Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction

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Portland Trail Blazers

Even though the Portland Trail Blazers have had a very rough season so far, they have been in fantastic form lately, with the team on a 3-game winning streak.  Even after going on such a run, the Portland Trail Blazers currently rank at the bottom half of the table. They are placed 4th in the Northwest Division and are the 12th-seeded team in the Western Conference, with a 31-39 record. 

Portland has shown signs of a good team, but on the other hand, they have also had losing streaks of 4 games. They once won 10 games of the 11 played. The Portland Trail Blazers were on a 5-game losing streak before they flipped it around to make it a 3-game winning streak. 

On a given night, they're rebounding 44.6 a night (14th in the league) and getting an average of 23.6 assists a night (27th in the league). At 52.4%, of two-point shooting and 34.6%, from three-pointers, the Blazers are one of the worst scorers in the league. As far as their shooting is concerned, the team has improved, shooting 36% from the 3-point line this month. 

Post the All-Star break, the team is on an 8-7 record and recorded 8-4 for February. On defense, they give up a lot as they concede 114 points per night (16th league). They average 110.6 points a night, ranking 22nd in the league. The key players for the Blazers should be Anfernee Simons (19.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, 4.8 assists), DeAndre Ayton (14.4 points, 10.2 rebounds), and Shaedon Sharpe (17.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.6 assists).

In terms of injuries, the Portland Trail Blazers have been dealing with a lot of injuries. Jeremi Grant, Jabari Walker, Robert Williams III,  and Deandre Ayton, all find themselves being ruled out for Monday’s game against the Nuggets. The opening five would be: point guard Anfernee Simons, shooting guard Shaedon Sharpe, small forward Kris Murray, power forward Toumani Camara, and center Donovan Clingan. 

Denver Nuggets

January saw the Denver side win 11 games and lose 6 games. February proved to be even better with the Nuggtes recording 10-2. However, in March, they are 5-5. Denver has been slightly inconsistent. However, they record 44-26 are placed 4th in the Western Conference, and are just a game behind for the 2nd seed, Houston Rockets. 

The Denver side is currently on a 3-game winning streak after going 3 games without a win recently. Come to the playoffs, the home court will play a crucial role in their run during the postseason as the climate up in Denver does influence the game. The high altitude, cold winters, and strategic advantages these conditions provide make Denver a formidable destination for visiting teams.

Denver is ranked 3rd offensively scoring 120.6 points per game and assisting a total of 31 assists a game, leading the NBA. Although they manage to stack up 45.4 boards at an average(7th overall), they have been poor defensively allowing 116.4 points per game and are ranked 25th. The two-time MVP Nikola Jokic is putting up staggering numbers again. Arguably one of the best centers of all time, is currently ranked 2nd in the NBA MVP charts, and rightly so. The Joker is averaging a triple-double this season, with 29.5 points per game, 12.9 rebounds and 10.3 assists. He also leads the team with 1.8 steals per game.

Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic. The starting lineup currently includes Cristian Braun and Russel Westbrook as guards. Michael Porter Jr. is the small forward, Peyton Watson plays as the Power Forward, and Aaron Gordon is the Center.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets Starting Lineups

Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets Match Prediction & Analysis

When examining their performance against the spread (ATS), the two teams show contrasting results. The Denver Nuggets post a 33-36-1 record and cover only 47.8%. Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers have the fifth-best ATS record in the league at 40-29-1, with a cover rate of 58%.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets Player Stats

PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS vs DENVER NUGGETS
Winning Prediction

As the two teams face off for the fourth time this season, the Denver Nuggets will want to win the game. The Portland Trail Blazers have been very good at the Moda Center as they record 19-16. Denver Nuggets in road games record 21-15.

Denver Nuggets to Win!

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