Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Denver Nuggets, with a season record of 1-2, are scheduled to face off against the Portland Trail Blazers, who currently sit at 15-39, on Friday at 10 p.m. ET. Prior to this matchup, Denver will be hosting Washington on Thursday night, while Portland will be seeking to bounce back from a recent blowout loss to Minnesota. Despite the Blazers' struggles, the Nuggets are considered the betting favorite for the upcoming game, opening at -8.5 with no movement in the line thus far.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Nuggets -445 | Trail Blazers +345

Spread: Nuggets -8.5 (-110) | Trail Blazers +8.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 219 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Denver will win straight-up is 82%.

Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets are set to host Washington on Thursday night before heading on the road to play Portland on Friday night. In their last game before the All-Star break, the Nuggets lost to the Sacramento Kings despite leading at halftime. Aaron Gordon led the team with a double-double of 25 points and 15 rebounds, while Nikola Jokic, Michael Porter Jr., and Reggie Jackson also contributed to the game. Currently, the Nuggets have a record of 36-19 and are in fourth place in the West, averaging 113.9 points per game with an offensive rating of 117.9 and a defensive rating of 114.7. Denver's defense ranks sixth in the league, allowing an average of 110.8 points per game. Jamal Murray and Kentavious Caldwell-Pop are probable for the upcoming games. In terms of offensive statistics, the Nuggets rank eighth in field goal percentage and 13th in three-point percentage, while defensively they rank ninth in opponent field goal percentage and 15th in opponent free throw percentage. The Nuggets also rank tenth in rebounds per game, sixth in offensive assists, and seventh in defensive assists. Overall, Denver holds a power ranking of 19.