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NBA Betting Preview: Nuggets vs Trail Blazers

The Denver Nuggets battle the Portland Trail Blazers in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

We’re Backing Nuggets To Win

The wager we really like is the Nuggets on the Moneyline. Our betting prediction is trading at -133 for them to beat the Trail Blazers and this looks great value.

7 Wins for Nuggets in Past 10 H2H Matchups

Denver Nuggets were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Intuit Dome. LA Clippers claimed a 115-114 win. Nikola Jokic poured in 22 points, with Jamal Murray contributing 20 and Bruce Brown adding 19.

Portland Trail Blazers have now achieved three straight home wins. In their last game, they won on the road at Delta Center when beating Utah Jazz 135-119. Jrue Holiday scored 31 points, Donovan Clingan had 23 points and 18 rebounds, while Jerami Grant recorded 18 points.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Blazers have claimed back-to-back victories over the Nuggets. Both wins came at Moda Center and the scorelines were 128-109 and 109-107. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Nuggets have won seven.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Nuggets logo Nuggets 35 21 0.625 120.3 116.3 4 15-11 20-10 4-2 20-10 4-6 1L
Trail Blazers logo Trail Blazers 27 29 0.482 116.3 118.3 -2 16-13 11-16 5-5 21-16 4-6 1W
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Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games

The Nuggets have 4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 118.4 points, 44.4 rebounds, 27.4 assists, 6.7 steals and 4.5 blocks while shooting 48.6% from the field and 77.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 117.0 points and 40.1 rebounds per contest.

Jamal Murray is averaging 24.2 points and 8.8 assists, while Nikola Jokic averages 10.8 rebounds and Tim Hardaway Jr. 3.1 (46.3%) 3-pointers made.

Portland Trail Blazers – Last 10 Games

The Blazers have won 4 and lost 6 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 117.4 points, 49.3 rebounds, 26.0 assists, 7.6 steals and 5.6 blocks per game while shooting 46.2% from the field and 73.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 120.4 points and 41.0 rebounds.

Jerami Grant is averaging 17.3 points, Donovan Clingan 13.8 rebounds and Jrue Holiday 4.7 assists, while Toumani Camara has an average of 3.0 (44.8%) 3-pointers made.

Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers tips: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation, top player prop bets and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

The value wager could involve heading to the Moneyline where you can back Nuggets to win this NBA showdown. We really like this pick and it's currently available at a generous -133.

The basketball predictions at Sportsgambler.com are always guided by the latest team news, injury updates and overall form. Once we've reviewed that, we dive into the most relevant NBA stats to confidently recommend every pick.

Key Nuggets vs Trail Blazers stats:

  • Nuggets have won 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • Nuggets have won 12 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • Blazers have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
  • Blazers have lost 7 of their last 10 games against Nuggets.

Nuggets Moneyline Probability

If you go by the best betting sites, our pick has a 57.1% chance of landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, our analysts calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Deni Avdija Under 23.5 Points -130 BetMGM logo

Deni Avdija (Blazers) has scored an average of 16.25 points in the past 4 games. His Player Points might once again fall below the line, with this bet offering plenty of appeal and you can back -130.

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Jamal Murray Over 24.5 Points -118 BetMGM logo

Jamal Murray (Nuggets) has recorded an average of 29.75 points in the past 4 road games. We’ll use this stat and take odds of -118 that he is able to cover the line when it comes to wagering on Player Points.

Latest Jamal Murray Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Nuggets
Totals Over 238.5
Player Points Deni Avdija Under 23.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Nuggets on the moneyline, along with Over 238.5 and Deni Avdija (Blazers) to score Under 23.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Nuggets Nuggets logo 125 - 120 Trail Blazers logo Trail Blazers

Correct score betting might be tough to predict but there’s a tasty potential return if you get it right. We’ll try the Nuggets to achieve a 125-120 victory at huge odds.

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Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Close Contest Likely According to the Books

The betting odds about Portland Trail Blazers winning is +114, with Denver Nuggets priced up at -133 to achieve victory. If you want to know the probability of the road team winning this NBA game, it’s 57% according to the most popular sportsbooks.

The spread is 2.5 and the total points line is currently 238.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you’re going for Over 238.5, then the odds are -112.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Nikola Jokic Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Nikola Jokic is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -105 that he gets Over 28.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -123.

