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NBA Betting Preview: Trail Blazers vs Nuggets

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

Under 242.5 Looks the Best Option

The total line looks too big at 242.5 and we can take advantage. Go under this number at -112 and hope that the Trail Blazers and the Nuggets don’t produce too many fireworks.

Nuggets Have 7 Wins in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Portland Trail Blazers won their previous game 108-104. This road victory at Target Center against Minnesota Timberwolves was their third on the spin. Jerami Grant tallied 26 points, while Deni Avdija put up 25 and Donovan Clingan 21.

Denver Nuggets have enjoyed three consecutive home wins at Ball Arena. Last time out, Toronto Raptors were beaten 121-115. Jamal Murray scored 31 points, with Tim Hardaway Jr. adding 23 and Nikola Jokic 22.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between the Nuggets and the Blazers saw the former win. It was a 157-103 scoreline at Moda Center. In the past 10 games between the teams, the Nuggets have won seven.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Nuggets logo Nuggets 43 28 0.606 120.7 116.5 4.2 20-13 23-15 6-5 25-16 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers logo Trail Blazers 35 36 0.493 115.1 117.1 -2 18-16 17-20 7-7 25-19 6-4 3W
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Portland Trail Blazers – Last 10 Games

6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Blazers are averaging 113.0 points, 47.4 rebounds, 27.1 assists, 8.5 steals and 7.2 blocks while shooting 45.3% from the field and 74.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 111.0 points and 43.9 rebounds per matchup.

Jerami Grant is averaging 17.5 points, Donovan Clingan 12.5 rebounds and Jrue Holiday 6.8 assists along with 2.9 (43.9%) 3-pointers made.

Denver Nuggets – Last 10 Games

The Nuggets have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 123.0 points, 43.3 rebounds, 30.2 assists, 6.5 steals and 2.9 blocks per game while shooting 49.9% from the field and 80.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 119.6 points and 42.1 rebounds.

Nikola Jokic is averaging 25.0 points, 12.3 rebounds and 10.7 assists, while Tim Hardaway Jr. has an average of 3.1 (40.8%) 3-pointers made.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets Prediction & Picks

From our main match prediction to correct score advice, must-watch player props and a custom bet builder — this Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets betting preview covers it all.

Game Prediction

Let’s shoot for a total wager for this NBA contest, with Under 242.5 points available at -112. This betting pick looks to have lots of juice in the price.

To deliver the best possible basketball predictions, we start by locking in the team news and taking time to review the latest form. There’s also no shortage of data to crunch from the most up-to-date NBA stats available.

Key Trail Blazers vs Nuggets stats:

  • The 242.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Blazers games.
  • The 242.5 line hasn’t been covered in 18 of the last 20 Blazers games on the road.
  • The 242.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Nuggets games at home.
  • The 242.5 line hasn’t been covered in 17 of the last 20 Nuggets games at home.
  • The 242.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Nuggets games at home.

Under 242.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 52.9% prospect of winning. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Aaron Gordon Under 15.5 Points -123 BetMGM logo

Aaron Gordon (Nuggets) has totaled an average of 7.75 points in the past 4 games at home. Using this stat, we’re happy to take the -123 when it comes to him failing to cover the line on Player Points.

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Jamal Murray Over 4.5 Rebounds +124 BetMGM logo

Jamal Murray (Nuggets) has had Over 4.5 rebounds in 4 straight games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Player Rebounds line at +124.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 242.5
Spread Trail Blazers +9
Player Points Aaron Gordon Under 15.5

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Correct Score Prediction

Trail Blazers Trail Blazers logo 116 - 123 Nuggets logo Nuggets

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Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets 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.

Nuggets Heavy Favorites to Win

With the sportsbooks giving them a 78% probability of winning this NBA game, Denver Nuggets might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -357 Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Portland Trail Blazers are least likely to win at +290.

