The Denver Nuggets (49-21) travel to the Portland Trail Blazers (19-51) for their late Saturday night game. The Nuggets are winners of four of their last five games. Meanwhile, the Blazers have lost five straight. However, there is some pressing injury news to consider before taking action on this game.
But regardless of who plays, do you see the Nuggets getting a comfortable win away from home tonight?
Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Denver Nuggets | -10 -112 |
O 209.5 -108 |
-500 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | +10 -108 |
U 209.5 -112 |
+380 |
| **Odds Courtesy of DraftKings** | |||
Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers Game Details
- Fixture: Denver Nuggets @ Portland Trail Blazers
- Date and Time: March 23, 2024 @ 10:00 pm EST
- Location: Moda Center in Portland, OR
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Denver Nuggets | Vs. | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 49-21 | Record | 19-51 |
| 114.7 | Points Per Game | 107.8 |
| 49.6 | FG% | 44.3 |
| 37.1 | 3PT% | 35.4 |
| 44.1 | Rebounds Per Game | 41.9 |
| 110.1 | Points Allowed Per Game | 115.9 |
| 46.5 | Defensive FG% | 49.3 |
| 36.0 | Defensive 3PT% | 35.3 |
| 77.5 | Defensive FT% | 79.0 |
| 42.1 | Defensive Rebounds Against | 43.7 |
| 4-1 | Last 5 W-L | 0-5 |
| 98.9 | Team Pace | 99.4 |
Key Stats
Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets appear to be the Western Conference favorites that everyone says they are. They are led in scoring by Nikola Jokic. Jokic averages 26.1 points per game. However, he will not play in this game. Therefore, someone will need to replace him and the production of Jamal Murray. Murray offers 20.9 points per game. Therefore, you can look to someone like Michael Porter Jr. to carry the offensive responsibility today. Porter Jr. averages 17.1 points per game. But he’s ticked that up to 20.7 points per game over his last 10 matchups.
Portland Trail Blazers
Portland is not fairing too much better in terms of injuries. But they are hoping that there are two main players are available and good to go. Deandre Ayton is listed as a game-time decision for the Portland Trail Blazers, and he averages 15.8 points per game as well as 11.1 rebounds per game. Furthermore, Jerami Grant is not likely to play, but if he does, his 21.0 points per game would be much appreciated against a depleted Denver Nuggets roster tonight.
Injury Report
Denver Nuggets
- Jamal Murray – Out
- Nikola Jokic – Out
-
Zeke Nnaji – Out
- Jalen Pickett – Out
Portland Trail Blazers
- Matisse Thybulle – GTD
- Anfernee Simons – Out
- Jerami Grant – GTD
- Deandre Ayton – GTD
- Malcolm Brogdon – Out
Game Prediction
This Portland team could keep things a little closer than anticipated. However, the Denver Nuggets still have quality throughout their roster, even without their two stars. Therefore, the Portland Trail Blazers covering the spread is not a guarantee by any stretch. This is especially true as they are down their top players, and even if they do play, they are not near full health. Therefore, I am still taking the Denver Nuggets to cover the spread tonight.
Final Pick
Denver Nuggets -10
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