Player Points
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 28.5
-105
Under 28.5
-123
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 24.5
-116
Under 24.5
-111
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Deni Avdija (Blazers)
Over 22.5
-123
Under 22.5
-104
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Jerami Grant (Blazers)
Over 18.5
-108
Under 18.5
-120
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Player Assists
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 10.5
+115
Under 10.5
-149
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 7.5
-101
Under 7.5
-128
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Deni Avdija (Blazers)
Over 5.5
+118
Under 5.5
-154
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Jrue Holiday (Blazers)
Over 5.5
-135
Under 5.5
+104
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Player Rebounds
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 12.5
-102
Under 12.5
-127
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Donovan Clingan (Blazers)
Over 11.5
-116
Under 11.5
-111
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Deni Avdija (Blazers)
Over 6.5
-108
Under 6.5
-120
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Robert Williams (Blazers)
Over 6.5
+112
Under 6.5
-145
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Moda Center
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Blazers Looking to Extend Strong Home Form

The Trail Blazers have reeled off three straight victories at Moda Center. They have a 6-4 record in their last 10 home games, averaging 121.60 points scored and 116.80 points allowed.

The Nuggets own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 games on the road, putting up 118.60 points per contest and giving up 114.90.

When the teams last met at Moda Center, the Blazers beat the Nuggets 109-107. Each team has collected five wins in the last 10 head-to-head matchups at Moda Center.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O238.5 U238.5
Portland Trail Blazers logo Portland Trail Blazers Home Stats 6-4 238.40 121.60 116.80 5 5
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Away Stats 7-3 233.50 118.60 114.90 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O238.5 = Games Over 238.5 Points
  • U238.5 = Games Under 238.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Stats
Portland Trail Blazers logo Portland Trail Blazers Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Denver Nuggets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jamal Murray 51 35.59 1306 388 25.6 7.6 3.1 4.5 0.4 1.0
Nikola Jokic 40 34.35 1141 423 28.5 10.6 1.9 12.4 0.8 1.3
Peyton Watson 49 30.65 731 96 14.9 2.0 1.5 4.9 1.2 1.0

Portland Trail Blazers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Deni Avdija 46 34.27 1158 305 25.2 6.6 2.2 7.2 0.6 0.8
Toumani Camara 56 33.45 734 144 13.1 2.6 2.6 5.4 0.4 1.0
Shaedon Sharpe 48 29.98 1025 126 21.4 2.6 2.1 4.4 0.1 1.4

Injuries & Suspensions

Denver Nuggets Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Denver Nuggets Lineups

19 Feb NBA
Nuggets 114-115 Clippers
11 Feb NBA
Grizzlies 116-122 Nuggets
09 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 119-117 Nuggets
07 Feb NBA
Nuggets 136-120 Bulls
04 Feb NBA
Nuggets 127-134 Knicks
03 Feb NBA
Nuggets 121-124 Pistons
01 Feb NBA
Thunder 121-111 Nuggets
30 Jan NBA
Clippers 109-122 Nuggets
29 Jan NBA
Nets 103-107 Nuggets
27 Jan NBA
Pistons 109-107 Nuggets

Previous Portland Trail Blazers Lineups

12 Feb NBA
Trail Blazers 135-119 Jazz
11 Feb NBA
Trail Blazers 109-133 Timberwolves
09 Feb NBA
76ers 118-135 Trail Blazers
07 Feb NBA
Grizzlies 115-122 Trail Blazers
06 Feb NBA
Grizzlies 115-135 Trail Blazers
03 Feb NBA
Suns 130-125 Trail Blazers
01 Feb NBA
Cavaliers 130-111 Trail Blazers
30 Jan NBA
Trail Blazers 97-127 Knicks
27 Jan NBA
Trail Blazers 111-115 Wizards
26 Jan NBA
Trail Blazers 94-102 Celtics