There is a spread of 9 and total points has a line of 242.5. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. Those that want to back Under 242.5 can find odds of -112 available.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Nikola Jokic Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Nikola Jokic is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can get -114 that he goes Over 27.5 points or the same odds when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 27.5
-114
Under 27.5
-114
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 23.5
-122
Under 23.5
-106
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Deni Avdija (Blazers)
Over 23.5
-114
Under 23.5
-114
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Jerami Grant (Blazers)
Over 17.5
-116
Under 17.5
-111
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Player Assists
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 10.5
-102
Under 10.5
-127
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Jamal Murray (Nuggets)
Over 6.5
-105
Under 6.5
-123
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Deni Avdija (Blazers)
Over 6.5
-111
Under 6.5
-116
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Jrue Holiday (Blazers)
Over 5.5
-141
Under 5.5
+108
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Player Rebounds
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets)
Over 12.5
+107
Under 12.5
-139
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Donovan Clingan (Blazers)
Over 11.5
-114
Under 11.5
-114
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Deni Avdija (Blazers)
Over 6.5
-120
Under 6.5
-108
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Robert Williams (Blazers)
Over 6.5
-106
Under 6.5
-122
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Nuggets Have Won the Previous Ten Head-to-Head Matchups at Ball Arena

The Nuggets are riding three consecutive victories at Ball Arena. They own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 115.80 points on offense and surrendering 111.60 on defense.

The Trail Blazers have put together three straight wins away from home. They have a 6-4 record in their last 10 games away from home, posting 108.00 points per contest while yielding 108.00.

The Nuggets beat the Blazers 132-121 in their most recent meeting at Ball Arena. The Nuggets have taken all 10 of the recent head-to-head meetings at Ball Arena.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O242.5 U242.5
Denver Nuggets logo Denver Nuggets Home Stats 6-4 227.40 115.80 111.60 1 9
Portland Trail Blazers logo Portland Trail Blazers Away Stats 6-4 216.00 108.00 108.00 1 9
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O242.5 = Games Over 242.5 Points
  • U242.5 = Games Under 242.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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

Portland Trail Blazers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Deni Avdija 55 33.43 1330 365 24.2 6.6 2.0 7.0 0.7 0.8
Toumani Camara 71 33.36 900 179 12.7 2.5 2.4 5.3 0.4 1.1
Shaedon Sharpe 48 29.98 1025 126 21.4 2.6 2.1 4.4 0.1 1.4

Denver Nuggets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jamal Murray 66 35.03 1660 470 25.2 7.1 3.0 4.4 0.3 0.9
Nikola Jokic 55 34.77 1546 578 28.1 10.5 1.8 12.5 0.8 1.5
Christian Braun 35 32.05 407 103 11.6 2.9 0.9 4.9 0.3 0.7

Injuries & Suspensions

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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 Portland Trail Blazers Lineups

20 Mar NBA
Trail Blazers 108-104 Timberwolves
18 Mar NBA
Trail Blazers 127-119 Pacers
16 Mar NBA
Trail Blazers 114-95 Nets
15 Mar NBA
Trail Blazers 103-109 76ers
13 Mar NBA
Jazz 114-124 Trail Blazers
10 Mar NBA
Hornets 103-101 Trail Blazers
08 Mar NBA
Pacers 111-131 Trail Blazers
06 Mar NBA
Trail Blazers 99-106 Rockets
04 Mar NBA
Trail Blazers 122-114 Grizzlies
01 Mar NBA
Trail Blazers 101-135 Hawks

Previous Denver Nuggets Lineups

20 Mar NBA
Raptors 115-121 Nuggets
18 Mar NBA
Nuggets 118-125 Grizzlies
17 Mar NBA
76ers 96-124 Nuggets
14 Mar NBA
Nuggets 125-127 Lakers
12 Mar NBA
Nuggets 136-131 Spurs
11 Mar NBA
Rockets 93-129 Nuggets
09 Mar NBA
Nuggets 126-129 Thunder
06 Mar NBA
Knicks 142-103 Nuggets
05 Mar NBA
Lakers 113-120 Nuggets
02 Mar NBA
Nuggets 128-125 Jazz

