The Denver Nuggets (44-26) and Portland Trail Blazers (31-39) will meet in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 10:00 p.m. ET at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. The game will broadcast live on NBA League Pass.
The Blazers are 1.5-point favorites over the Nuggets on the spread (Trail Blazers -1.5), with the over/under set at 227 total points. Portland is a -125 favorite to win outright, while Denver is +105 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers predictions and NBA picks for Friday, March 21.
Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers Picks, Prediction
My Trail Blazers vs. Nuggets best bet is on Denver moneyline, with the best line currently available at Fanatics. But as always, make sure to shop for the best line using our live NBA odds page.
My Pick: Nuggets Moneyline (+105)
Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers Odds
| Nuggets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -110 | 227 -110o / -110u | +105 |
| Trail Blazers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -110 | 227 -110o / -110u | -125 |
- Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers spread: Trail Blazers -1.5
- Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers over/under: 227 total points
- Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers moneyline: Nuggets +105, Trail Blazers -125
- Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers best bet:Nuggets ML (+105)
Nuggets vs. Trail Blazers Preview
In an exciting matchup tonight between the Nuggets and Blazers, we have two teams fighting for different things.
On one hand we have the Nuggets, who are playing for seeding and trying to secure home playoff games at this point in the season, while the young Blazers are fighting to get into the play-in tournament. With the opening spread at Denver +1.5, I would call this the marquee game on Friday night's slate.
This play focuses on two players. Deni Avdija and Aaron Gordon, both of which who have been playing extremely well in recent games.
Over his last 5 games, Deni has averaged 25.8 points, and 11.8 rebounds. He has been a pivotal role to the Blazers' recent success. His offensive efficiency this season is at a career high, while shooting 68.4% when he attacks the rim.
On the rebounding side of things, his last 5 games have been extremely promising. Also, this is an early look, but if Jeremi Grant is out (listed as GTD), Deni will continue to get ample opportunities at the rim.
On the other hand, Aaron Gordon has been playing extremely well across the Nuggets' last three games. Although a small sample size, he has averaged 27 points and 8 rebounds during that stretch. In a game where Nikola Jokic is currently trending towards being out, Aaron’s production should certainly rise.
Last but not least, Nuggets moneyline. Although Denver has been a little hit by the injury bug, the Nuggets are still the much better team here.
With Gordon, Michael Porter Jr, Jamal Murray and getting good minutes from Russell Westbrook, this team should be able to bounce back from their latest loss against the Lakers and get back on track.
Nuggets vs Trail Blazers Best Bet
- Nuggets ML (+105)
Same Game Parlay Picks
- Deni Avdija 20+ Points
- Deni Avdija 8+ Rebounds
- Aaron Gordon 20+ Points
- Aaron Gordon 6+ Rebounds
- Nuggets Moneyline
Parlay Payout: +1300
Trail Blazers vs. Nuggets Betting Trends
