliers	3	3	0.5	113.7	114.7	-1	1-1	2-2	2-0	3-3	3-3	2L
Rockets	2	2	0.5	127.8	117.5	10.3	1-1	1-1	0-0	0-1	2-2	2W
Grizzlies	3	3	0.5	119	122	-3	2-2	1-1	1-0	2-2	3-3	1L
Hornets	2	3	0.4	124	124.4	-0.4	1-1	1-2	1-2	2-3	2-3	2L
Mavericks	2	3	0.4	107.8	115.4	-7.6	2-3	0-0	0-1	0-2	2-3	1W
Timberwolves	2	3	0.4	114.2	119	-4.8	1-2	1-1	1-1	1-3	2-3	2L
Knicks	2	3	0.4	113.4	115.4	-2	2-0	0-3	1-0	2-3	2-3	3L
Jazz	2	3	0.4	120.2	120.2	0	2-1	0-2	0-1	2-3	2-3	2L
Magic	2	4	0.333	115.5	120	-4.5	1-2	1-2	2-1	2-4	2-4	1W
Suns	2	4	0.333	116.3	121	-4.7	2-1	0-3	1-1	2-4	2-4	1W
Raptors	2	4	0.333	119.8	123.3	-3.5	0-2	2-2	0-0	2-1	2-4	1W
Kings	1	4	0.2	111	116.8	-5.8	1-1	0-3	0-2	1-3	1-4	3L
Wizards	1	4	0.2	118.4	129	-10.6	0-2	1-2	0-1	0-3	1-4	3L
Nets	0	5	0	113.8	127.8	-14	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-3	0-5	5L
Pacers	0	5	0	112.2	123.6	-11.4	0-2	0-3	0-0	0-1	0-5	5L
Pelicans	0	5	0	108	123.6	-15.6	0-2	0-3	0-2	0-4	0-5	5L

• 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