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 47 23 0.671 114.4 107 7.4 24-10 23-13 9-5 29-14 7-3 4W
Knicks 46 25 0.648 116.8 110.3 6.5 25-9 21-16 12-3 30-15 7-3 5W
Raptors 39 30 0.565 114 112 2 19-16 20-14 4-10 29-16 5-5 1L
76ers 39 32 0.549 115.8 116.1 -0.3 20-16 19-16 9-7 22-23 6-4 2W
Nets 17 53 0.243 106.2 115.3 -9.1 9-26 8-27 3-12 12-32 2-8 6L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 51 19 0.729 117.4 109.5 7.9 27-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 6-4 3W
Cavaliers 44 27 0.62 119 114.7 4.3 22-13 22-14 10-5 28-17 7-3 3W
Bucks 29 41 0.414 111 116.2 -5.2 16-19 13-22 9-6 20-27 3-7 1W
Bulls 28 42 0.4 115.8 120.2 -4.4 17-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 2L
Pacers 15 56 0.211 111.4 120.4 -9 10-25 5-31 3-10 11-33 0-10 16L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 39 32 0.549 117.9 116.5 1.4 20-16 19-16 8-6 22-21 9-1 1W
Magic 38 32 0.543 115.3 114.3 1 22-14 16-18 9-7 24-21 6-4 4L
Heat 38 33 0.535 120.3 117.2 3.1 23-13 15-20 7-7 22-20 6-4 4L
Hornets 37 34 0.521 116.1 112.1 4 17-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 3W
Wizards 16 54 0.229 112.5 123.8 -11.3 11-26 5-28 2-12 11-33 0-10 15L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 56 15 0.789 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 27-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 11W
Nuggets 43 28 0.606 120.7 116.5 4.2 20-13 23-15 6-5 25-16 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 43 28 0.606 118.6 114.8 3.8 24-13 19-15 9-7 27-21 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 35 36 0.493 115.1 117.1 -2 18-16 17-20 7-7 25-19 6-4 3W
Jazz 21 50 0.296 117.3 124.8 -7.5 13-23 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 46 25 0.648 116.5 114.9 1.6 23-12 23-13 8-7 30-16 9-1 9W
Suns 39 32 0.549 112.1 111.2 0.9 22-14 17-18 10-6 25-20 4-6 5L
Clippers 35 36 0.493 113.5 113 0.5 19-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 5-5 1W
Warriors 33 38 0.465 114.7 114.6 0.1 19-15 14-23 6-6 22-22 2-8 3L
Kings 18 53 0.254 110.8 121 -10.2 12-25 6-28 3-10 12-35 4-6 2L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 53 18 0.746 119 111.7 7.3 28-7 25-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 5W
Rockets 43 27 0.614 114 109.9 4.1 25-10 18-17 7-6 23-21 5-5 2W
Pelicans 25 47 0.347 115.5 119.2 -3.7 16-22 9-25 7-8 16-30 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 24 46 0.343 115.5 118.7 -3.2 13-21 11-25 6-7 19-27 1-9 2L
Mavericks 23 48 0.324 113.5 118.7 -5.2 14-22 9-26 4-11 12-31 2-8 3L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 51 19 0.729 117.4 109.5 7.9 27-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 6-4 3W
Celtics 47 23 0.671 114.4 107 7.4 24-10 23-13 9-5 29-14 7-3 4W
Knicks 46 25 0.648 116.8 110.3 6.5 25-9 21-16 12-3 30-15 7-3 5W
Cavaliers 44 27 0.62 119 114.7 4.3 22-13 22-14 10-5 28-17 7-3 3W
Raptors 39 30 0.565 114 112 2 19-16 20-14 4-10 29-16 5-5 1L
76ers 39 32 0.549 115.8 116.1 -0.3 20-16 19-16 9-7 22-23 6-4 2W
Hawks 39 32 0.549 117.9 116.5 1.4 20-16 19-16 8-6 22-21 9-1 1W
Magic 38 32 0.543 115.3 114.3 1 22-14 16-18 9-7 24-21 6-4 4L
Heat 38 33 0.535 120.3 117.2 3.1 23-13 15-20 7-7 22-20 6-4 4L
Hornets 37 34 0.521 116.1 112.1 4 17-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 3W
Bucks 29 41 0.414 111 116.2 -5.2 16-19 13-22 9-6 20-27 3-7 1W
Bulls 28 42 0.4 115.8 120.2 -4.4 17-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 2L
Nets 17 53 0.243 106.2 115.3 -9.1 9-26 8-27 3-12 12-32 2-8 6L
