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Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction, Preview, & Odds – 12/19/2024

  • Date: December 19, 2024
  • Venue: Moda Center


Betting Odds

Spread:Denver Nuggets -8.5 (-110), Portland Trail Blazers 8.5 (-110)
Over/Under:236
Moneyline:Denver Nuggets -340, Portland Trail Blazers 285


Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers Win Probabilities

Implied Win %:Projected Win %:
Denver Nuggets - 75%Denver Nuggets - 80%
Portland Trail Blazers - 25%Portland Trail Blazers - 20%

Implied Win % in sports betting represent the probability of an outcome as suggested by the betting odds. It's a way for bettors to gauge the likelihood of an event occurring based on the odds offered by sportsbooks.

Projected Win %, also known as projected win probability, is an estimate by ATS.io to determine the likelihood that a team will win a game or event. This projection is often based on various factors such as team performance, statistics, and historical data.

Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview

The Denver Nuggets, riding a three-game winning streak, face off against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center. The Nuggets, with a 14-10 record, are strong favorites in this divisional matchup, carrying an implied win probability of 75%. The Trail Blazers, struggling with a six-game losing streak, sit at 8-18 and have an implied win probability of 25%. Despite being on the road, the Nuggets are favored by 8.5 points, reflecting their recent form and the Blazers' struggles.

Both teams come into this Thursday night showdown well-rested, with the Nuggets last playing three days ago and the Blazers four. This rest could level the playing field slightly, as both squads have had ample time to recover and prepare. However, Denver's recent form gives them the upper hand, having narrowly defeated the Sacramento Kings 130-129 in their last outing.

On the betting front, sharp bettors are eyeing the Under in player prop markets, specifically Michael Porter Jr.'s points. The Under 15.5 points is drawing attention, as many believe this line offers value. Porter Jr.'s performance could be pivotal, and bettors are keenly observing his scoring output.

The Trail Blazers, having lost to the Phoenix Suns 116-109 in their last game, will look to break their losing streak in front of a home crowd. However, the odds are stacked against them, and they'll need a strong performance to counter the Nuggets' momentum.

As the Nuggets aim to extend their winning streak to four games, the Trail Blazers will seek to turn their fortunes around in this intriguing matchup. The game tips off at 10:00 PM ET, promising a significant clash between these divisional rivals.


Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction

Final Score: Denver Nuggets 124.3 vs Portland Trail Blazers 113.78

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Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

-8.5/-108
54% DEN
+8.5/-112
46% POR

Moneyline Pick Consensus

-341
96% DEN
+274
4% POR

Total Pick Consensus

234.5/-108
13% UN
234.5/-112
87% OV

Stats

  • Team Stats Per Game
  • Team Stats Per 100 Poss
  • Four Factors
  • Analytics

Offense/Defense

DEN
Team Stats Per Game
POR
42
Games
42
44.9
FG
42.4
89.6
FGA
88.4
.501
FG%
.479
11.8
3Pt-FG
13.9
30.9
3Pt-FGA
36.6
.383
3Pt%
.378
33.1
2Pt-FG
28.5
58.7
2Pt-FGA
51.8
.564
2Pt%
.550
18.5
FT
18.1
24.1
FTA
22.8
.764
FT%
.795
10.9
ORB
12.1
34.7
DRB
32.8
45.6
TRB
44.9
30.9
AST
27.2
8.5
STL
9.8
4.8
BLK
5.9
14.4
TOV
15.2
17.9
PF
18.6
120.1
PTS
116.7

Defense/Offense

DEN
Team Stats Per Game
POR
42
Games
42
43.0
FG
40.0
93.1
FGA
89.3
.462
FG%
.447
13.6
3Pt-FG
12.1
39.0
3Pt-FGA
35.9
.349
3Pt%
.338
29.4
2Pt-FG
27.8
54.1
2Pt-FGA
53.4
.543
2Pt%
.521
15.9
FT
15.8
20.6
FTA
20.4
.772
FT%
.773
11.5
ORB
12.5
31.4
DRB
30.7
42.9
TRB
43.2
29.3
AST
23.2
9.1
STL
8.0
5.5
BLK
5.6
13.8
TOV
16.5
19.8
PF
19.2
115.5
PTS
107.9