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 36 19 0.655 115.4 108.4 7 18-9 18-10 7-5 24-13 8-2 2W
Knicks 35 21 0.625 117.9 112.1 5.8 21-8 14-13 10-3 24-14 7-3 1L
Raptors 33 23 0.589 113.7 112.1 1.6 16-13 17-10 4-9 25-15 6-4 1W
76ers 30 25 0.545 116 115.9 0.1 15-15 15-10 8-6 19-19 6-4 3L
Nets 15 39 0.278 107.2 114.9 -7.7 8-19 7-20 3-9 11-23 3-7 2L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 41 13 0.759 117.4 109.3 8.1 22-6 19-7 8-3 27-7 8-2 4W
Cavaliers 35 21 0.625 119.8 115.3 4.5 19-11 16-10 7-3 21-13 9-1 6W
Bucks 23 30 0.434 111.8 115.2 -3.4 12-12 11-18 7-4 17-18 5-5 2W
Bulls 24 32 0.429 116.5 120.4 -3.9 15-13 9-19 3-9 16-23 1-9 7L
Pacers 15 41 0.268 111 118.5 -7.5 10-18 5-23 3-9 11-27 4-6 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 29 25 0.537 115.4 114.9 0.5 18-10 11-15 6-5 19-18 6-4 1W
Heat 29 27 0.518 119.6 117.2 2.4 16-11 13-16 4-5 15-16 5-5 1W
Hawks 27 30 0.474 117.3 118.4 -1.1 10-15 17-15 5-5 14-20 5-5 1W
Hornets 26 30 0.464 115.4 113.6 1.8 12-15 14-15 8-4 16-20 8-2 1L
Wizards 15 39 0.278 112.1 122.8 -10.7 10-18 5-21 2-6 10-23 5-5 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 42 14 0.75 119.7 108 11.7 22-7 20-7 8-3 32-9 5-5 1L
Nuggets 35 21 0.625 120.3 116.3 4 15-11 20-10 4-2 20-10 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 34 22 0.607 119.7 114.8 4.9 19-10 15-12 6-5 19-17 7-3 2W
Trail Blazers 27 29 0.482 116.3 118.3 -2 16-13 11-16 5-5 21-16 4-6 1W
Jazz 18 38 0.321 118.3 125.9 -7.6 11-18 7-20 1-9 10-25 3-7 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 33 21 0.611 116 116 0 15-10 18-11 5-6 22-14 6-4 1W
Suns 32 24 0.571 113.3 112 1.3 18-10 14-14 8-6 22-17 5-5 2L
Warriors 29 27 0.518 115.4 113.8 1.6 18-11 11-16 6-4 19-16 4-6 2L
Clippers 27 28 0.491 112 112.4 -0.4 14-11 13-17 7-4 17-16 6-4 2W
Kings 12 45 0.211 109.9 120.8 -10.9 9-20 3-25 2-8 8-29 0-10 15L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 39 16 0.709 118.2 111.8 6.4 20-6 19-10 10-3 25-13 8-2 7W
Rockets 34 20 0.63 114.5 109.5 5 18-7 16-13 6-5 19-16 6-4 1W
Grizzlies 20 33 0.377 115.3 117.5 -2.2 11-15 9-18 5-6 16-21 2-8 4L
Mavericks 19 35 0.352 113.9 117.4 -3.5 14-16 5-19 3-9 11-25 1-9 9L
Pelicans 15 41 0.268 114.6 120.4 -5.8 9-20 6-21 6-7 9-26 5-5 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 41 13 0.759 117.4 109.3 8.1 22-6 19-7 8-3 27-7 8-2 4W
Celtics 36 19 0.655 115.4 108.4 7 18-9 18-10 7-5 24-13 8-2 2W
Knicks 35 21 0.625 117.9 112.1 5.8 21-8 14-13 10-3 24-14 7-3 1L
Cavaliers 35 21 0.625 119.8 115.3 4.5 19-11 16-10 7-3 21-13 9-1 6W
Raptors 33 23 0.589 113.7 112.1 1.6 16-13 17-10 4-9 25-15 6-4 1W
76ers 30 25 0.545 116 115.9 0.1 15-15 15-10 8-6 19-19 6-4 3L
Magic 29 25 0.537 115.4 114.9 0.5 18-10 11-15 6-5 19-18 6-4 1W
Heat 29 27 0.518 119.6 117.2 2.4 16-11 13-16 4-5 15-16 5-5 1W
Hawks 27 30 0.474 117.3 118.4 -1.1 10-15 17-15 5-5 14-20 5-5 1W
Hornets 26 30 0.464 115.4 113.6 1.8 12-15 14-15 8-4 16-20 8-2 1L
Bucks 23 30 0.434 111.8 115.2 -3.4 12-12 11-18 7-4 17-18 5-5 2W
Bulls 24 32 0.429 116.5 120.4 -3.9 15-13 9-19 3-9 16-23 1-9 7L
Nets 15 39 0.278 107.2 114.9 -7.7 8-19 7-20 3-9 11-23 3-7 2L
Wizards 15 39 0.278 112.1 122.8 -10.7 10-18 5-21 2-6 10-23 5-5 1W