Wizards 16 54 0.229 112.5 123.8 -11.3 11-26 5-28 2-12 11-33 0-10 15L
Pacers 15 56 0.211 111.4 120.4 -9 10-25 5-31 3-10 11-33 0-10 16L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 56 15 0.789 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 27-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 11W
Spurs 53 18 0.746 119 111.7 7.3 28-7 25-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 5W
Lakers 46 25 0.648 116.5 114.9 1.6 23-12 23-13 8-7 30-16 9-1 9W
Rockets 43 27 0.614 114 109.9 4.1 25-10 18-17 7-6 23-21 5-5 2W
Nuggets 43 28 0.606 120.7 116.5 4.2 20-13 23-15 6-5 25-16 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 43 28 0.606 118.6 114.8 3.8 24-13 19-15 9-7 27-21 5-5 1L
Suns 39 32 0.549 112.1 111.2 0.9 22-14 17-18 10-6 25-20 4-6 5L
Trail Blazers 35 36 0.493 115.1 117.1 -2 18-16 17-20 7-7 25-19 6-4 3W
Clippers 35 36 0.493 113.5 113 0.5 19-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 5-5 1W
Warriors 33 38 0.465 114.7 114.6 0.1 19-15 14-23 6-6 22-22 2-8 3L
Pelicans 25 47 0.347 115.5 119.2 -3.7 16-22 9-25 7-8 16-30 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 24 46 0.343 115.5 118.7 -3.2 13-21 11-25 6-7 19-27 1-9 2L
Mavericks 23 48 0.324 113.5 118.7 -5.2 14-22 9-26 4-11 12-31 2-8 3L
Jazz 21 50 0.296 117.3 124.8 -7.5 13-23 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 1L
Kings 18 53 0.254 110.8 121 -10.2 12-25 6-28 3-10 12-35 4-6 2L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 56 15 0.789 118.7 107.5 11.2 29-7 27-8 11-3 37-9 10-0 11W
Spurs 53 18 0.746 119 111.7 7.3 28-7 25-11 11-3 31-14 9-1 5W
Pistons 51 19 0.729 117.4 109.5 7.9 27-8 24-11 10-4 34-11 6-4 3W
Celtics 47 23 0.671 114.4 107 7.4 24-10 23-13 9-5 29-14 7-3 4W
Lakers 46 25 0.648 116.5 114.9 1.6 23-12 23-13 8-7 30-16 9-1 9W
Knicks 46 25 0.648 116.8 110.3 6.5 25-9 21-16 12-3 30-15 7-3 5W
Cavaliers 44 27 0.62 119 114.7 4.3 22-13 22-14 10-5 28-17 7-3 3W
Rockets 43 27 0.614 114 109.9 4.1 25-10 18-17 7-6 23-21 5-5 2W
Nuggets 43 28 0.606 120.7 116.5 4.2 20-13 23-15 6-5 25-16 6-4 1W
Timberwolves 43 28 0.606 118.6 114.8 3.8 24-13 19-15 9-7 27-21 5-5 1L
Raptors 39 30 0.565 114 112 2 19-16 20-14 4-10 29-16 5-5 1L
Hawks 39 32 0.549 117.9 116.5 1.4 20-16 19-16 8-6 22-21 9-1 1W
76ers 39 32 0.549 115.8 116.1 -0.3 20-16 19-16 9-7 22-23 6-4 2W
Suns 39 32 0.549 112.1 111.2 0.9 22-14 17-18 10-6 25-20 4-6 5L
Magic 38 32 0.543 115.3 114.3 1 22-14 16-18 9-7 24-21 6-4 4L
Heat 38 33 0.535 120.3 117.2 3.1 23-13 15-20 7-7 22-20 6-4 4L
Hornets 37 34 0.521 116.1 112.1 4 17-17 20-17 11-5 22-22 7-3 3W
Clippers 35 36 0.493 113.5 113 0.5 19-15 16-21 8-6 22-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 35 36 0.493 115.1 117.1 -2 18-16 17-20 7-7 25-19 6-4 3W
Warriors 33 38 0.465 114.7 114.6 0.1 19-15 14-23 6-6 22-22 2-8 3L
Bucks 29 41 0.414 111 116.2 -5.2 16-19 13-22 9-6 20-27 3-7 1W
Bulls 28 42 0.4 115.8 120.2 -4.4 17-20 11-22 4-11 17-28 4-6 2L
Pelicans 25 47 0.347 115.5 119.2 -3.7 16-22 9-25 7-8 16-30 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 24 46 0.343 115.5 118.7 -3.2 13-21 11-25 6-7 19-27 1-9 2L
Mavericks 23 48 0.324 113.5 118.7 -5.2 14-22 9-26 4-11 12-31 2-8 3L
Jazz 21 50 0.296 117.3 124.8 -7.5 13-23 8-27 1-12 11-33 3-7 1L
Kings 18 53 0.254 110.8 121 -10.2 12-25 6-28 3-10 12-35 4-6 2L
Nets 17 53 0.243 106.2 115.3 -9.1 9-26 8-27 3-12 12-32 2-8 6L
Wizards 16 54 0.229 112.5 123.8 -11.3 11-26 5-28 2-12 11-33 0-10 15L
Pacers 15 56 0.211 111.4 120.4 -9 10-25 5-31 3-10 11-33 0-10 16L
  • 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