Offense/Defense

DEN
Four Factors
POR
.567
eFG%
.557
12.5
TOV%
13.4
25.8
RB%
71.8
.206
FT/FGA
.205

Defense/Offense

DEN
Four Factors
POR
.535
eFG%
.515
11.9
TOV%
14.4
75.1
RB%
27.6
.171
FT/FGA
.177

Offense/Defense

DEN
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
POR
42
Games
42
44.3
FG
42.7
88.3
FGA
89.2
.501
FG%
.479
11.7
3Pt-FG
14.0
30.5
3Pt-FGA
36.9
.383
3Pt%
.378
32.6
2Pt-FG
28.7
57.8
2Pt-FGA
52.3
.564
2Pt%
.550
18.2
FT
18.3
23.8
FTA
23.0
.764
FT%
.795
10.8
ORB
12.2
34.1
DRB
33.1
44.9
TRB
45.3
30.4
AST
27.5
8.3
STL
9.9
4.7
BLK
6.0
14.2
TOV
15.3
17.6
PF
18.8
118.3
PTS
117.7

Defense/Offense

DEN
Team Stats Per 100 Poss
POR
42
Games
42
42.4
FG
40.3
91.7
FGA
90.1
.462
FG%
.447
13.4
3Pt-FG
12.2
38.4
3Pt-FGA
36.2
.349
3Pt%
.338
29.0
2Pt-FG
28.1
53.3
2Pt-FGA
53.9
.543
2Pt%
.521
15.6
FT
15.9
20.3
FTA
20.6
.772
FT%
.773
11.4
ORB
12.6
30.9
DRB
31.0
42.2
TRB
43.6
28.9
AST
23.4
8.9
STL
8.1
5.4
BLK
5.6
13.6
TOV
16.7
19.5
PF
19.4
113.8
PTS
108.8

DEN
Analytics
POR
27
Pythag Wins
10
15
Pythag Losses
32
4.60
Margin Of Victory
-8.83
118.3
O Rtg
108.8
113.8
D Rtg
117.7
100.5
Pace
99.1
.269
FTr
.229
.345
3PAr
.402
.599
TS%
.549

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
DEN POR
DEN POR
Consensus
-7.5 (-110)
+7.5 (-110)
-8.5 (-110)
+8.5 (-111)
-7.5 (-108)
+7.5 (-110)
-8.5 (-108)
+8.5 (-112)
-8.5 (-106)
+8.5 (-110)
-8.5 (-106)
+8.5 (-114)
-8.5 (-110)
+8.5 (-115)
-8.5 (-110)
+8.5 (-110)
-8.5 (-110)
+8.5 (-110)
-8.5 (-110)
+8.5 (-110)
-8.5 (-105)
+8.5 (-110)
-8.5 (-105)
+8.5 (-115)
Open
Current
Book
DEN POR
DEN POR
Consensus
-325
+260
-341
+274
-325
+260
-360
+285
-360
+290
-360
+290
-345
+275
-345
+275
-355
+278
-365
+285
-350
+280
-350
+280
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
228.5 (-110)
228.5 (-110)
234.5 (-113)
234.5 (-109)
228.5 (-110)
228.5 (-110)
234.5 (-112)
234.5 (-108)
230.5 (-110)
230.5 (-110)
234.5 (-112)
234.5 (-108)
229.5 (-108)
229.5 (-113)
234.5 (-113)
234.5 (-108)
229.0 (-110)
229.0 (-110)
232.5 (-110)
232.5 (-110)
229.5 (-105)
229.5 (-115)
234.5 (-110)
234.5 (-110)

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