Portland Trail Blazers vs. Denver Nuggets Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [2/2/2024]

The Denver Nuggets and Portland Trail Blazers are scheduled to meet in NBA action at Ball Arena on Friday, with tipoff at 9:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Friday's Trail Blazers vs. Nuggets matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Trail Blazers vs. Nuggets Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Friday's NBA game between the Trail Blazers and Nuggets 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NBA predictions.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Nuggets an 85% chance of beating the Trail Blazers, and our predicted final score has the Nuggets winning 116-104.

According to our model, the Trail Blazers (+14.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 219.5-point Over/Under has a 52% chance of going over.

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Trail Blazers vs. Nuggets Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Trail Blazers	Nuggets
Spread	+14.5 (-110)	-14.5 (-108)
Moneyline	+730	-1100
Total	o219.5 (-110)	u219.5 (-110)

• The Nuggets are -14.5 favorites against the Trail Blazers, with -108 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Trail Blazers (+14.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -110.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nuggets at -1100. That means you can risk $1,100 to win $100 for a total payout of $1,200 if they get the W.
• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Trail Blazers at +730, where you can put down $100 to profit $730, earning a total payout of $830 if they win.
• The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 219.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

Trail Blazers vs. Nuggets Picks

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Trail Blazers +14.5	-110
Moneyline	Trail Blazers	+730
Total	Over 219.5	-110

While the Nuggets are more likely to win the game, betting on the Trail Blazers moneyline is the best option due to the 3.4% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

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Trail Blazers vs. Nuggets Player Props

NBA player props are a popular way to wager on the Trail Blazers vs. Nuggets matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome.

We have crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers.

Jerami Grant is expected to lead the Trail Blazers with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists, while Nikola Jokic is projected to finish with 31 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists for the Nuggets.

Trail Blazers Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Trail Blazers:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Jerami Grant	23	4	3	2
Anfernee Simons	22	3	5	3
Malcolm Brogdon	18	4	6	3
Deandre Ayton	16	10	2	0
Scoot Henderson	10	2	4	1

Nuggets Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Nuggets:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Nikola Jokic	31	13	11	2
Jamal Murray	28	5	8	3
Michael Porter	16	8	2	3
Aaron Gordon	14	6	4	1
Reggie Jackson	11	2	4	1

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA betting trends for today's games.

Don't forget, our model updates often, so refresh this article for the latest betting insights before the Trail Blazers vs. Nuggets on Friday February 2, 2024.

Blazers vs. Nuggets Game Information

Friday's matchup between the Nuggets and Trail Blazers at Ball Arena is scheduled to start at 9:00PM ET.

• Who: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Denver Nuggets
• Date: Friday February 2, 2024
• Time: 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT
• Venue: Ball Arena

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Conclusion

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