Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers Odds, Line, Picks, and Prediction - October 24| 2022/23 NBA Regular Season
The Denver Nuggets take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday (October 24) at the Moda Center in NBA regular season action. The Trail Blazers come into this contest on the back of a 106-104 win against the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Nuggets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-117 in their last game.
The betting odds and predictions are below:
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The Trail Blazers have started their season flawlessly, going 3-0. They have left behind their troubles of last season and have begun this season in a whole new vein of form.
The performances of star guards Damian Lillard and Anfernee Simons have been a delight to the Portland faithful, whilst their overall team structure looks solid from the ground up.
"Dame Time" is well and truly back in full flow, carrying the squad’s offense as he so often has done in the past. He is averaging 34 points a night this season, along with 4 assists per game. He has scored 30% of the Trail Blazers’ points so far, putting into perspective how much his injury layoff affected the Portland side last season.
Coming into his fifth year in the league, Anfernee Simons has become a revelation for the Portland side, after a huge upturn in numbers last season. In the absence of Dame, Simons averaged around 17 points a night, whereas this season he is averaging nearly the same amount while playing alongside him.
If the Trail Blazers can figure out a way to unlock Simons’ full potential, they might end up being one of the dark-horses of the West. The Nuggets have had a disappointing start to the season by their lofty standards, winning two of their opening three games.
Reigning MVP Nikola Jokic has had a tremendous start to the campaign, averaging almost a 24-point triple double over the first three games of the season. He currently has 24-10-9.7 splits on ridiculous 62.5, 50, and 87% shooting splits.
His impact on the team’s results is undeniable as he adds brains to his brawn. Being one of the very few elite big-men passers, the Serb took home his second MVP trophy on the trot last season. If the Nuggets are to climb the standings and finish as one of the higher seeds in the West, their cavalry needs to step up big-time.
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Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Odds
Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers Match Details
Fixture: Denver Nuggets @ Portland Trail Blazers
Date and Time: Monday, October 24, 10.00 PM ET
Venue: Moda Center, Portland, Oregon
Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers Best Pick:
When you’re as good as Nikola Jokic, all eyes are bound to be focused on you. The reigning back-to-back MVP winner has lit the league up with his performances. He has had ridiculous shooting efficiency this season, going 62.5, 50, and 87%.
The fact that his 20 point per game average over his 500+ game career isn’t even his best suit tells you something. One of the most technically gifted big men in the league, he averages almost 10 assists a game.
Nikola Jokic; Points: Over 24.5 (-140)
Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers Final Prediction
This game is going to be a close one. Both sides have had strong starts to the season and have great momentum. The Nuggets are just the better team all-round.
Jokic and Murray have carried the offense, while Aaron Gordon has also chipped in with quality. The Trail Blazers don’t have that luxury of a deep squad, and that could end up being their downfall against the Nuggets tonight.
Denver Nuggets: -3.5 (-110)
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