Trail Blazers vs Nuggets Prediction and NBA Tips - 20 December 2024
Last updated: Dec 20, 2024, 3:09AM | Published: Dec 17, 2024, 6:34AM
The Portland Trail Blazers will take on the favoured Denver Nuggets in NBA action at Moda Center on Friday, commencing at 2:00pm AEDT.
With the likes of Anfernee Simons, Jerami Grant and Shaedon Sharpe, the Trail Blazers are looking to overcome a Nuggets line-up that includes Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Trail Blazers vs Nuggets game, plus the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Portland vs Denver NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Nuggets a 75% chance of beating the Trail Blazers at Moda Center.
Trail Blazers vs Nuggets: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Moda Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Trail Blazers $3.80, Nuggets $1.28
- Line: Trail Blazers +8.5 ($1.91), Nuggets -8.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 234.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Trail Blazers at $3.80 and the Nuggets at $1.28.
The Trail Blazers are listed as 8.5-point underdogs against the Nuggets, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Nuggets (-8.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 234.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Trail Blazers (+8.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 234.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Trail Blazers vs Nuggets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Portland at $3.80 with Bet365
- Line: Trail Blazers +8.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 234.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Trail Blazers vs Nuggets best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting experience to bring you the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Nuggets have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Trail Blazers to win is our recommended option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Trail Blazers vs Nuggets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Trail Blazers vs Nuggets at Moda Center on Friday is the Nuggets winning 120-112.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Portland vs Denver game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
Trail Blazers vs Nuggets: Player Props
Betting on Trail Blazers vs Nuggets player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict how each team's leading players will perform at Moda Center.
Anfernee Simons is expected to step up for the Trail Blazers with 23 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists, while Nikola Jokic is projected to have 29 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists for the Nuggets.
Trail Blazers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anfernee Simons | 23 | 3 | 7 |
| Jerami Grant | 21 | 4 | 4 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | 18 | 4 | 3 |
| Deandre Ayton | 17 | 11 | 2 |
| Deni Avdija | 11 | 5 | 3 |
Nuggets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 29 | 13 | 12 |
| Jamal Murray | 23 | 4 | 6 |
| Michael Porter | 17 | 7 | 2 |
| Aaron Gordon | 14 | 6 | 4 |
| Christian Braun | 13 | 5 | 2 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting analysis before the Portland vs Denver game.
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Trail Blazers vs Nuggets: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Trail Blazers and Nuggets at Moda Center is scheduled to tip off at 2:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets
- Date: Friday 20 December 2024
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Moda Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Portland vs Denver predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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