Pacers 15 41 0.268 111 118.5 -7.5 10-18 5-23 3-9 11-27 4-6 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 42 14 0.75 119.7 108 11.7 22-7 20-7 8-3 32-9 5-5 1L
Spurs 39 16 0.709 118.2 111.8 6.4 20-6 19-10 10-3 25-13 8-2 7W
Rockets 34 20 0.63 114.5 109.5 5 18-7 16-13 6-5 19-16 6-4 1W
Nuggets 35 21 0.625 120.3 116.3 4 15-11 20-10 4-2 20-10 4-6 1L
Lakers 33 21 0.611 116 116 0 15-10 18-11 5-6 22-14 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 34 22 0.607 119.7 114.8 4.9 19-10 15-12 6-5 19-17 7-3 2W
Suns 32 24 0.571 113.3 112 1.3 18-10 14-14 8-6 22-17 5-5 2L
Warriors 29 27 0.518 115.4 113.8 1.6 18-11 11-16 6-4 19-16 4-6 2L
Clippers 27 28 0.491 112 112.4 -0.4 14-11 13-17 7-4 17-16 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 27 29 0.482 116.3 118.3 -2 16-13 11-16 5-5 21-16 4-6 1W
Grizzlies 20 33 0.377 115.3 117.5 -2.2 11-15 9-18 5-6 16-21 2-8 4L
Mavericks 19 35 0.352 113.9 117.4 -3.5 14-16 5-19 3-9 11-25 1-9 9L
Jazz 18 38 0.321 118.3 125.9 -7.6 11-18 7-20 1-9 10-25 3-7 1L
Pelicans 15 41 0.268 114.6 120.4 -5.8 9-20 6-21 6-7 9-26 5-5 1L
Kings 12 45 0.211 109.9 120.8 -10.9 9-20 3-25 2-8 8-29 0-10 15L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 41 13 0.759 117.4 109.3 8.1 22-6 19-7 8-3 27-7 8-2 4W
Thunder 42 14 0.75 119.7 108 11.7 22-7 20-7 8-3 32-9 5-5 1L
Spurs 39 16 0.709 118.2 111.8 6.4 20-6 19-10 10-3 25-13 8-2 7W
Celtics 36 19 0.655 115.4 108.4 7 18-9 18-10 7-5 24-13 8-2 2W
Rockets 34 20 0.63 114.5 109.5 5 18-7 16-13 6-5 19-16 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 35 21 0.625 119.8 115.3 4.5 19-11 16-10 7-3 21-13 9-1 6W
Nuggets 35 21 0.625 120.3 116.3 4 15-11 20-10 4-2 20-10 4-6 1L
Knicks 35 21 0.625 117.9 112.1 5.8 21-8 14-13 10-3 24-14 7-3 1L
Lakers 33 21 0.611 116 116 0 15-10 18-11 5-6 22-14 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 34 22 0.607 119.7 114.8 4.9 19-10 15-12 6-5 19-17 7-3 2W
Raptors 33 23 0.589 113.7 112.1 1.6 16-13 17-10 4-9 25-15 6-4 1W
Suns 32 24 0.571 113.3 112 1.3 18-10 14-14 8-6 22-17 5-5 2L
76ers 30 25 0.545 116 115.9 0.1 15-15 15-10 8-6 19-19 6-4 3L
Magic 29 25 0.537 115.4 114.9 0.5 18-10 11-15 6-5 19-18 6-4 1W
Warriors 29 27 0.518 115.4 113.8 1.6 18-11 11-16 6-4 19-16 4-6 2L
Heat 29 27 0.518 119.6 117.2 2.4 16-11 13-16 4-5 15-16 5-5 1W
Clippers 27 28 0.491 112 112.4 -0.4 14-11 13-17 7-4 17-16 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 27 29 0.482 116.3 118.3 -2 16-13 11-16 5-5 21-16 4-6 1W
Hawks 27 30 0.474 117.3 118.4 -1.1 10-15 17-15 5-5 14-20 5-5 1W
Hornets 26 30 0.464 115.4 113.6 1.8 12-15 14-15 8-4 16-20 8-2 1L
Bucks 23 30 0.434 111.8 115.2 -3.4 12-12 11-18 7-4 17-18 5-5 2W
Bulls 24 32 0.429 116.5 120.4 -3.9 15-13 9-19 3-9 16-23 1-9 7L
Grizzlies 20 33 0.377 115.3 117.5 -2.2 11-15 9-18 5-6 16-21 2-8 4L
Mavericks 19 35 0.352 113.9 117.4 -3.5 14-16 5-19 3-9 11-25 1-9 9L
Jazz 18 38 0.321 118.3 125.9 -7.6 11-18 7-20 1-9 10-25 3-7 1L
Nets 15 39 0.278 107.2 114.9 -7.7 8-19 7-20 3-9 11-23 3-7 2L
Wizards 15 39 0.278 112.1 122.8 -10.7 10-18 5-21 2-6 10-23 5-5 1W
Pacers 15 41 0.268 111 118.5 -7.5 10-18 5-23 3-9 11-27 4-6 1L
Pelicans 15 41 0.268 114.6 120.4 -5.8 9-20 6-21 6-7 9-26 5-5 1L
Kings 12 45 0.211 109.9 120.8 -10.9 9-20 3-25 2-8 8-29 0-10 15L
  • 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