Trail Blazers vs Nuggets Prediction and NBA Tips - 24 February 2024
Last updated: Feb 24, 2024, 3:10AM | Published: Feb 23, 2024, 2:46AM
The Portland Trail Blazers will play the favoured Denver Nuggets in NBA action at Moda Center on Saturday, starting at 2:00pm AEDT.
With the likes of Jerami Grant, Anfernee Simons and Deandre Ayton, the Trail Blazers are aiming to beat a Nuggets line-up that includes Nikola Jokic, Michael Porter and Reggie Jackson.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Trail Blazers vs Nuggets game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Trail Blazers vs Nuggets
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Portland-Denver NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Nuggets a 75% chance of winning against the Trail Blazers at Moda Center.
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Trail Blazers vs Nuggets: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Moda Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Trail Blazers $4.10, Nuggets $1.31
- Line: Trail Blazers +8.5 ($1.89), Nuggets -8.5 ($2.04)
- Total (Over/Under 215.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $2.02
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Trail Blazers at $4.10 and the Nuggets at $1.31.
The Trail Blazers are listed as 8.5-point underdogs against the Nuggets, with odds of $1.89 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the favourite Nuggets (-8.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.04.
The Over/Under for total points scored sits at 215.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $2.02.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Trail Blazers (+8.5) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 215.5 points has a 51% chance of going Over.
The best site for placing bets on the Trail Blazers vs Nuggets game is Betfair, where you are able to bet against other NBA fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Trail Blazers vs Nuggets: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Portland at $4.10 with Betfair (0.9% edge)
- Line: Trail Blazers +8.5 at $1.89 with Betfair (53% probability)
- Total Points: Under 215.5 at $2.02 with Betfair
While the Nuggets have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Trail Blazers to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 215.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.02) that are available from Betfair.
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Trail Blazers vs Nuggets: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Trail Blazers vs Nuggets at Moda Center this Saturday has the Nuggets winning 112-104.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Portland vs Denver on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Trail Blazers vs Nuggets: Player Props
Player props are a great way to bet on Trail Blazers vs Nuggets without necessarily betting on the outcome of Saturday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict how each team's leading players will perform at Moda Center.
Jerami Grant is expected to lead the Trail Blazers with 24 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists, while Nikola Jokic is projected to have 29 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists for the Nuggets.
Trail Blazers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerami Grant | 24 | 4 | 3 |
| Anfernee Simons | 22 | 3 | 5 |
| Deandre Ayton | 15 | 10 | 2 |
| Dalano Banton | 12 | 5 | 4 |
| Duop Reath | 9 | 3 | 1 |
Nuggets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 29 | 13 | 11 |
| Michael Porter | 16 | 7 | 2 |
| Reggie Jackson | 15 | 3 | 5 |
| Aaron Gordon | 14 | 6 | 4 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 9 | 2 | 2 |
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Portland vs Denver game at Moda Center.
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Trail Blazers vs Nuggets: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Trail Blazers and Nuggets at Moda Center is scheduled to commence at 2:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets
- Date: Saturday 24 February 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.
Our Portland vs Denver predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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