

See NBA picks for every single game, including this one, from SportsLine's advanced computer model. The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 3.5-point spread, and stayed right there. The Nuggets are a 3.5-point favorite against the Trail Blazers, according to the latest NBA odds. Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free.Where: Moda Center at the Rose Quarter - Portland, Oregon.Will the Nuggets repeat their success, or does Rip City have a better game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.

But bettors beware: they are 0-2 against the spread when favored.ĭenver was completely in charge when the two teams previously met in February, breezing past Rip City 124-92 on the road.
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Point guard Damian Lillard was the offensive standout of the game for Rip City, shooting 6-for-13 from beyond the arc and finishing with 41 points and five boards.ĭenver is the favorite in this one, with an expected 3.5-point margin of victory. On Sunday against the Nuggets, the Blazers hit 9 of 15 three-pointers in the first quarter to take a commanding 43-22 lead into the second quarter. Meanwhile, Portland narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Los Angeles Lakers 106-104. 1 day ago &0183 &32 Phoenix is a team of midrange assassins and did a good job getting the ball into the paint the Suns scored 72 points on 59 shooting on two-pointers in Game 1. Denver can attribute much of their success to center Nikola Jokic, who posted a triple-double on 19 points, 16 rebounds, and 13 dimes. It was all tied up 55-55 at the half for the Nuggets and the Oklahoma City Thunder this past Saturday, but Denver stepped up in the second half for a 122-117 victory. These two teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins. The Denver Nuggets and the Portland Trail Blazers are set to square off in a Northwest Division matchup at 10 p.m. Current Records: Denver 2-1 Portland 3-0 What to Know
